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Especially with the rise of "ghost postings" so quantity over quality is greater than ever these days

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[โ€“] [email protected] 11 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Seriously, the job I have now requried a masters degree. My cover letter and my 10+ years of specfic experience got them to talk to me even though I only have an associates degree.

Now I am the go-to for search commitees in my department, and the only thing worse then no cover letter is when folks use a form one and forget to change ot or fill in the blanks.

[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 2 days ago

I think they're saying a cover letter is good. But some people's "resumes" are more than one page with the first page being a cover letter. Almost all job apps have a separate upload for cover letters. If you're applying in person or over email the rules are completely different.