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Discussion on: How do you feel about cover letters?

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Adam Davis

When I’ve applied for jobs, I’ve usually not sent in a cover letter or passed over applications that required one. In some occasions when I’ve been really interested in a role, I wrote a short cover letter. However, when I reflect on this I think it’s mostly been for roles where I felt under-qualified, but was excited about the opportunity.

Has a cover letter ever helped you land a job?

Have you selected a candidate for an interview because their cover letter was particularly impactful?