Are cover letters still important? Especially if you’re applying directly on LinkedIn.

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Sometimes having a thoughtful cover letter is the tiebreaker if I’m choosing between two for the last interview spot.

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^but if you're already a rockstar it should show through without. Generally don't think they're worth the time, the more experience and skills, the less necessary

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