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Looking for advice re: online job applications
Posted on 6/7/17 at 2:03 pm
Posted on 6/7/17 at 2:03 pm
Do you all think a cover letter should be written for every online job application? If the saying is true that hiring managers don't even read through entire resumes, then I doubt they even look at the cover letter. Right?
On the other hand it would look awfully lazy if you don't submit one with your application, no?
oh and I'll get this out of the way....
On the other hand it would look awfully lazy if you don't submit one with your application, no?
oh and I'll get this out of the way....
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Lazy But Talented
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Posted on 6/7/17 at 2:17 pm to Lazy But Talented
What level job? I've always been told you don't need a cover letter for lower level positions, but as responsibility increases and thus applicants decrease they can be used to show how you can add value to the company.
Posted on 6/7/17 at 2:34 pm to Mingo Was His NameO
Most of the ones I am applying for are entry level.
Posted on 6/7/17 at 2:36 pm to Lazy But Talented
I applied for a lot of jobs on Indeed. If they asked for a cover letter, I provided one, otherwise I didn't unless I felt like I needed to justify my experience versus what they were asking.
The job I landed I didn't provide a cover letter, but it was a recruiter that contacted me, so there was additional vetting.
The job I landed I didn't provide a cover letter, but it was a recruiter that contacted me, so there was additional vetting.
Posted on 6/7/17 at 2:38 pm to Lazy But Talented
I wouldn't submit an application without a cover letter, no matter the position, if the option is given to include one. It lets you tailor your skills to the position you're applying for, and it gives the company a glimpse into your communication and writing skills.
Posted on 6/7/17 at 2:43 pm to The Spleen
Thanks everyone. I'm applying to a ton of places, so writing multiple cover letters will be exhausting, but it seems like it can only help.
Posted on 6/7/17 at 3:28 pm to Lazy But Talented
Just set up a generic template for one in Word and make changes to it that are specific to the job you're applying for. Cover letter should only be a few paragraphs to begin with.
Posted on 6/7/17 at 5:27 pm to southernelite
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I applied for a lot of jobs on Indeed. If they asked for a cover letter, I provided one, otherwise I didn't unless I felt like I needed to justify my experience versus what they were asking.
Posted on 6/7/17 at 5:29 pm to The Spleen
quote:Yep. And if it's the same industry, you'd need very few tweaks.
Just set up a generic template for one in Word and make changes to it that are specific to the job you're applying for. Cover letter should only be a few paragraphs to begin with.
Got lazy one time and didn't change company name in one spot in the letter. Ha.
Posted on 6/7/17 at 8:07 pm to castorinho
If it's for a junior role, don't worry about it - there's a good chance your hiring manager knows why you are there; you need a paycheck. And that's a legitimately good enough reason. Once you're past junior level though, I definitely recommend it if you don't have a personal network to get you further gigs. It doesn't hurt though, even if you send a generic letter. Like the above people said, if you're going to do it, make sure to fill in the ad libs correctly 
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Posted on 6/7/17 at 8:15 pm to Lazy But Talented
Cover letters are a waste of time for the most part imo. A brief summary at the top of your resume is far more effective.
Posted on 6/7/17 at 8:28 pm to Lazy But Talented
Always when submitting a resume, haven't had to fill out many job applications those usually came if they were getting ready to hire and do a background check.
Posted on 6/7/17 at 9:51 pm to Lazy But Talented
You're much better off applying to 300 jobs without one than 50 with them. Almost every interview I got was without one and almost every cover letter I wrote didn't get a bite. Volume is your friend unless you're very specialized.
Posted on 6/13/17 at 2:47 pm to TheWalrus
quote:While this may be true, what's even better is to send 300 apps with cover letter.
osted by TheWalrus on 6/7/17 at 9:51 pm to Lazy But Talented
You're much better off applying to 300 jobs without one than 50 with them. Almost every interview I got was without one and almost every cover letter I wrote didn't get a bite. Volume is your friend unless you're very specialized.
Posted on 6/13/17 at 7:11 pm to Tigers4Lyfe
Well I just picked arbitrary numbers, but at some point you're just not going to apply to a job needing a cover letter because it's just not worth your time. That's human nature.
I guess if you wanted to spend every waking moment writing cover letters, it's a good strategy.
I guess if you wanted to spend every waking moment writing cover letters, it's a good strategy.
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