2 Things Recruiters HATE To Read On Cover Letters

[@blytherobbins8586]

I'm burned out on the cover letter. I understand it's importance, however, I am tailoring a resume and a cover letter to every job I apply for. When I'm applying for at least a job a day, most of my day is writing twice. Yes, I can cut and paste and share across jobs, but you still have to tailor both. It's exhausting and frustrating and leads to burn-out. I'm almost to the point of "Dear Hiring Manager, Here's my resume, read it. K. Thx. Bye."

[@sixteengoingonseventeen1815]

Yes!! So sick of these stupid recruting process. I want a job because money doesnt grows on trees. Period.

[@Victoriawhy]

😂🤣😂🤣😂😭😭😭

[@briansmith2125]

Well did you get a job?

[@Countess559]

Geezuz well said hunny.

[@aliciajohnson6571]

Agreed. And it's one sided. They expect use to study their website, investigate for key words, speak eloquently, etc. All the while, they will skim our resume and likely skip reading most of it without getting back with us :/

[@aliciajohnson6571]

Cover letters are especially tricky when you have low self esteem and are feeling cynical. It can then feel like you're lying about your level of enthusiasm and just brown-nosing your way into a job you don't know much about. Why can't we just say, "I want job plz. Sincerely, an unemployed noob. Thx."

[@paxaeterna3709]

Hundreds of people do the same. There's no way to distinguish yourself from the masses.

[@HHHPedigrees]

Spend two hours on a cover letter per job posting just to get an email 6 months later that they have moved forward with another candidate

[@whatsupish]

It’s so annoying I hate that so much -.-

[@mediafoundry991]

6 months later they reply! How did you get on the fast track?

[@vincenthaegebaert1854]

Not knowing whom to address the letter to. Indeed, Linked-in Monster etc do not list a name, it's kind of a crock this whole process, the job-seeker is supposed to be all personal and bubbly and try to make a human connection, meanwhile the company is this cold, impersonal, unfeeling institution who only looks at the data, such a crock.

[@danooshs8035]

👍🏻

[@TF-wv4cr]

You are so right!

[@ndruark]

I am really bad at “selling myself”. I feel I have a lot to offer a company, but it’s awkward trying to describe it all.

[@gladysagiende]

Me too. A lot to offer.

[@nicoler4143]

How have you approached it

[@KayGee_yt]

"Why do you want to work for us?" Because you want to pay me money

[@ronnieepting933]

Lmaoo

[@kathypogue9644]

good one K

[@malvavisco10]

I know! That is the whole truth behind it. And it’s so hard to pretend there’s anything more to it than that. The fakeness behind cover letters makes them so draining to write.

[@art-byfayleif3938]

The hardest part is actually finding who it should go to

[@nicholequinn210]

What has been helpful for me is searching for people with a key word like "recruiter or acquisition" in their job title at that company and then going from there.

[@joegarvin5095]

You asked for opinions on the worst part. For me the worst part is trying to be original and different then the 100's if not 1000's of other applicants and trying to figure out what appeals to the particular culture of this particular organization. Seriously considering just starting my own business and getting out of this ridiculous game!

[@Workitdaily]

We always teach here at Work It Daily that "you're a business-of-one". For some that means being their own boss and for other's it's about knowing your worth and what you want out of your career. Both paths are great it's about knowing what's the right fit for you. You are 100% correct that it can be very hard to stand out in a sea of other applicants. It might be hard but it's NOT impossible. If you use our Disruptive Cover Letter Technique, which JT covers in this video (kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZW4kpmKrZ1lha8 ) it will set you apart and get recruiters attention. This includes doing your research about a company on sites like Glassdoor, but also asking for informational interviews with people at the organization. They can give you the insight you're looking for when it comes to the company culture.

[@SilencerXLR8]

Joe Garvin I do t blame you one bit this is rediculous

[@Tiffthehuman]

I completely agree.

[@Countess559]

If you do, hire me lol

[@lindseytastic]

Lol😩😂I feel the EXACT SAME WAY🙌🏻👏🏻You could be the easiest person to get along with as well as a hard worker but that doesn’t matter. They’d prefer the total opposite😒🙄

[@castillobain8906]

Its hard to make a cover letter personnel to the company when your sending out 100s of resumes

[@Dianenoe11e]

IKR

[@charles9571]

@@MarekSVK81 Tried that, didn't work. What worked for me was throwing about a couple hundred darts at a dart board until I finally came across a company that needed me. You will only waste your time trying to personalize every resume/cover letter.

