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by wordyskeleton
1227 days ago
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As a hiring manager, boilerplate cover letters written in what I can only describe as the human version of ChatGPT tone already make me want to claw my eyes out, so I'm sure this will only help. Am I misaligned with what the larger job market wants to see from a cover letter, or is all the advice given to kids on how to write a cover letter terrible? |
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Cover letters should not be part of the application process for form filled applications. I did no research but my assumption is the origin of the cover letter dates back to letter mail times. The applicant is writing to someone for the chance at employment, it is a letter that sets the tone for the included resume. In modern times I see it as the email I am writing to someone. The introduction of who I am and why I am applying. It makes sense in the context of an initial email.
I tend to ignore most companies that require me to attach a cover letter to an online application. Its just going to be fluff, its not addressed to anyone in paticular and most likely not even going to get read. The application is going to a specific role, with specific requirements and at the end of the day its a huge time sink to have to write a unique and clever letter to an online form.