Kick my butt and make me write this cover letter

[Anonymous]

The more time I spend reading the job description the more I convince myself that I can't do the job; it's too much of a stretch; not the right fit... I was excited at first, but my screen is still blank. Tough love, or just tips to help me crank this out, please?!

[Anonymous]

The way most job descriptions read, there isn't anyone actually qualified to do them (b/c so much is learned *on the job*).

And pretty much every job I've ever had was a lot different than the actual job description (some were easier, some harder).

Pick out a few items on the description that do match with some experience you have. And then include those things on the cover letter "while at ABC employer, I handled a lot of XYZ [XYZ being a specific task listed on the job description]."

Do like two or three things like that.

[Anonymous]

Don't overthink it! State a few reasons why it is a good fit and highlight relevant experience and skills. That's it. If you wait, you may miss out on the opportunity all together!

[Anonymous]

If you can't motivate to write the cover letter, why would I think you are capable of performing the job and work described?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you can't motivate to write the cover letter, why would I think you are capable of performing the job and work described?

It's not laziness, it's insecurity, which the other posters seemed to recognize. Of course insecurity could also be a reason to rule someone out, but it's not as damning as laziness IMHO.

[Anonymous]

I'm assuming you're female. That's a very typical female response. Put yourself in a guy's shoes - "of course they'd want me, I'm awesome!" That's totally what the guy applicants are thinking. You are as good as anyone else - you go apply for that job, op!! Right now, I mean it!!!!