Attaching a reference letter to a resume and cover letter – too much?

Question by canadian carrie: Attaching a reference letter to a resume and cover letter – too much?
I’m moving to another province in 2 months and am going to do cold calls to companies and send out resumes regardless of whether they have wanted ads or not.

Would I have an advantage on my competition if I attached my reference/recommendation letters to my resume and cover letter? Or would that be overkill?

I’m applying for a full time Administrative Assistant position with Interior Design Firms, Publishing Firms, Advertising & Publishing Firms – creative type workplaces.

Thanks!

Carrie

Best answer:

Answer by cathrl69
It’s pointless. Who’s going to put any trust in an attached reference supplied by a complete stranger? For all they know, you wrote it yourself.

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