Surveys of 200+ HR professionals and 1,000 U.S. job seekers show a gap between how often cover letters are read and how ...

The new year is here, and the race for top jobs is already heating up. According to a recent survey, Monday, January 13, was the most popular day of the year to submit resumes nationwide. But don’t ...

Has AI finally killed the cover letter?

Apply to more jobs faster by using artificial intelligence as a helping hand. While it’s tempting to hit the fast apply button and attach the same generic cover letter to every application, that’s ...

Working with AI to craft a cover letter. Consider Jeni’s recent interview for a director position, where she was invited by a friend (not in HR) for an informal interview, over coffee. The role is a ...

Make a strong first impression with a well-written cover letter that demonstrates your fit and enthusiasm for the job. Writing a tailored cover letter shows an employer that you are a serious ...

Writing a cover letter doesn’t have to feel intimidating. Whether you're applying for an internship, co-op or your first full-time role, a cover letter is your chance to introduce yourself and show ...

Have you ever read a job posting for a side hustle, only to find yourself frozen in front of the 'apply' button, not knowing ...

This old-school Microsoft 365 feature helps you reuse your best writing while keeping every job application personal.

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As generative AI transforms the hiring process, Wharton’s Judd Kessler explains why cover letters are rapidly losing their value as signals of candidate quality and interest — and what firms and job ...

In a time when ChatGPT wasn't yet known to the world, I wrote a cover letter that did exactly what it was supposed to: provided additional context for why I deserved the job I was applying for. And it ...