Cover letters are a tool of Satan

[dolo amber]

I just thought I'd mention that lest any of you forgot/missed last week's rant. :D


I really, really hate writing cover letters. :grr: :cry:

[rumguy]

1. What makes them so frickin' difficult?

I can labor for hours over a simple cover letter.

[dolo amber]

3. Because we are not

corporate automatons, and can't justify writing two paragraphs of utterly meaningless SHITE just to say what's already clearly spelled out in black and white on our resumes?????

:grr:

It's an abomination, I tells ya...

[Servo300]

2. I saw it.

[Racenut20]

4. gives me a total mental block

And my children are teachers and writers.

[dawg]

5. Dear potential employer ....

I'm interested in a position at your firm, because I need money. Money not only helps purchase all of the necessities of life, it will also enable me to buy many of the things that I want - such as caramel lattes and compact discs.

Please read the enclosed resume. Most of it is true.

[dolo amber]

6. Heh

Love it! :D

[Screaming Lord Byron]

7. Dear Manager.

We both know I made most of this resume up, but doesn't that prove I can improvise, be creative, honest and handle difficult situations. When do I start?

[Radical Activist]

8. I love cover letters

Dear potential employer,
I know you just got 5,000 resumes for this job since the economy went down the tubes after Bush took office. I'm sure you're too lazy to read all those resumes, including mine, so I'm going to sum up why you should hire me. First, I'm a real badass MOFO. Second, I've had years of experience doing whatever it is your company/non-profit/campaign/"legitimate" business does. Finally, I've never been sued for sexual harassment. I believe all these factors make me a perfect fit for this position.

Thanks for you consideration,
Activist

PS If you don't hire me you're a freaking moron.

[Ilsa]

9. I hate fax cover sheets.

I know this is off on another tangent, but it really is a pet peeve for me.