[@ponternal]

@@MarekSVK81 I'm a university student and every student who got a job says they needed to apply to 50 to 100s of jobs to get a few interviews and offers

[@pkc456]

Points covered in this video: #1. Don’t use “To Whom it may concern”. Instead use: “Dear Hiring Team” or “Dear Hiring Manager” #2. Cover letter should not be A recap of your resume

[@TheBattProductions]

No idea why "To whom it may concern" is any worse than "Dear Hiring Team" - they both require the same amount of research.

[@cherieallgood721]

I found this video by typing a search "I hate cover letters". Why why why can't people just read the resume?! I have always felt stupid writing a cover letter because EVERYTHING I need to say is ALREADY in my resume! I hate that it often seems like the only things to write ARE INDEED regurgitation of the resume. I have had to pick and choose candidates myself, and a cover letter is something I NEVER WANTED TO SEE. Their resume was just fine.

[@kevinbradshaw1420]

Wait, hiring people would reject you for addressing it "to whom it may concern"? That's the dumbest thing I've heard, and I've spent some time on the internet.

[@BrianHeagney]

It could be an "implicit bias" thing, where they don't necessarily know that's why they're putting them into the "no" pile.

[@larrote6467]

HR and admin people like to feel very important, so it makes aense that they don't like that intro... burocrats

[@bbok9829]

​ @Mauricio Porte if they're so important their name would be somewhere in the job announcement/posting, searchable on the organization's website on searches for "HR" or "Hiring Manager", listed on the company linkedin page or at_the_very_least the person would list their linkedin profile with their place of business and position there indicating that they're the person who's reading your cover letter at the company you apply to. the fact of the matter is, it's nearly impossible to get contact information for most hiring managers unless you already know someone at the organization. the only other alternative is to be surreptitiously contacting people at the company trying to get in contact with people and that takes skills they don't really train you for in high school or college, unless you're learning to be a spy or some kind of hacker.

[@larrote6467]

@@bbok9829 i said they like to FEEL important not that they ARE important. read again

[@Q.T-T]

@@larrote6467 True. People in general like to feel important/respected.

[@ketofitforlife2917]

Least favorite part? Taking the time and energy to really try and speak to the employer, cover letter or otherwise, only to get no response at all. Then, learning what to do and what not to do through content like this, repeat the application process 500 times (seriously) with this new 'technique', to get either no response, bad management, or employers who don't realize that you can't put your life on hold for 3 months waiting on them to make a decision: ESPECIALLY, if you live in California.

[@DancingDeity]

Reminds me of dating. 😒

[@ruthiminza15]

Writing a cover letter is exhausting and frustrating especially when you suffer from low self esteem and more when you don't know your potential. I don't know what to put in it.

[@rhetta9826]

Even with a template cover letter, the time it takes to put it together...the details, coming up with a story specific to the company.

[@Workitdaily]

Rhett - Yes that is true. You should take time to craft a disruptive cover letter. It will show the hiring manager or recruiter that you really did take the time to understand the company and have connected with the company on a personal level. These kinds of well crafted cover letters are the ones that truly stand out and get people to the next phase in the hiring process. There's a lot of noise out there, you need to break through.

[@nitzasegui7521]

It can be fun too..

[@Dianenoe11e]

its frustrating

[@Countess559]

My brain melted last night rewriting my cover letters over and over and over....

[@genesiscruz1785]

Lollll me: “dear hiring manager just hire me I’M WHAT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR”

[@mightygamer012]

I find it hard maintaining motivation to write letters begging for a job that is gonna underpay me, especially given the condition the condition of the world. It seems useless some days.

[@davidanthonysullivan]

Based on informal discussions I've had most recruiters don't read cover letters, but we definitely don't read the cover letter and then the resume. Resume first if not resume only. I wouldn't write a cover letter based on wanting someone to read my resume, assume they've read your resume, you're close enough that it's worth reading the cover letter but they aren't 100% convinced and you need the cover letter to put them over the top. Use it to clarify why something on your resumes is germane to the job. High light specific responsibilities from the job post that aren't on your resume but you've done and sell yourself for THAT particular job.

