Do you all write cover letters for job apps (where they require one) like how you would write an ‘our understanding’ section of a proposal to a client? I.e. some soulful understanding of the hiring firm’s place in the universe, reasoning of what their needs are to succeed and put them in a position of greatness etc, and why you are uniquely qualified?

Or just keep it simple?

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I refuse to write any cover letters and it’s never impacted my ability to get offers

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Love this sentiment

I see “cover letter required” and I immediately exit the application

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I don’t write cover letters unless they ask for it. Some applications have a why us/why you type of question but otherwise I skip it.

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I haven’t written a cover in 6-8 years and it hasn’t hindered me from getting interviews. When I did write them, I rarely heard back from companies.

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