What's your cover letter hook?

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March 4,2022 at 5:29PM UTC

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What's your cover letter hook?

Cover letters are the bane of many job seekers' existence and it's incredibly hard to draft one that ticks all the boxes for recruiters. So I'm curious... do you have a specific hook you use to get the recruiter wanting to know more?

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Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistMarch 4,2022 at 7:33PM UTC
As a recruiter with over 20 years experience, I do not read cover letters.
All your relevant experience should be reflected in the resume.
There is no hook needed. I care about your experience. You know what makes that resume stand out? Being qualified for the position you applied for.
Sabrina CortesMarch 4,2022 at 7:52PM UTC
As a professional Resume Writer, I craft cover letters that reflect the candidate's skills while weaving in some of their experience with a touch of personality.
Some recruiters and managers read cover letters, while others don't, so to play it safe, I encourage my clients to submit the CL whenever applying for a job.
Julie MilesMarch 8,2022 at 2:37AM UTC
As a hiring manager, I read cover letters to give me context on why you’re interested in this job especially since we attract people from a wide array of backgrounds. I need to know that you’re interested in this position and not just randomly applying.
Krystin MorganMarch 8,2022 at 6:32AM UTC
A hook isn't needed! A cover letter is most useful when it gives a glimpse into what isn't on your resume - more detailed stories from your experience, explanation of your interest in the role, etc.
KaleyMarch 8,2022 at 3:00PM UTC
Not so much a hook, but I'm also using the cover letter to look at your writing style as its relevant to the position.