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0 pointsgreglindahl9y ago0 comments

As a job-hunter, I always write a well-researched cover letter, and I don't care if some employers ignore them.

As a hiring manager, I love a good cover letter.

So no, I don't see it the way you describe.

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Seriously, also as a hiring manager I can't imagine not writing a personalized cover letter that's customized to the company I'm applying to. It's literally the first impression that a company has of you as a candidate, and I want them to think 1) I want to be hired 2) that I am thoughtful and prepared 3) that I am a great candidate for the role and company (which, if you cannot explain persuasively in the cover letter, is a bad sign).

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