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Re:Ask HN: Ever been hired through a “who's hiring” post? by greglindahl on Wednesday November 02, 2016 @02:31PM (#12857837)
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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Re:Ask HN: Ever been hired through a “who's hiring” post? by throwaway5752 on Thursday November 03, 2016 @12:34AM (#12861616)
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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