Does a cover letter help at all?
Just wanted to have feedback from blind users’ experience...could anyone share his/her own opinion on the effectiveness of uploading cover letter in addition to CV. Do recruiters really read it? Thanks!
Personally they all sound the same to me and don't sway my decision to ultimately hire or not.
Useless.
Not even a little bit
I have never seen any evidence that cover letter makes a difference in technology gigs. However I have often been complimented on my resume. I limit it to a single page regardless of having 10+ YOE with 5+ employers. It tends to signal my respect for the audience's time and they receive that signal very clearly.
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What does your resume look like?
aT the end of the day it’s just another tool to get that first in person interview. referrals work too
Thanks everybody! Useful comments!
It doesn't hurt. I write one anyways
Only if you have something very special to mention or explain
I never really pay attention, it's all about a clean resume and a good interview.
IMO doesn’t help if you are applying to a specific role.