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Originally Posted by URY914
Couldn't disagree more. Everything is online these day. When you register with an on-line site, the site sends the jobs back to you.
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Yes, you go online to find openings. But you don't use an online site to apply. You may as well send the application to your trash folder. You look to see if you know someone at the company and have them send your application straight to the hiring manager and HR. That's what will get you an interview. If sending into the black hole, chances are very high that nobody will ever read your application.
I have job hunted extensively in recent years and had exactly zero traction unless I went through a real life contact. I also have hired extensively and have seen the flood of resumes you get that a recruiter has to hand select, even after auto-filters. 100 resumes to 1 decent candidate that you will want to call for a phone screen. It is very tough to use the system and of course if one of our employees brings me a resume, I'll jump on it compared to having to sift through resumes / applications online ...
Edit: and again to the original question: A cover letter on an online application through a job board or company server is not necessary. A cover letter for a job you send in through a contact, absolutely a good idea.
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