[@THEGAMINGHELP101]

"To whom it may concern" is old school amd in personal.... Proceeds to recommend a diferent set of words that are no less in personal...

[@theneishawright-small781]

My least favourite part of writing a cover letter is actually is WRITING A COVER LETTER

[@IsThisAvailable550]

I'm 59 and have worked for over 40 years The worst part for me is having to rewrite a CV for the many hundreds of companies (or in most cases, an employment agency, not knowing the *actual* end client) one of my CV's is 12 pages long, but I like to only send one two pages long. I have to 'dumb down' most of my career, because too often, I get told I'm over qualified, or if I chase them through, I'm asked why I'm going for a position that I used to manage for... I've managed to get about 30 years of my career down to 2 or 3 lines. About half of the last 20 years have been in contracting (many companies, short term)

[@bastiaanvanderkorput2720]

Well, living in a country where 75-80% of the new people hired in companies receive a fixed term contract to me it does not make sense at all to invest time and effort in writing a cover letter in which I should motivate why I want to work for a certain company. I like the work regardless of which company. In fact, I am not interested in companies at all as without exception they treat employee's as liabilities, bystanders and expandables instead of assets. Employers keep demanding loyalty without realizing loyalty is in fact reciprocal. My horizon with employers is usually at 8-9 months when I get a year contract. If I receive an offer for a 12 months contract near the end of my fixed term contract from another company I take it as it provides me an additional 10 months of income. Waiting for a possible chance of contract extension is too risky.

[@jobymanuel6447]

Bastiaan van der Korput please send me 10000000000000000000000000000000 trillion dollars

[@TheTimeOfThePlace]

I prank HR with fake resumes to waste their time

[@Countess559]

Hahaha

[@sarah-mj9tw]

I'm proud of you

[@Countess559]

Hands down to you lol

[@ven1536]

Dude XD

[@royjacobs6680]

I think I will start doing this as well

[@TheKWilson805]

J.T., the biggest challenge on writing a cover letter is trying to match my tone (enthusiasm, knowledge, etc...) versus the reader. I don't want to come off as a know-it-all & not humble, but at the same time I don't want to seem over excited and not genuine. That's for your post J.T. & WID.

[@chrystalrobertson9687]

Using the word "I" too many times. I do not like writing cover letters.

[@cmweinreich]

all of it is my least favorite part

[@DPaquette]

Actually, I never add a cover letter to any job I have applied for because with tools HR people have today. They are so rushed to find the exact perfect person I think it is better to make sure your actual resume highlights/resonates what you can do to solve their problems. So I do have a question on this. Should you actually write a cover letter still?

[@charles9571]

no

[@LikaSaliscente1969]

I always want to highlight soft skills since my hard skills are in the resume, except I feel like I'm being cliche.

[@rorycalhoun6484]

WHAT I LIKE TO OPEN A COVER LETTER WITH: "TO MY FUTURE CO-WORKER/LACKEY, " they appreciate my enthusiasm and spunkiness for the company! 😉

[@TheCinderellaPrincess]

Haha I'm goining to try this for fun one day. Has it got you any jobs?

[@Melisa-vc8my]

It takes fooorrrreevvveerrr to do a cover letter. But thanks for all of your free tips, it's been invaluable x

[@charles9571]

@@MarekSVK81 Your cover letter is crap. NEXT APPLICANT.

[@melliem7481]

@@MarekSVK81 -amount- *number* of years

[@ponternal]

Im thinking of just copy pasting some cover letter I found on youtube will the hiring people find out?

[@LikaSaliscente1969]

The worst part of writing a cover letter is the fact that as a job seeker looking for administrative work, is trying to find a unique way to introduce myself, and what could possibly be interesting enough as to why I'm the right person for the job, based on the company. For example, say I'm applying at a high-end restaurant or specialty grocery store... As a foodie, who also is very organized in the office, I have a few things I can talk about with the idea behind the place. Of course, if I'm applying at an engineering company, it's not so easy to connect myself.

