This week on The REWORK Podcast, host Kimberly Rhodes is joined by Jason Fried to talk about cover letters — what they say about a candidate, how they’re reviewed at 37signals, and why they still matter. Jason shares his take on the value of genuine effort, how AI can either help or hurt your chances, and why hiring should stay a human process.
Key Takeaways:
- 00:13 – A cover letter says more about you than your résumé ever could
- 03:35 – How using AI the right (or wrong) way shows up in applications
- 06:04 – Why a pre-screening team reads every cover letter first
- 07:18 – A thoughtful effort is often what gets you to the short list
- 13:36 – It’s easier than you think to spot procrastination
- 16:50 – At 37signals, hiring decisions are made by people—not algorithms
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