- Read example of my crazy cover letter with 'f bombs' that got me an interview
- WHY does everyone hate cover letters?
- You get to brag about YOUR achievements
- I worked in HR before this, and we would toss applications without cover letters!
- Copy/pasta template cover letters
- The point is to show off your skills and your knowledge of the company.
- DO NOT simply change company names
- One paragraph or whole page
- Not matching the job posting tone (Ex. too formal for a small start up)
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- It should sound like you are telling a story about yourself
- Show Icebreaker cover letter
- Enhance your resume, don't repeat it
- Simple steps:
- Start with a hook/intro (3 sentences)
- Talk about a project you loved that is relevant to the company
- Talk about why you like the company (bonus points if you used their API, checked out their projects)
- Sum it up and don't play hard to get! This is not a tinder date!
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- I am no Ian Douglas, but feel free to drop me a line if you would like me to check out your cover letters!
- Remember, be yourself!