[@ProfessorHeatherAustin]

J.T., love the tips you shared. I totally agree that it is a must to personalize your cover letter. Great video!

[@jobymanuel6447]

Professor Heather Austin please send me 10000000 trillion dollars

[@TheCareerForce]

Great video, JT! I agree, it's so important to personalize the cover letter, especially in today's world where most information is very easily accessible.

[@marilyncarlosenterprise8644]

Great info. Thank you for uploading.

[@nathancottrell7136]

I do not enjoy the cover letter process either, but understand their importance. In the past, I have carefully crafted this letter, and tailored my resume to hopefully get past the ATS screening. I have always wondered if these letters were actually read by somebody. Or if there is just a random check box noting a cover letter has been sent. What few times I have been lucky to be interviewed in the past, their has been no mention of my cover letter. Recruiters should truly give applicants with a cover letter preference in interview selection.

[@j.foontb.1113]

I hate recruiters. I have an experience, I have a degree but I have no job because of stupid recruiters requirements.

[@jesusequinteror8730]

Thanks for the video! By the way, I love your clarity when speaking and your modulation. I am a spanish speaker and currently I am learning English and I have understood without subtitles.

[@DaleWestervelt]

JT, I've only just "met" you in the past couple of days. I've watched about a dozen free videos and have subscribed to your service with access to all of the learning. (Very excited about it!) I must say that you are someone who genuinely seems to be doing exactly what they are built to do in these videos! My hat is all the way off to you for your excellent work! Many, many thanks!!!

[@Workitdaily]

Wow Dale. Thank you so much for the kind words. Welcome to Work It Daily. We can't wait to help you on your career journey!

[@W0lfbaneShikaisc00l]

My least part of writing a cover letter is writing to make it sound like I chose them personally: I can understand why you would want to hire the enthusiastic know it all but at the same time: how am I supposed to shift through thousands of job adverts/news articles and decide oh hey! I like this part of your company specifically and make this sound interesting? Am I really going to grip them about how I'm enthusiastic about working for a company that participated in charity funds? Or is this just companies just listening to what they want to hear regurgitated right back at them? I don't feel this is neither helpful nor valuable insight to a recruiter.

[@ChristopherCerta]

It would be very nice if persons posting jobs were more specific as to exactly what they are looking for, rather than an attitude, or a destination. Often times I don’t know how to decipher the coded information provided, which is off-putting. It makes me wonder if the company knows what they are looking for.

[@Jackieeisheeyur912]

hi JT! I wanted to hear your opinion on my situation. As someone who has dealt with anxiety all throughout high school and most of college, i never had the courage to step out of my comfort zone to apply for jobs. When my anxiety was at its worst, I couldn't even leave the house nor stay alone at home. Because of that entire experience, I always felt like my life was put on hold. I wasn't able to do things everyone else my age were doing like getting a job, joining clubs, or even leaving the house to hang with friends. I was always seen as a good student w/ good grades, but my grades suffered a lot in HS because my anxiety made me so uncomfortable I couldn't go to class. It was even to the point where I considered dropping out of high school and I felt like a disgrace to my family. However, I managed to push through it and brought my grades back up and even graduated college with a pretty decent GPA. As a recent college graduate who is applying for jobs with only 2 work/volunteer experiences, most jobs require work experience of some sort. I always wondered whether the cover letter would be the appropriate place to address the limited experience. Also, do you have any tips for people just entering the job force with little/no experience? Thank you in advance!!!

[@micheleb2558]

Never mention that your limited experience is due to sever anxiety. You'll get dropped off the list in a nano-second. True entry level positions will not require experience. You might focus on internships, and perhaps go back to your college for assistance in landing one. It would be a good start at least. Good luck.

[@bradylln12]

I would say the worst part in writing a cover letter is the introduction. I am currently writing "Motivation Letters" to business schools. Writing an introduction that stands out is so difficult sometimes. On top of that, trying to customize a cover letter for each single school you are applying to can be difficult also.

[@Workitdaily]

Very true Brady. It can be difficult to come up with unique introductions for every school, but if you have an underlying theme perhaps that could help. Also doing your research to see if there's a specific aspect of the school or curriculum that excites or interests you that's also a source for inspiration. Best of luck!

