Are there areas outside of meeting qualifications that tech recruiters or hiring managers look for in applicants on paper? I feel it’s still tough getting pass the first look even with supplemental information like cover letter, developer links, samples etc.

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I don't think anyone looks at cover letters anymore. I feel like they are such a waste of time.

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I agree. This is why referrals are so powerful.

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I think it really depends on how your info is presented. A well optimized LinkedIn profile and resume does far more for you than the supplements so I'd invest more time or resources into that

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