When it comes to cover letters, what are your thoughts? Absolutely necessary, or only sometimes? I have getting ready to apply for a new job and the posting does not require one but a peer suggested I send one anyway. Any guidance is welcome, thank you!

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I really don't know! I have heard you should always send one in, but then I hear if they don’t ask for one, no point in sending it in because they are unlikely to read it. I read or watched something recently that said a cover letter should just be used if you have a good reason, like a personal story or something special.

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That makes sense. I’ve decided to just send my resume. Thanks for the response, and happy Friday! You doing anything fun this weekend?

I wrote one or two practice cover letters in college because it was suggested when I was looking for an internship, post college, I think I’ve written all of one maybe two cover letters at the beginning and gave up on the concept altogether. I never submitted a cover letter I don’t know if that helps or hinders me, but I don’t know anyone who still writes cover letters and I know recruiters don’t read them

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