It's complicated. At my last startup (web application) I was in charge of hiring for the technical team. I've got an application from a guy who really really wanted to work there. But the truth is that he didn't have basic coding skills (in that, he couldn't do FizzBuzz level of coding). I really tried to get him in but in reality we would not have been able to put him in any position.
I was sad because he sent the best "cover letters" I have read ever. And I almost never care about cover letters.
I was sad because he sent the best "cover letters" I have read ever. And I almost never care about cover letters.