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 ...

Yes, you need a cover letter. And adding this one sentence to your cover letter can help you get noticed by hiring managers.

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 ...

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

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, ...

Kathleen Nolan would like to set the record straight, at least based on her experience as a technical recruiter for the last ...

Cover letter critics argue that recruiters don’t read cover letters and that they are a waste of everyone’s time. Explore HBR HBR Store About HBR Manage My Account Follow HBR Harvard Business ...