Yes (tends to be my answer to that question). Yes, cover letters are one of the most contentious parts of the job application process and while a number of fellow professionals in this space may disagree with me, well crafted, non-AI slop cover letters are something I do recommend.
Are you someone who hates cover letters?
Or… are you open minded… but a beginner who has been told they are important but you don’t know where to start?
Might you be a candidate who is beyond annoyed that you need to include a cover letter in your next application and is tempted not to include one?
Wherever you are on this spectrum – you’re likely to find this video about crafting a compelling cover letter useful.
Video: Start here to craft a compelling cover letter
Created by career coach Gina Visram from Your Career And Future, this video is designed to be useful for students and graduates from their teens upwards, in relation to writing a cover letter.
While many lament the existence of cover letters and insist that they are outdated, there are still many employers that want them or there are instances where your inclusion of a well drafted cover letter could make a powerful positive difference to your application.
So, while application processes may be changing in general and also due to developments around generative A.I., it is unlikely that cover letters (and indeed the skill of writing a good cover letter) will totally disappear in the coming year/s.
Come on down to discover more about what makes a good cover letter, how you can research organisations and so much more.
Also see links immediately below the video to some valuable cover letter resources
Cover letter resources
LSE: A guide to CVs, cover letters and application forms – https://info.lse.ac.uk/current-studen…
Harvard: Resume and cover letter guide – https://cdn-careerservices.fas.harvar…
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