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Ghulam Abbas

Does Customized Cover Letters Still Matter in 2024?

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AI tools are getting more powerful every day, that's true! Even applying for jobs is getting easier. You might even think cover letters are becoming completely irrelevant. But for fresh graduates or those applying for their first or second job, a tailored cover letter can make all the difference. It's your chance to showcase your skills and achievements—to brag about yourself in a way that most people aren’t taking full advantage of. And if you think it's too time-consuming or hard, we’ve got you covered with We're launching it next week, and we'd love for you to give it a shot, for FREE! 👉 If you like it, keep using it. 👉 If you don’t, just tell us about your experience. And we'll do our best to make it better. See you in the launch day 🚀

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Personally I hate cover letters, message is good but I prefer to say why I'm here, what I bring to the table and why I chose you on the call
YanXu
I think it is a combination of issues, if you are a newcomer and have little experience then cover letter customization is not important, if you are an experienced person, then you are looking for the company's corporate culture determines the importance of your cover letter!
Anna Sulejewska
I think they do. You want to stand out of the crowd now more than ever. I created some ChatGPT prompts to make the process of writing easier and worked just fine for me: https://productiveimpact.com/p/w...
Quico Benford
I totally agree that tailored cover letters still hold value, especially for new grads or those early in their career.
murph
Obviously this is anecdotal, but I'm hiring for an analyst role at a venture-backed healthcare tech startup now... I understand this is a launch post for a cover letter tool, but honestly they don't really matter to us. Only one applicant out of dozens included a cover letter. It did not make a difference in this case. Employers dealing with large volumes of resumes are filtering based on keywords in resumes and linkedin profiles to make the initial screen more manageable. If you can't get past the initial resume filter, cover letter can't move the needle.
Honestly, I’m a bit skeptical about the importance of cover letters in this AI-driven era. Most recruiters barely skim through them, and many companies rely on automated screening tools that prioritize resumes.
Benjamin Thomas Clark
Customized cover letters are definitely still relevant in 2024! Especially for early career roles, a well-crafted, personalized cover letter can really set you apart and showcase your unique qualifications. MeetCoverletters sounds like a great tool to make the process easier. I'm excited to check it out when you launch next week and share my experience. Looking forward to seeing how it can level up my job applications! 🚀