The Weekly Roundup: Writing a Cover Letter That Gets Results

Cover letters are one of the most thankless parts of job search. They need to be perfect, but almost nobody reads them. Wait, what? Yes, NOBODY reads them. However, I repeat, they still need to be great.

When recruiters or hiring managers sort through applications you can guarantee your resume gets about 5-10 seconds before it is tossed into a YES, NO or MAYBE pile. Yes, 5 – 10 seconds and your fate is decided. They want to know where you worked and what you did.

If you pass that test, then maybe they will read your cover letter. Maybe.