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Did you even say 'thank you'? (lemmy.world)
submitted 1 year ago by to c/linkedinlunatics@sh.itjust.works
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[–] 4 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Also, no cover letters. If I'm looking through 50 applications ain't nobody got time for that shit. If you can't organize your credentials in a 2-3 page resume (and that is being generous) then that says enough about how you'll handle communication on the job for me to pass.

Shit, now I sound like a LiL.

To anyone reading this, don't take it as permission to skip cover letters. I know plenty of hiring managers who want their ass kissed and if you didn't take the time to put their name and title on the top of a special letter they're not interested in bossing you around. I mean hiring you.

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  • [–] 5 points 1 year ago

    I like a cover letter. Not to get my ass kissed, but so I can see you draw the lines between your work experience and the job posting. My field is niche enough that there are few applicants with directly related experience, but there are many ways to gain the basic skills required. I can make all sorts of inferences based on a resume, but I don't want to guess when choosing who to interview. Just tell me how you match up and what you think you'll bring to the table. This helps me separate people who are applying for any job they can vs those who know (at least kind of) what they're getting into.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago

    If it asks for a cover letter, I'll write a real short and direct 3-4 sentence thingyto quickly summarize why I think I'm the right person for the job. It usually includes what got my interest about the posting, and what relevant qualifications I have or would be willing to get if I lack.

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