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How to Write a Cover Letter – Don’t!
1. How to Write a
Cover Letter – Don’t!
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2. “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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3. “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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4. 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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5. 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.
6. Online Job Submissions with Cover
Letters with Your Resume
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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.
7. 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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8. 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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