[@TheWay7]

Any job that requires a cover letter to get is not a good job. You are telling them that they are doing you a favor by hiring you while you are the one offering a service.

[@elitabaumane958]

Hello! I saw your KZbin videos about cover letter writing. Thank you for sharing that. 🙂 I was stay-at-home-mom for 5 years. Perhaps you can give me an advice on how to explain my gap on my resume and cover letter?

[@safaribujori1684]

I appreciate your service

[@noorulhaqahadi6077]

Good information thanks alot

[@rodrigo4075]

Could you talk about motivation letters for scholarship programs please?

[@jimatkitchentableadulting9620]

This is very helpful information.

[@cristinapalomec6632]

Awesomely done. Clear and to the point. Thank you for sharing.

[@Workitdaily]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@Juliana65]

Your videos are top notch. Thank you so much for making them. :-)

[@brookethebook5692]

I am writing my first resume and cover letter and applying to my first full time job and the cover letter portion feels so scary! I’ve only done part time assistant managing at a movie theater and a coffee shop and now I’m in college applying for a bank teller position. I’m afraid the cover letter won’t be enough to get me in the door, especially if another applicant has a better one

[@marissarosaful]

At times I am so self critical and end up tossing it out. Putting in a cover letter 'I hate speaking about myself so please don't ask me to' will certainly not get me invited to interview.

[@samuelfisher9239]

Why is that that for instance i went to a potential employer or employee and i asked what does it take to make it in the industry of hospitality and tourism and they said a generic response can you hand in the Resume/Cv. I then corrected them that i weren't there just asking for a job with no research that i were interest in what it takes to work in the industry. Now i try and ask questions and research about the industry and have different Cover Letters for each industry and a different Cover Letter for each job.

[@jplewis01]

The worst part of writing a cover letter? The Beginning, Middle and End!!! I have some great info now that I didn't when I started and now its distilled down to a couple of boiler plates, But its still terrifying. I work in the Tech sector and I'm looking at both contract and FTE positions so the letters to contract recruiters is a bit different than a targeted application. None the less This stuff is a lot harder to get right than it looks...

[@DPaquette]

What would you say would be the best way to bypass the discrimination towards people with disabilities. I have seen first hand that this is happening. This behavior is rampant in today's hiring practices by hiring professionals and software in both Industry and Government.

[@gladysagiende]

Hi. Please, help. I want to apply for office management assistant or administrative assistant but don't really know how to go about it because I have experience in a variety of field. Thanks

[@danj520]

I'm looking for ways to outsmart the tracking systems...

[@clincpb8903]

I hate recruiters.

[@charles9571]

same

[@caribaez5711]

Do you think nursing schools would read a cover letter even if they don’t ask?

[@lovelight6973]

Doing it at all! I hate writing cover letters.

[@mscardioqueen]

I hate writing cover letters. I honestly don't think they make a difference in the hiring process.

[@invisibleblack8320]

In your opinion, when you send the e-mail with resume and cover letter in the cover letter it must be written that you intend to come to Canada through a Working Holiday Visa or work permit or better not to leave anything written?

[@kierahuskarl]

Hardest part is getting through all the self-promo in this video to the tips... only to find out I'm already doing things right anyways.

[@jaycyespiritu8732]

Is it good if I add the mobile number of my referral in my cover letter?

[@TheWay7]

Cover letters do not matter. Make recruiters work for you. Do not bend over backwards to get a job or you will only tell them that you aren't as qualified and you end up making less. Your time is valuable. Do not waste it on cover letters. If a job needs one, the job isn't worth it.

[@hobbiest6831]

Thank you good tips!

[@hassanskinner0817]

What's the difference between a letter of interest and a cover letter?

[@IamSunil017]

Hh...thats it....

[@misspriyanka100]

Ok, so I have 2 problems with cover letter writting. 1. The length, it is really hard to fit a connection with the company story in 350 words or less. The 350 words is something I got from the internet. Does it really have to be that short? 2. The endings, finishing off the cover letter asking for an interview seems to negate all the work I put in establishing a genuine connection. Do you have a tip to handle that?

[@babybule9969]

if i know the name manager so i can write dear rona berliana ? and the write closing ist kind regards , or your sencerrly

[@Zythandra]

Imagine! It’s too basic but will really help you to possibly land the job you’re applying for! Thanks!

