Re:Ask HN: Do you actually read cover letters?
by btmorex on Saturday February 26, 2011 @02:55AM
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No, but I'm a few steps removed from candidates initial contact. Honestly, I usually don't read resumes either because I don't think they're very valuable in assessing technical skill.
That said, if you're doing initial screens, it's probably worthwhile to read both.
That said, if you're doing initial screens, it's probably worthwhile to read both.