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." ...

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.

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 ...

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.

You might have your own "red flags" you look for when job searching that signal when to steer clear of a particular role or employer. Well, the red flags go both ways: Recruiters and hiring ...