Social Media Is Your Cover Letter

“HR Dave”‘s post about blanding up your cover letter (which we picked up here) generated a lot of discussion.

On Twitter, @arbharrisonjr said she agrees with the advice: “If I’m hiring, it’s because of short staffing & I don’t have time to read a CL,” she wrote. If the resume’s good, she’ll glance at the cover letter for “outrageous demands” (such as the time an applicant demanded an executive-level salary for an entry-level position.)

In the comments section, “Masaru” wrote

AW+

WORK SMARTER - LEARN, GROW AND BE INSPIRED.

Subscribe today!

To Read the Full Story Become an Adweek+ Subscriber

View Subscription Options

Already a member? Sign in