Chapter 6 Cover Letters
Is it bad that I just don't like cover letters? They rarely actually tell you much about people and far too often are used in ways that make my face scrunch.
—Ann Lemay, Narrative Director, WB Games, Montreal
“Do I even need a letter?” The short answer is yes. All the recruiters I spoke to recommend writing them. Natalie thinks they’re a polite and helpful gesture, while another recruiter says seniors rarely need to send them, but juniors should if the application doesn’t have questions to fill out. “When you’re just starting, if written well, it could help differentiate yourself or explain elements not in your CV.” They’re both right, but … I’ll be honest. I kinda hate cover letters. ...
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