Anyone who’s ever been unemployed knows how much work goes into applying for a job. Looking online for the right position takes time. And then once found, you must write a resume that thoroughly highlights your accomplishments. But it doesn’t stop there. You often must customize a cover letter.
Resumes are important. But how important is the cover letter? After all, a lot of work goes into writing one. Do recruiters look at cover letters or brush them aside and emphasize the resumes?