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Cover Letters Are Pointless: Everyone Is Sounding Off on How Cover Letters Are Antiquated

Roy R. Mar 15, 2024 01:00 AM EDT

Imagine spending hours crafting the perfect cover letter, pouring your heart and soul into each word, only for it to end up in the digital equivalent of a black hole. This is the reality many job seekers face in today's digital age. As the world evolves, so too do our methods of communication, yet the antiquated practice of cover letters remains stubbornly entrenched in the hiring process. Join us as we delve into a viral Twitter thread that exposes the futility of cover letters in the modern era. In this collection of tweets, individuals from all walks of life come together to share their frustrations, anecdotes, and witty observations about the uselessness of cover letters. From hilarious anecdotes about typos and formatting errors to scathing critiques of the entire hiring process, these tweets paint a vivid picture of a system in dire need of an overhaul.

As you scroll through the thread, you'll find yourself nodding in agreement, chuckling at the absurdity, and perhaps even feeling a twinge of secondhand embarrassment for those who still cling to the notion that cover letters are a meaningful part of the job application process.

little miss gives up on a job application if it requires a cover letter — Save

Listen, if you're making me upload a resume and then fill out an application that has all the info on my resume, then call me for an interview and ask just a bunch of shit I already answered in the resume and application, what else is a cover letter gonna do make me get hired? — Save

I hate it when you have to upload a resume and then answer questions about everything already on your resume more. — Save

If the job requires a cover letter, I don't apply. A required cover letter is a good sign the employer is more interested in the act of business than the business itself. Cover letters, wearing suits/ties to interviews, thank you letters - all of these are ancient relics. — Save

Interesting that we are in a labour shortage that is projected to continue for the next ten years, yet have done nothing to change/ modernize/simplify job application processes to remove barriers. — Save

as a recruiter I can 100000% assure you I am #not reading a cover letter — Save

And then they be saying "employers only look through your resume for about 15 seconds before they decide if you'd qualify or not" then why would I include a cover letter that takes 2 minutes to read.. — Save

Cover letters are a great opportunity to highlight strengths and less traditional parts of your background that don't come through well on a resume. People who think it's busywork are usually writing bad cover letters that are just regurgitations of their resume. — Save

No. The ones who think it's busywork are the ones who are actually decent writers because they know how much goes into writing. The screening call is a great opportunity to highlight strengths, instead you just want to waste a candidate's time so you can feel special — Save

I have no problem attaching a cover letter! However, I absolutely refuse to complete multiple assessments or "mock" projects before an offer letter has been signed, or complete more than 3-4 interviews total. It's like a part-time job on top of the hunt! — Save

little miss gives up if there's an external link and new account required for a job application — Save

I know it ain't miss not posting the salary talkin — Save

After diving into the world of cover letters (or lack thereof), you can't help but feel a sense of solidarity with your fellow job seekers. From the absurd to the all-too-relatable, this collection of tweets offers a refreshing dose of honesty and humor in an otherwise frustrating process. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, there's something here for everyone to enjoy.

Ready to laugh (or cry) about the absurdities of the modern job search? Explore more content on our site related to career advice, job hunting tips, and workplace humor. Whether you're navigating the treacherous waters of cover letters or braving the wilds of the interview process, we've got you covered.

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Posted by Roy R. About the author

Roy has been one of the internet's meme tastemakers for more than a decade. He and Phil started Thunder Dungeon in 2012 by posting the stuff they found funny, and it grew into viral photo and video creations, one of the largest meme community apps and one of the best sites for daily meme content. If you've spent any time online, you've probably laughed at one of his memes.