I donโt add cover letters at all.. like at all :)
Fourzlee
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Hire Me
THIS - is the encouragement I'm seeking ๐
TrentKrim
Contributor
4
VP of Sales @ The Independent
Thank you notes > cover letters
Fourzlee
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Hire Me
100%
Sunbunny31
Politicker
3
Sr Sales Executive ๐ฐ
No cover letter.
Thank you note after = yes.
Kosta_Konfucius
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2
Sales Rep
I have never, even if they were required. I usually skip that posting since 99% donโt. Not the best habit though
braintank
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2
Enterprise Account Executive
Never
IndianaShep
Politicker
2
Director of Sales and Marketing
Mixed. But thatโs because while I am an experienced and papered seller across a lot of verticals it isnโt SaaS so everyone assumes I sell snake oil or whatever. It is a chance to point to my experience. But also Iโm in the same job for the fifth year come Mayโฆ
Pachacuti
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They call me Daddy, Sales Daddy
If you are actively job hunting you ought to do them. If you are passively looking than itโs optional. Regardless it doesnโt hurt to have a general cover letter ready to go.
coletrain
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2
Account Executive
To who it may concern, *insert two paragraphs of dated sycophancy* I want an interview.
FinanceEngineer
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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
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Head Of Sales
nooooooooo never. ive never gotten a job where they have asked for a cover letter. that shit is OVER
Boudreaux
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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
1
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.
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