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Louise Griffin
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Should I include a cover letter for a Cashier job application at Costco?

I’m want to attract Costco hiring managers to my application without seeming like a candidate that can’t follow directions.

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katie giebel
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Assembly at Omni Staffing

sure

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Kyungae Shepherd
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I need to know the location and benefits and pay rates etc.

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Kyungae Shepherd
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What kind of benefits and pays for this position?

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fedeline jean
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Cashier at Alexca Mobil

Yes please

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Jeremiah Lundstrom
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Well if they listed that they desire one, then sure. However, some human resource managers (as well as other hire/fire decision makers) don't always like to read the cover letter. Typically it depends on who they are. For a position such as Costco, I would write a full cover letter and have it ready. Unless they specifically state not to, I would by default. Should you still be uncertain you can do one of two things: 1.) You can walk into a Costco (if you or a friend have a membership) and ask any employee especially one in the field your applying (e.g: Cashier, BOH, etc.) or 2.) Call from a number you don't plan on listing on your resume or cover letter (like a house phone, friend's or relative's) and ask the desk if they think you should even perhaps ask for a manager to put the question to. Just make sure they won't recognize your voice (unless you believe that you're fine).

Best of Luck, though!

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Sonny Brown
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Certainly. A one page letter should be sufficient. Be sure to highlight your experiences and skills, open yourself to meet personally with a potential employer

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Danny Barham
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Equipment Operator at 25 Hill Properties

I am currently in a soberliving home by choice.I'm getting my life back on track , I am six months clean and looking for a clean work environment as well . I am a dedicated , hardworking individual that is a team player . should you hire me you will find I would be a benefit to the company . employment is a must . i have goals to achieve in which only I can achieve by being employed , thank you ; DANNY BARHAM

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Mariah Bliss
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Hi Louise: Great question! Unless they explicitly say no cover letters, you're actually showing that you're willing to go the extra mile to get the job. Just make sure your cover letter isn't a re-hash of your resume. Go into depth about why you're the perfect fit for the job role and the company. Make sure the whole letter is limited to one page.

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