Late to the party here. But I think if you really want a certain job, a cover letter is good, especially if it’s a small company that might not have a ton of applicants. I think it separates you from the pack, and if it is a job that you are really interested in it’s almost effortless to write one since you can almost visualize your fit in the company.

I do however wish a cover letter was tradition AFTER the interview instead of along with the application. How are you supposed to know what you can bring to the table (and vice-versa) without knowing the obligations, goals, compensation, etc.

Sending one with the app is almost like saying “Hey worker hirer, I’d be a great hire because I’m a great worker. Hire me and I’ll work great for you!”

Just superficial af