Every applicant that included a cover letter was way above median quality, and worth interviewing.
I might miss some decent people this way, but it’s been a very helpful first-level filter of applicants.
When I look at a CV ahead of a 2nd or 3rd stage interview I take it for granted that they are serious about the role and qualified for it.
Every applicant that included a cover letter was way above median quality, and worth interviewing.
I might miss some decent people this way, but it’s been a very helpful first-level filter of applicants.