It's the Job of My Dreams, but I'd Have to Write a Cover Letter, So Nevermind

Re:It's the Job of My Dreams, but I'd Have to Write a Cover ... by rowanG077 on Wednesday November 08, 2023 @09:19PM (#38200231)

I have no problem with the act of writing a cover letter. I have a problem with what it represents as a signal to me, the applicant. The company is basically saying to me: "We don't care to actually invest our time into you so please waste your private time for free.".

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Re:It's the Job of My Dreams, but I'd Have to Write a Cover ... by hcfman on Thursday November 09, 2023 @02:25AM (#38202130)

I don't think they are saying that. They are actually giving you an opportunity to present a side that might not present based on just the details of your CV.

You can help them understand you better. Surely this is a good thing rather than a bad thing from the company ?

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Re:It's the Job of My Dreams, but I'd Have to Write a Cover ... by rowanG077 on Thursday November 09, 2023 @01:32PM (#38208889)

That's what the interview is for. This places the company and potential employee on equal footing.

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