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There’s a type of candidate well-known in the recruitment industry. They’re called the “hit-and- hoper”. They’ re the type of candidate who sends off a generic resume and cover letter, (probably using a basic Word Resume template) to hundreds of job ads.
“When is the best time to be looking for a job?”
“Now.”
“But I’m happy where I am, I have no reason to leave”
I had this conversation recently with someone who was asking for my advice about how you know when it’s time to start looking for another role. Your boss will hate me for saying this, but the best time to be looking for a job is when you are happy in your role and have no reason to leave.
Cover letters can be a great way to sell yourself. In an ideal world, recruiters would read every last word of each cover letter and resume, in order to make sure they gave applicants the best possible chance to succeed in their job search.
Let me tell you the truth, from someone who has read thousands of them. Cover letters are BORING. The majority of cover letters and resumes are badly written, badly formatted, and excessively detailed about the wrong things while missing the most important things.
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