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Who Actually Reads Cover Letter?
Posted on 6/6/14 at 12:59 pm
Posted on 6/6/14 at 12:59 pm
I never understood the point of this. Maybe I guess to judge whether you're an actual competent writer- but honestly, it's a waste of time IMO.
What does it contain that my resume doesn't besides me saying "I want this job".
Nobody cares. Why submit this?
What does it contain that my resume doesn't besides me saying "I want this job".
Nobody cares. Why submit this?
This post was edited on 6/6/14 at 1:00 pm
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Posted on 6/6/14 at 1:00 pm to Cajun Revolution
Great rant man
Posted on 6/6/14 at 1:01 pm to Cajun Revolution
I put it all out there in a cover letter.
They can read it if they want to or not. Come the interview, I'll know if they read it or not, because I will make references to it such as "Like I said in my cover letter...".
They can read it if they want to or not. Come the interview, I'll know if they read it or not, because I will make references to it such as "Like I said in my cover letter...".
Posted on 6/6/14 at 1:01 pm to Cajun Revolution
i'm with you, it's stupid.
Posted on 6/6/14 at 1:02 pm to Cajun Revolution
I agree. Dumbest shite ever.
Posted on 6/6/14 at 1:03 pm to Cajun Revolution
quote:
What does it contain that my resume doesn't
Tells me whether I even need to continue to the resume..
Posted on 6/6/14 at 1:03 pm to Cajun Revolution
However you feel about it, if you aren't submitting them and everyone else is, chances are they're going to take the others before you. If definitely just feels likes a formality, though.
This post was edited on 6/6/14 at 1:08 pm
Posted on 6/6/14 at 1:03 pm to Cajun Revolution
quote:
I never understood the point of this. Maybe I guess to judge whether you're an actual competent writer- but honestly, it's a waste of time IMO.
Depends, it usually is.
But for example, as a young lawyer, my resume is packed into one page. There isn't enough space to summarize the types of depos I take or the complexity of litigation I've worked on. Cover letters can help in that regard.
Posted on 6/6/14 at 1:03 pm to Cajun Revolution
Not needed. Never submitted one and I don't read them either
Posted on 6/6/14 at 1:04 pm to Cajun Revolution
quote:
I never understood the point of this. Maybe I guess to judge whether you're an actual competent writer- but honestly, it's a waste of time IMO.
What does it contain that my resume doesn't besides me saying "I want this job".
Nobody cares. Why submit this?
I'll go a step further and say that the whole interview process is a worthless waste of time. Usually the person doing the interviewing doesn't know a fricking thing about the position, so there's no way they can judge someone's competency. Human resources is some made up shite.
Posted on 6/6/14 at 1:05 pm to Cajun Revolution
The cover letter is a weapon. I don't expect that to resonate with many here but it is a drone in a world of muzzle loaders.
Posted on 6/6/14 at 1:05 pm to Pettifogger
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But for example, as a young lawyer, my resume is packed into one page. There isn't enough space to summarize the types of depos I take or the complexity of litigation I've worked on. Cover letters can help in that regard.
This is when it's really useful. As a fresh graduate, I couldn't fit everything on a one page resume, so I used the cover letter as a extension further explaining my skills relevant for the position.
Posted on 6/6/14 at 1:06 pm to Cajun Revolution
It shows that the person actually took the time to understand what they're applying for and articulate how their background is applicable.
Posted on 6/6/14 at 1:08 pm to Seven Costanza
if i had to hire somebody which i never do, i'd just want one page with bullet points short and sweet. no way i'd read a cover page and if the resume was wordy, i'd skip that too.
Posted on 6/6/14 at 1:09 pm to trillhog
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if i had to hire somebody which i never do, i'd just want one page with bullet points short and sweet. no way i'd read a cover page and if the resume was wordy, i'd skip that too.
Yea, keep it short, sweet, and too the point. I know they are frustrating, but come on, it's less than a page. It shouldn't take you long.
Posted on 6/6/14 at 1:09 pm to Cajun Revolution
Never used a cover letter before.
Posted on 6/6/14 at 1:11 pm to HeadyMurphey
Wow! At the bottom of this thread for me is an ad for free cover letter templates. How do they do it?
Posted on 6/6/14 at 1:12 pm to Cajun Revolution
Feels like its more important than the resumes I've sent, at least for the jobs I've applied to. Most employers I've met don't give a crap about resumes.
And if your cover letters say:
than your doing it wrong. Your cover letter should not rehash your resume or repeat much information that's on your resume.
And if your cover letters say:
quote:
What does it contain that my resume doesn't besides me saying "I want this job".
than your doing it wrong. Your cover letter should not rehash your resume or repeat much information that's on your resume.
Posted on 6/6/14 at 1:13 pm to Seven Costanza
I've never used one. What's the point? A letter telling them you want to work for them? No shite, that's why they have your résumé in the first place.
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