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.

who's worked as a recruiter at companies like Nvidia and Google, is "doubtful" it's really that many. Still, she says, you should "have a well written, compelling cover letter on hand at all times." ...

What is a Cover Letter? A cover letter is a way to introduce yourself and highlight your skills and fit specific to the opportunity to which you are applying. It often serves as a good writing sample, ...

Most job sites will encourage you to write a cover letter that’s half a page to a page long. Harrison says that “recruiters have a lot to look through, so too much information may not even get ...

When recruiters are looking through these profiles ... And it cannot be faked — it's not when people are writing blasé cover letters. No matter how beautifully written it is by ChatGPT ...