Myth Debunking 101: Cover letters don’t matter for entry-level positions
freshers believe that as they do not have work experience, they only need a resume to crack an interview and cover letters are just for experienced individuals. This is not true.
Irrespective of your experience, a well-crafted cover letter can convey why you are the most suitable candidate for the job. This can greatly influence the employer’s decision in your favour. Hence, it’s important to explain the significance of cover letters to debunk this myth in freshers’ minds.
Sarbojit Mallick, Co-founder, Instahyre, says some entry-level applicants may mistakenly believe that cover letters are unnecessary as writing a personalised cover letter for each application can be time-consuming. Some are of the opinion that a cover letter repeats information found in the resume. Sometimes, the job description instructs candidates to not submit a cover letter, or the application platform might not have an option to upload a cover letter. All these reasons can make a fresher ignore a cover letter.
Nonetheless, Mallick says cover letters can help you stand out from the competition and show how your experience and interest connect to the position. So you should consider writing a cover letter as it can help you highlight some points or make a mention of personalised referrals. In competitive industries like finance, law or marketing, a well-written cover letter can be especially helpful, he says.
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