how to write a cover letter – don’t!
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How to Write a Cover Letter – Don’t!
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“I think cover letters are dead. Learning how to write a good cover letter is taking you down a useless rabbit hole. It could take a
couple of hours, you will research letter templates online, maybe download a few…and in general drive yourself nuts as to what to
put in it and how to format it.”
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“How to write a cover letter for a resume” should really read“Why a simple cover letter in email is all you need”. Why? Most
companies with more than a handful of employees will have a very efficient human resources department, and likely some form of
automated resume system for job seekers.
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This means almost everything you submit goes either directly into a resume software system, or to one or more email boxes of
internal recruiters.
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Why Writing a Cover Letter Doesn’t Help
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Why? Because I can scan a resume in 30 seconds and know if the individual is a potential fit and worth having HR do a phone screen on. A cover letter is not going to tell me anything a resume doesn’t. In fact, as you research how to write your cover letter, you will find they all say basically the same thing:
You express interest in the position. You highlight 2-3 significant
accomplishments that are applicable to this role.
You mention your overall experience in 2-3 sentences.
You say a few words to sell yourself – how your experience and education are unique.
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You should include a nice email if there is an option to do this, or even an “electronic version” of a cover letter versus a full word document. However, it is a formality – so keep it to the following format:
Express interest in the position. Indicate willingness to relocate if
applicable. Mention 1-2 key facts of research
you’ve done on the company or position and why you are the perfect fit based on that.
That’s it – no more. Do not agonize over writing some formal letter, what template or format you should use, whether it is a
good cover letter or bad – in short do NOT put any emphasis or weight on it. Keep it simple if you must do one, and check the box
that you’ve done it.
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Your time is much better spent ensuring you have an excellent resume, and that you have tailored it for the
job you are applying for.
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