Hey! Are People Even Reading Cover Letters Anymore? – 6 People Respond

Is the cover letter dead? Yes, no, maybe so! From hiring managers and HR professionals to candidates, we called for all the gripes, best tips, and positives about cover letters being on the decline. Here’s what they had to say about the dreaded cover letter. We wanna hear what you have to say, join in on the conversation here!

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Thank you notes > cover letters.

 

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Yes! Say it louder for the hiring professionals in the back!

 

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A “portfolio” is worth a thousand words.

 

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We (candidates) are begging, please listen to this!

 

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This.