Cover letters...

You guys still doing these for every application?

Like... every one? ๐Ÿ˜•
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Diablo
Politicker
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Sr. AE
I donโ€™t add cover letters at all.. like at all :)
Fourzlee
Contributor
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Hire Me
THIS - is the encouragement I'm seeking ๐Ÿ™Œ
TrentKrim
Contributor
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VP of Sales @ The Independent
Thank you notes > cover letters
Fourzlee
Contributor
0
Hire Me
100%
Sunbunny31
Politicker
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Sr Sales Executive ๐Ÿฐ
No cover letter.

Thank you note after = yes.
Kosta_Konfucius
Politicker
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Sales Rep
I have never, even if they were required. I usually skip that posting since 99% donโ€™t. Not the best habit though
braintank
Politicker
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Enterprise Account Executive
Never
IndianaShep
Politicker
2
Director of Sales and Marketing
Mixed. But thatโ€™s because while I am an experienced and papered seller across a lot of verticals it isnโ€™t SaaS so everyone assumes I sell snake oil or whatever. It is a chance to point to my experience. But also Iโ€™m in the same job for the fifth year come Mayโ€ฆ
Pachacuti
Politicker
2
They call me Daddy, Sales Daddy
If you are actively job hunting you ought to do them. If you are passively looking than itโ€™s optional.
Regardless it doesnโ€™t hurt to have a general cover letter ready to go.
coletrain
Politicker
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Account Executive
To who it may concern, *insert two paragraphs of dated sycophancy* I want an interview.
FinanceEngineer
Politicker
1
Sr Director, sales and partnerships
Very rarely, and only if it asked for. I generally get referred, so it is post the initial call and process.
TennisandSales
Politicker
1
Head Of Sales
nooooooooo never. ive never gotten a job where they have asked for a cover letter. that shit is OVER
Boudreaux
Politicker
0
Regional Manager
Correct! I tried to commit several years ago and it's a waste of time.
punishedlad
Tycoon
1
Business Development Team Lead
Only the ones I really want!
White
Valued Contributor
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Account Executive
I'm not even using CVs, not to mention covet letters. My LinkedIn profile should be enough.
CadenceCombat
Tycoon
1
Account Executive
Cover letters are dead
notdavemoss
Valued Contributor
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CCBW
I have been a hiring sales leader for over a decade. I have never read a cover letter.
Lambda
Tycoon
0
Sales Consultant
I never put them up
CuriousFox
WR Officer
0
๐ŸฆŠ
Nope
Lambda
Tycoon
0
Sales Consultant
I never add them, period
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Cover Letter Content and Format?

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What cover do you guys use?

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Cover letters needed?

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