[@korgond]

The letter of interest and the cover letter are the same thing?

[@jaxxonbalboa3243]

This is interesting because I have never had a recruiter ask me for a Cover Letter.

[@diraltmcallister3523]

My worst part is I'm also a recreational writer. I have a problem of being a tad prolific when I have a lot to say, and kind of meandering. It's frustrating to get it short, and the fact that everyone wants a cover letter. Just give me a phone call, I'm good at talking. Words on paper to a faceless person are very hard to convey properly, and it's difficult to know which words to use, and how to arrange them in a manner that's pleasing enough to make you stand out. It's old fashioned, and just plain annoying.

[@AkameGaKill194]

Go for ones that aren't generic

[@achernev]

That’s very interesting to learn.

[@michaelcampbel7709]

I am applying for a office assistant job at a Car Mart. What are some skills I can put on my resume?

[@juancarlossolano1909]

Always great advices! Love your content!

[@akanafan]

YES,WELL ,SOUND REALLY GOOD,BUT... WHAT ABOUT THE OTHER FROM COUNTRIS WHO DO NOT USE COVER LETTERS AND HAVE TO WRITE DOWN ONE? FOR MANY OF US " TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN" IS A VERY RESPECTUL FORM TO SAY THAT YOU ARE TRYING TO CATHE THIER ATTENTION,BUT,I JUST DO NOT KNOW,I AM TRYING TO WRITE A COVER LETTER BECAUSE I WANT TO WORK IN CANADA,BUT I GOT STUCK, IN THE SUMMARY PART,THE SKILLS, AND THE GOALS. IN LATIN AMERICA WE DON'T USE COVER LETTERS,WE USE CV,AND YOU HAVE TO WRITE DOWN ALL YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION,SKILLS,WORKS WITH DATES,ADDRESSES,NAMES OF YOUR FORMER BOSSES,REFERENCES,3 AT LEAST, WHY DID YOU QUIT OR LEAVE THAT JOB,A PHOTO OF YOUR SELF,NAME YOUR PARENTS,SOME PLACES ASKING YOU YOUR PARENTS NAMES,PROFESSION,IF YOU HAVE CHILDRENS AND NAMES,THAT SUCKS RIGHT? BUT WE GOT USED THAT WAY,AND NOW CHANGING TO THIS IT'S COMPLICATED. BUT I AM STILL TRYING.

[@jamesndegwa6955]

Hi, Thanks just subscribed and this was helpful. This is an interesting aspect that I did not consider when writing a cover letter. If I may ask then how do I go about writing my 2nd paragraph of a cover letter and highlight how my achievements highlighted on my CV coincide with the job requirements in the job advertisement without sounding repetitive and driving the point home. That Is, I highlight core achievements at least 5 of them that would be ideal based on the Job description and highlight experience.

[@citizenbobx]

My new rule is that if they didn't mention a hiring manager or contact in the job posting, I'm not going to waste my time trying to GUESS WHO'S TRYING TO HIRE ME and I'm not giving them a cover letter. Sick of this.

[@marynamazur5903]

Hello Ms. O'Donnell, I am trying to copy the links to both videos on Cover Letters, and surprisingly enough, both links lead to the same video, to How To Write a Cover Letter That Recruiters Will LOVE. Please advise.

[@Workitdaily]

Hi there - We'd be happy to help point you in the right direction. We only have one cover letter video we link to in this video and it is the "How To Write A Cover Letter Recruiters Will Love" - Is there another video that you had in mind that we could help you find? Thanks!

[@marynamazur5903]

Sorry, i was not clear enough. I meant the video on the things thecrecruiters hate to read in cover letters.

[@Workitdaily]

Hi there - here is the link to the video you requested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gai8q4BnjdWgZ7s

[@laurataylor6423]

I actually enjoy expressing myself in a cover letter so my passion for the work shines through. But I read a Work It Daily response down below here that says not to send a cover letter if it's not requested. I've ALWAYS been told that you send a cover letter anyway. Even a government sponsored job search agency told me to do this. Any further comments on this from Work it Daily?

