Most recruiters I speak with do read cover letters, but only after looking at a CV they think is a good fit. They want to make sure you meet the qualifications before spending the extra time.

Cover letters ... Still, 89% of recruiters expect job candidates to submit them, according to Zety's 2025 Future of Work ...

Cover letters are controversial. Some recruiters say they really love them ... Toni Thompson is the head of HR at the Muse. She's read hundreds of résumés and cover letters.

Many companies now don’t require candidates to submit cover letters. But should you still submit them? The author argues that ...

A wavering economy, nonstop government shakeups, and layoffs in the government and private sectors are all tightening the ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Cover letters are still important. Career advice expert for TopResume Amanda Augustine says that in her findings 50% of recruiters still pay attention to them.

If you ever questioned the value of a cover letter in today's technological age, Goldman Sachs' HR chief has an important ... "It was so, so unusual that the recruiter said, 'You know what?