Does anybody actually write cover letters when applying for jobs???

[princeofhaiti]

I know when I see the option for cover letter in job applications I give the face

Who the hell has time to write a cover letter for each and every job they applying for when more times than not you not liable to get a response back

If it aint zip recruiter or linkedin where i can use my existing resume for 1 click or minimal effort then

 

[MikelArteta]

I just jack from other people
Whatever job you are looking for just post that job on like indeed. Sort through the resumes and cover letters, copy the format and voila

 

[acri1]

Been a while since I was applying for jobs, but I used to just have one generic cover letter and would sub in the name of the company I was applying to.

 

[Arcavian]

No.

 

[Software]

No I see a cover letter I'm not applying unless it's a really really good job opportunity.

Doesn't happen very often especially when the bigger companies I apply to don't require one. You look foolish to me then.

 

[Mindfield333]

If they have a section on their online application I’ll do something simple for it. I’ll pretty much take what seems to be important in the job description and put it in bullet points in my cover letter as well as my resume.

 

[The Intergalactic Koala]

It really depends on the magnitude of the job. If it's a rinky dinky ass job from Kelly's Services...hell no I would not put in the effort. However, if its a legit job, it is essential as all hell to have a cover letter.

When I used to help out clients, I stressed so much about folks putting in a cover letter just to put their toe in the door. I would suggest like a brief summary and a bit of sincerity to get a recruiter to recognize your potential. However, don't go overboard with pleading as it looks desperate as fukk. Just a simple introduction with a summary to narrow down the resume to a easy to read context, followed by a resume that is built to perfection.

 

[I AM WE ARE]

Copy and paste

 

[TRUEST]

I don’t do anything that I feel is silly. Ain’t no job gonna consider u cause u had a bombass cover letter. It’s another reason I never wear suits to interviews. First I feel silly. Second, in IT if u know ur sh1t even racist managers will want to hire u.

 

[buzzkill]

Man i got a generic cover letter

when you in full time job hunt mode applying to 10 jobs a day who got time to write 10 fresh cover letters

 

[Gunz&Butta]

If it aint Manager, Director or VP job, im not doing it.

 

[hatealot]

I stopped doing it due in part my experience is somewhat specialized now. If you can't read my resume and get my skillset and how it applies to directly to the open position then what can I say. My duties in my past roles are pretty much the same in every company.

 

[feelosofer]

Anything above an entry level job, you should write a cover letter. I've hired people based on their responses. It allows me to at least get a glimpse of the person before bringing them in. It doesn't have to be long to be effective.

 

[Lord_nikon]

Cant recall ever getting hired when they ask for that shyt

 

[Adeptus Astartes]

Just have a template that you alter depending on what you're applying to