From the course: Get a Remote Data Science Job (2020)
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Cover letters for remote workers
From the course: Get a Remote Data Science Job (2020)
Cover letters for remote workers
- Is it worth your time to write a cover letter for a remote data science role? The truth is not always clear but there's some telltale signs of when you should and shouldn't write a cover letter. In this video, I will share some tips of when to write a cover letter and how you can make your cover letter shine. The first thing to know is whether or not you should actually write a cover letter. The simplest case is when an employer specifically says they accept or do not accept a cover letter. If there's nothing referencing a cover letter and a job description or application and there's no place to attach one, then don't attach a cover letter. If a cover letter is optional, then the choice is up to you. For data science jobs in tech, optional usually means optional. For jobs at universities, national labs, or in government, You should probably attach a cover letter even if it's optional, as they prefer one. Next, when you do…
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