Cover Letters: The Ultimate Waste of Time!

Ah, the cover letter – that dreaded, time-consuming task no one enjoys. It's like making small talk with a stranger at a party, except you're trying to convince them to hire you instead of asking for their number.

Let's face it, writing cover letters is about as fun as watching paint dry, except you don't even get to choose the color. And to add insult to injury, a 2022 survey revealed that only 26% of recruiters in the US even consider cover letters important in the hiring process. So, not only are they boring, but they're also useless! 

Not to mention, cover letters are so formulaic and generic that they make the canned soup look gourmet. "Dear [Insert Name Here], I am excited to apply for the [Insert Job Title Here] position at [Insert Company Name Here]." It's like Mad Libs but for job applications.

And remember the time and effort it takes to write a cover letter. It's like trying to write a novel in one sitting, except you only have one page to do it. And if you need to become a skilled writer, it's like trying to write that novel in a foreign language with your non-dominant hand.

But fear not, job seekers, there is hope. Some companies are starting to recognize that cover letters are a waste of everyone's time and doing away with them. They realize that skills and experience are more important than a well-crafted letter and that a writing sample or work portfolio can provide more value.

Cover letters are like the appendix of the job application process – unnecessary and potentially harmful. It's time for companies to recognize this and move on to more effective methods of evaluating candidates.