Applying online for a job at Google and on the application, it says that the Cover letter is optional and that "we think your work speaks for itself, so there's no need to write a cover letter". (Cont

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Don't do it for big corporates recruiters don't read them in big tech (they just want to up their numbers so they care about stats)

Smaller firms might (as hiring managers sometimes like to read them if no HR to filter it)

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Got it this was the answer I was looking for, thanks MC1

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I got an interview, didn’t write a cover letter

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This makes me think that they're not going to look at a cover letter if I write one. People who were successful at getting interviews, did you write a cover letter?
I don't want to waste my time if it's not necessary

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Referral is more useful than cover letter. Tech industry generally doesn’t care about cover letter, more on your past experiences

Yoy won't get an interview if you simply apply online - cover letter or not. You'll need a referral.

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