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Originally Posted by Yamer
Question: How truly important is a quality cover letter? I mean, if it outlines your qualifications and suitability for the job, shouldn't that be enough? How much do you need to beg for a paycheque in these things?
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I think it depends on the recruiter. I've heard some recruiters on my LinkedIn say they don't even look at cover letters and just go by what they see on your resume and in my case your portfolio.
Ironically one of them asked me to come in for an interview. That's actually the only interview I've had since getting laid off 2 1/2 years ago. The other was just an art test/making something with 3D LEGOs and the job that I got at the beginning of the year after I moved back I knew the owner so she just offered me it with no interview. That didn't work out though and I had to give my notice after 7 weeks so I'm back to job searching and getting no luck.