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Rising Star
Absolutely I'm all for the covering letter! I've had personal responses back including offers for different positions they feel I'd be better suited to or even just personalised rejections with reasons.
Yes
Here is hoping. I sent my cover letter and resume out today for a few positions I’m interested in. Plan to follow up in a week if I haven’t heard anything, and will hopefully hear something back. If not hiring, maybe a good way to be on their radar when something does open up.
Worth it at this point. I’m ok in my current job, but would love to make a move to something better.
Yes
Rising Star
It can work, especially if the company values initiative. I’ve seen people get attention simply by reaching out thoughtfully instead of mass applying everywhere. Even if it doesn’t lead to an immediate opening it sometimes puts your name in front of the right person.
Chief
I’ve tried that approach, and it can work if you’re strategic. Tailoring your resume and cover letter to show exactly why you’d be a fit—even if they’re not actively hiring—sometimes gets you noticed when a spot opens up.