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.

The often-dreaded cover letter is your secret weapon for standing out. Despite its importance, only 38% of candidates submit one for a job posting when required. The truth? A generic, formulaic ...

Like with most applications of AI tools, wherever there’s the potential to increase efficiency, there also lie inherent risks. As job seekers turn to AI as a shortcut for writin ...

A bad cover letter can prevent you from getting a job, even if you're the perfect candidate. The letter is an essential part of the job application process: it is the first impression you give to ...

Learn how to write a cover letter that leaves a great impression — and makes a potential employer want to know more about you.

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That sort of passion cannot be underestimated. And it cannot be faked — it's not when people are writing blasé cover letters. No matter how beautifully written it is by ChatGPT, it's still a ...

Somebody hiring you for a job will skim your resume, or may use an applicant tracking system to review it, but they will read your cover letter if considering you for a position. Resumes are a ...