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What do you look for in a cover letter? I'm not too lazy to make one I've just never understood the purpose. I think you might be able to provide some insight f

• icey 18y ago
  Well, before all else, I'm a software guy; not an HR person, so you will want to take this with a grain of salt. That being said, it doesn't have to be some kind of formal thing; the best cover letters I've read just let me know that someone has actually read and comprehends our requirements and their cover letter should tell me a few things that sets them apart from the other torrent of resumes that I'll see. In other words, it's obvious that you're applying for this position, and not just every position you see. Just like an employee wants to think that an employer has hand selected them to work there, instead of just saying "you'll do"; an employer likes to think that the person actually cares about what they do and where they work.
• modoc 18y ago
  The best cover letter, imho, shows a personal touch to the application, and covers a short list of requirements listed in the job listing, and why you're the perfect candidate for the position. "Your job listing mentioned that you need a team leader for a new application to run on mobile phones. I've led three teams in mobile application development, and all projects launched on time." Etc...