Beaviss
New member
When I was stressed about applications, my mom said something simple: "Just tell them who you are and why you care. The right place will see you." It sounds corny, but it actually helped me write better cover letters.
I stopped trying to sound like some perfect corporate robot and started being genuinely myself. Yes, I kept it professional. But I also let my personality show. If I was excited about a company's mission, I said so. If a job connected to something I genuinely cared about, I explained why.
Turns out, authenticity stands out. Hiring managers read dozens of letters that all sound the same. When yours feels like a real person wrote it, they notice. One interviewer actually said, "Your letter felt so genuine—we wanted to meet the real you."
So take your mom's advice (or mine!). Be qualified, be professional, but also be human. The right fit will appreciate both.
I stopped trying to sound like some perfect corporate robot and started being genuinely myself. Yes, I kept it professional. But I also let my personality show. If I was excited about a company's mission, I said so. If a job connected to something I genuinely cared about, I explained why.
Turns out, authenticity stands out. Hiring managers read dozens of letters that all sound the same. When yours feels like a real person wrote it, they notice. One interviewer actually said, "Your letter felt so genuine—we wanted to meet the real you."
So take your mom's advice (or mine!). Be qualified, be professional, but also be human. The right fit will appreciate both.
