like, if you’re going to make me write about your company, please give me something to work off of. “This opportunity will let you develop and hone your skills” means absolutely fuck all to me.
Build a template and tweak it slightly depending on the job you’re applying to. Really removes the part where you completely alienate your sense of self-worth. Plus it makes it easier to apply for several jobs in a day.
That said cover letters, frankly the entire job searching process, is horrible and soulless and I fucking hate everything about it.
I’m lucky to be relatively well off and hirable, and my depression is basically nonexistent compared to where it was when I was in college.
But fuck man… job applications take me right back. Like micro suicidal moments where dying feels easier than completing a fucking cover letter. The sad thing is I’ve been applying to jobs that actually seem pretty cool, but being forced to reflect like that brings my self confidence to -10000
I’m right there with you man. Like literally today I applied for several jobs after getting rejected for one I had to put a fucking presentation together for. I’m really tired of being asked to do free work for people then being passed up for work I know I can do. It’s got me all fucked up and I want to change careers but I think I’m too old and locked into the system at this point. It’s really messing with my confidence.
Just lie
You’re going to have to do it constantly at whatever job you’re applying for, so why not start now?
I have a theory that, at least for white collar jobs, one of the most important functions of cover letters is to prove that you are fluent in bullshit and will be able to function in a bullshit-based environment.
I’ve aided in some hiring in my workplace, and by aiding i mean doing everything for management before they sign. I mostly hire students. I’ve never read a single cover letter, and never will.
