How are we addressing cover letters?

[Anonymous]

Are we still saying Dear Sir or Madam?

That sounds very antiquated. What's expected today?

[Anonymous]

No cover letters are expected.

[Anonymous]

We are no doing cover letters. And definitely not saying Sir or Madam. If I read that, I would be inclined to just stop there and put it in the bin

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We are no doing cover letters. And definitely not saying Sir or Madam. If I read that, I would be inclined to just stop there and put it in the bin

+1

[Anonymous]

Ok so if a cover letter is required, what do you use?

[Anonymous]

To Whom It May Concern

I don't think I've ever used "Sir or Madam" and I'm 46.

[Anonymous]

I don't look at resumes from people who didn't bother with a cover letter. I like to see their writing skills, typos, if they've including anything about the organization/position or just posting a million resumes for every online job available.

To whom it may concern or dear hiring manager are fine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't look at resumes from people who didn't bother with a cover letter. I like to see their writing skills, typos, if they've including anything about the organization/position or just posting a million resumes for every online job available.

To whom it may concern or dear hiring manager are fine.

So, you're old. We go it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't look at resumes from people who didn't bother with a cover letter. I like to see their writing skills, typos, if they've including anything about the organization/position or just posting a million resumes for every online job available.

To whom it may concern or dear hiring manager are fine.

So, you're old. We go it.

Why are you so rude?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't look at resumes from people who didn't bother with a cover letter. I like to see their writing skills, typos, if they've including anything about the organization/position or just posting a million resumes for every online job available.

To whom it may concern or dear hiring manager are fine.

+1. I may be old, but I’m the one hiring. Last job I filled, I had more than 100 applicants. 10-15 or so included cover letters. That made my job much easier. I only seriously considered those who made an effort to personalize their application to my job. If they can’t be bothered, why should I waste my time?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't look at resumes from people who didn't bother with a cover letter. I like to see their writing skills, typos, if they've including anything about the organization/position or just posting a million resumes for every online job available.

To whom it may concern or dear hiring manager are fine.

So, you're old. We go it.

46, so old enough to be in charge. The number of educated people, recent graduates especially, with poor writing skills is shockingly high.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't look at resumes from people who didn't bother with a cover letter. I like to see their writing skills, typos, if they've including anything about the organization/position or just posting a million resumes for every online job available.

To whom it may concern or dear hiring manager are fine.

So, you're old. We go it.

46, so old enough to be in charge. The number of educated people, recent graduates especially, with poor writing skills is shockingly high.

True enough. How do you like to be addressed?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't look at resumes from people who didn't bother with a cover letter. I like to see their writing skills, typos, if they've including anything about the organization/position or just posting a million resumes for every online job available.

To whom it may concern or dear hiring manager are fine.

+1. I may be old, but I’m the one hiring. Last job I filled, I had more than 100 applicants. 10-15 or so included cover letters. That made my job much easier. I only seriously considered those who made an effort to personalize their application to my job. If they can’t be bothered, why should I waste my time?

NP—cover letters are critical. They let you tell a story about why you would be a good fit for the position. Your resume is the foundation and must contain relevant information, but after a while resumes start to look the same. A good cover letter lets you extract the key information from your resume, tying your skills and experience together in a way that sells yourself. It can make your application pop out.

I agree a mediocre, generic cover letter isn’t very helpful. But a good cover letter can get you the interview.

[Anonymous]

Im 42 and a hiring manager and i love a cover letter. Something that tells me about the person, projects they did. Etc.

[Anonymous]

Dear Hiring Manager, or if you’re able to look up who the hiring manager is, Dear that person.