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Ask HN: Why do companies need Cover Letter along with CV?
- codezero 9y agoIt's not really required, but most hiring departments use them to filter out automated application processes, recruiters, and agencies. A cover letter should show an individual's intent to work at a specific company, so it should add a step that's less automated to indicate that the applicant is a "real" direct applicant. Obviously there are ways around this, but that's one of the reasons people ask for cover letters. It's also an opportunity for an applicant to convince the hiring manager that they are a good candidate even if their resume may not clearly indicate that.
- douche 9y agoIt always struck me as a bizarre practice. Yes, I'm breathless with excitement to join $COMPANY, and change the world as an entry-level JavaScript programmer! {Insert rambley college-application-style plattitudes}
- keithelder 9y agoI work at Quicken Loans and we don't require a cover letter. A one or two page resume is about all you need. Keep it simple. We have about 200 openings in technology. If you are looking feel free to email me at keithelder@quickenloans.com and I'll fast track your information to our internal recruiting team. Thanks!
- icedchai 9y agoMost don't. I've never sent a cover letter. For a few, I've never even sent a resume. One recruiter generated a resume off of my linkedin and submitted it to his client. This was after I told him I was only vaguely interested and wasn't going to be updating my resume anytime soon.