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?

  • red_stapler [he/him]@hexbear.net
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    9 months ago

    The cover letter should reflect that you’ve done a little research and understand what the company does. It’s also a chance to show a little about yourself that doesn’t really fit onto a resume, but would help with this particular job, for example you’re a detail oriented person or something like that. While it’s an entry level job, you might also use this as an opportunity to express your interest in other areas of the company that maybe they aren’t hiring for right now but you could be promoted into.