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I thought the same thing. Perhaps it was written with the help of the recruiter, who seems to have strange ideas about applying for a job.
I actually wrote it myself. Quite frankly, I don't know what to say in it. Not that I expected anyone here on CD to say it's a well written cover letter.
The vast majority of job applications online do NOT ask for a cover letter at all. However, most job applications have a step where the applicant is able to upload "additional attachments." I guess that's where the cover letter would be uploaded? My lord this is so stupid.
I'll be a broken record for you. No one asks for a cover letter. That does not translate to a cover letter isn't needed. You can take the advice of many posters or disregard it.
Your cover letter says nothing because it's a summary of 'look at me I'm great. Hire me". A cover letter should highlight why you are good for the job you are applying.
They are looking for someone who has done fundraising. "I worked with xxxx for five years. During my tenure I helped raise $500,000 through a new campaign targeting a larger population."
I'll be a broken record for you. No one asks for a cover letter. That does not translate to a cover letter isn't needed. You can take the advice of many posters or disregard it.
Your cover letter says nothing because it's a summary of 'look at me I'm great. Hire me". A cover letter should highlight why you are good for the job you are applying.
They are looking for someone who has done fundraising. "I worked with xxxx for five years. During my tenure I helped raise $500,000 through a new campaign targeting a larger population."
Try Google for better examples.
It's hard to do that for a corporate tax accountant.
I actually agree with the OP about cover letters. In certain professions they are not necessary and usually ignored. I always ignored them when I was hiring people and did not supply them for most positions during my recent job search. However, they are necessary if there is anything on your resume that needs to be explained.
Relocation is different, however. If your resume shows you have no connection with the new location you've got to explain that somehow. Also the OP is completely wrong about not mentioning that you do not expect compensation for relocation. Most positions do not include relocation and remote applicants will not be considered if the employer thinks the candidate expects relocation reimbursement. If you are relocating by choice and the position does not include relocation (most don't), you need to be very clear about your expectations in the cover letter.
If you don't send a cover letter explaining that you are relocating to the area, many employers will assume that you are sending out mass applications without paying attention to the location. A simple, "I am relocating to XYZ" is sufficient.
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You wonder why you are not getting hired.