[@Workitdaily]

Hi Laura. Good point. We were speaking to the point that sometimes in a job posting they will specifically say "Don't send cover letters" or "Please no cover letters." It's best to listen to what they're asking and not send one. If it doesn't specify this then it wouldn't necessarily be a bad thing but if it states in the job posting to not send one, don't send one. Hope that helps.

[@Dianenoe11e]

Oh my god.

[@5Dsassassin]

writing the second and third paragraph is the hardest part of cover letter

[@a-youtube-user-]

mam, please make a video on how to write a cover letter for apprenticship

[@chinkyfist6655]

Darn, I just did that.

[@katyphelan3722]

twitter you just wondering .?

[@montemelikyan8434]

I hate cover letters.I think we all agree

[@Jobros1love1dream4]

Cover letters are a waste of time because then on the interview they ask you everything again! And surely recruiters doesn't have time to read cover letters..they barely can look at CVs 🤷🏾‍♀️ For me it's just more burocracy and waste of time

[@tg-us3hw]

her: what do you hate about writing cover letters: me: the letters

[@danooshs8035]

Interviews and professionalism is fake and these videos are not helpful for someone who doesn’t know how to express themselves with zero examples

[@uptowngregory6947]

Are cover letters only for online resumes or do you need one in print?

[@Workitdaily]

Most are submitted online but it all depends on the company. If you've networked your way into a company and someone is passing along your resume and cover letter to the hiring team, they might ask you to print it out. Also only send a cover letter if it is requested in the job description. Hope that helps!

[@proudcanadian9816]

Hi J.T, I'm already subbed, noted, and of course, I like...no... I L O V E looking at these kinds of videos ! ! So thank you so much for doing this. Being I'm from Canada [Ottawa Ontario], There is no company, or people like you, that does this for us unemployed. I can't remember how I came across your YT channel but lemme tell you I"m glad I did. I've already implemented many of your tips and tricks to find work, some I was already doing. Unfortunately, I'm still out of work going on 6 months now. I'm getting calls, and interviews.....but no job. I'm a pharmacy technician that was cut as a result of what they called "Organizational restructuring" [the new buzz word these days I guess]. Eight years of dedicated service....and well.....this. And what I'm finding out now, is the rate for a pharmacy assistant now days, up here in Canada, . . . ready for this?....$14.00/hr. . . AND they want you to wwork nights. . .AND they want you to work weekends. . .AND they want you to work holidays. . . AND they don't have a benefit plan. . . I'm in a job where a patients health is paramount, but they feel that it's only worth . . $14.00. Anyway, you don't need/or have the time to hear this kind of stuff. All this to say that I really appreciate everything you do and keep doing doing it !

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[@mamtagoyal2342]

Hiii Mike, I read your comment above and want to know... do pharma companies in canada recruit indian students having done with BIOTECHNOLOGY as their qualification?

[@heatherkennedy9685]

I find it's a waste of time, it just means more writing I suffer from dyslexia so I don't even know where to start. (UK)

[@bettyaugust5623]

How do you find out about the name of the recruiter when it's some MNCs that have a team of people doing the screening lol

[@dannyfresh6697]

I hate everything about cover letters

[@sheilamalone3453]

I have a hard time being brief, how long, is too long?

[@declassifymycareer5981]

Hi Sheila! If you're still on the job hunt, you might want to consider shortening your cover letter down to 5-8 sentences. 1. You're excited about the opportunity, 2. How what you have done in the past applies to their role. 3. Include a link to external evidence about your skills like a website, or speak to one major accomplishment you had in the role. 4. How do you bring your personality to work? What is the one thing you do differently than your coworkers that improves your work environment? 5. Thank them for the consideration and voice that you look forward to speaking with them in the near future to further discuss your experience.

[@nicolaszim3948]

"Find the recruiter name". Wtf?! I'm just searching for a job, i'm not stalking companies. Imagine applying for 10 companies a day, not receiving feedbacks and need to find peoples names, even needing to perform an character to get recruiters minimal attentional, this is just collective delusion!

[@vornamenachname594]

Recruiters the "to whom it may concern", but then they hate you sniff around linkedin to write people involved in the interviewing process even more. If they really are so concerned about having their title in the opening phrase, I'd say HR/recruiting needs a culture change. Of course it's outside of my hands.

[@rafeekkpr]

nice video