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Re: Show HN: AI Cover Letter Writer

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I’m afraid that this is going to be dead on arrival regardless of outcome. Companies will begin to not rely on cover letters due to the rise of AI usage. Even if they do still use cover letters, the AI detectors are now (finally) going to be applied there. As a last resort, the employer might require the candidate to write the cover letter in person in the assessment centre with no access to the internet.

> As a last resort, the employer might require the candidate to write the cover letter in person in the assessment centre with no access to the internet. Assuming you're not joking, that's just silly. Unless a candidate is desperate, why would they ever accept a "requirement" like that?

If rather do this then the bs leetcode grind.

Re: Show HN: AI Cover Letter Writer

#23

This is cool but in the last 12 years I have never written a cover letter for a role or read one as a part of the hiring process. Maybe other markets outside of tech still use them or for entry roles.

In Germany you're asked to send cover letters for almost any job, in any industry, outside low level entry jobs like cleaning, tending tables, etc.

Re: Show HN: AI Cover Letter Writer

#24

This is cool but in the last 12 years I have never written a cover letter for a role or read one as a part of the hiring process. Maybe other markets outside of tech still use them or for entry roles.

Every couple of years I apply for jobs and only recently I noticed there is a field to upload/write such a cover letter. If it was always there I never acknowledged it. And thank you for confirming no one would read it anway which was my first reaction to noticing it.

Who comes up with this stuff? I can only imagine the conversations in HR: "Cover letters. That's it! Now we only get applications from people who are involved. The ones we're looking for. Amazing!"

Re: Show HN: AI Cover Letter Writer

#25

This is cool but in the last 12 years I have never written a cover letter for a role or read one as a part of the hiring process. Maybe other markets outside of tech still use them or for entry roles.

In Australia, for entry roles it's pretty important, just because you got no experience.

Re: Show HN: AI Cover Letter Writer

#28

    Dear Hiring Manager at ---,

    I am writing to apply for the role of Pornstar. With my background in computer programming and experience co-founding an --- venture, I believe I have the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in this position.

    I have five years' experience working as a self-employed developer, designing neural networks, reinforcement learning algorithms, robotics software and more. During this time, I've gained valuable insight into the porn industry that will help me significantly when it comes to my job as a Pornstar. In addition to this, I have also been involved in various research projects related to AI and game development which have given me useful technical knowledge that can be applied directly to porn production.

Re: Show HN: AI Cover Letter Writer

#29
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Try https://career-copilot.web.app for a really polished resume + cover letter writer. Blew my mind

Pretty confident you could automate this all the way to a phone screen. Insert resume and job titles you're looking for, auto-blast out a thousand applications, AI response to the recruiter, then adds it to your calendar.

Re: Show HN: AI Cover Letter Writer

#30
Does anyone here not apply to new jobs if they ask for a cover letter ? These small scale companies in India have the fucking balls to ask for a cover letter along with a resume for a job that pays 15,000₹(182$) per month.
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