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Re:Ask HN: For those trying to hire how hard is it to find p... by janalsncm on Saturday October 14, 2023 @07:28PM (#37885250)
Ok, in that case you don’t need a lengthy cover letter. The only thing it needs to say is “At my current company I did X. You need X to be done. Hire me and I will do it.” However very few job descriptions give the kind of info which would enable that.
Re:Ask HN: For those trying to hire how hard is it to find p... by e12e on Saturday October 14, 2023 @09:41PM (#37886044)
Yes, IMNHO a short (but accurately targeted) cover letter is what serves both parties best.