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How do you write cover letters for entry level basic jobs? (hexbear.net)

submitted 8 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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How do you write a cover letter for a job doing very basic tasks? I feel like Im either shmoozing and being way over the top, or being realistic in a way that will keep me from getting the job. For reference the job is to package coffee and make other products. I guess i just dont understand. I need a job, they need a worker. This work can be done by most people, its not some field thats relevant, its putting beans in bags and brewing coffee, how can I say "i really want to work here" when in reality any job will do, this is just the one that vibes best with my social capacity and is offered by the least offensive corporation. Like what am I gonna say, "I love brewing coffee, i spend every day constantly brewing coffee and moving my coffee beans from one bag to another, because I just like handling coffee"?

I have also been studying or doing self employed things like tutoring for the past 10 years and my cover letter skills were shit before this and have only gotten worse.

Cant I just write "job. Me need job. You have job. Me need money for survive. You need worker for labour. You give money, i work. I work good." and be done with it?

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 8 months ago (2 children)

I know this will sound dumb, but you can ask one of the LLMs you make you one based on similar resumes and applications for the same job you want.

Then, modify it to be your own. Maybe a touch more than changing the name ;)

At least it's a starting point.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

This is a good starting point and not one Id considered, thank you 😀. I guess im off to make an account on the chatgpt thingy? Uff i feel dirty just writing that lol 😬

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago

Lol,.I know.

I already have Google and MS accounts,.so I use those when needed.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I think this is a big gamble. LLMs have writing style that people who read a lot of resumes can probably sniff out in an instant.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

Well, since no one offered any suggestions on the actual cover letter content. Gotta start somewhere.

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You could also roll through linkedin and see other examples of resumes, but people usually tailor the cover letter to the job they are applying for.

I ask LLMs stuff all the time for a starting point, and then narrow my search so I don't go off entirely made up crap (if it did).

Here's some thoughts based on my life experience:

employers want people who show up. If you have a good work ethic, don't call in sick for BS reasons, then put in there that you care about being a contributor, you're reliable, and work in good-faith.
employers like people with soft skills (communication, teamwork, problem solving, critical thinking). I don't think this is limited to information or office workers. Express that you can communicate and manage expectations with managers, coworkers, and you are a problem solver instead of a drone who asks a leader for help for every problem (unless that's what they want of you).
employers will likely appreciate if you tailor the letter to their business. Look up what they do, what they care about, and what their mission is (also if they have corporate mission statements, value statements, ethics statements, etc). Their mission isn't just to make money (yes it is), but to be the best maker/doer of their product/industry. Express how you can help them accomplish their mission and add value to the company.

Since you mentioned self-study, watch videos about these things if you want to be bored, but ahead of your peers.

I bet you get interviews by including these things and making sure to you spell check. It's amazing how many people don't care enough to check over their application, which is an instant red flag for hiring. Also, there's shit tons of services that offer resume reviews.

Good luck!