Does a Cover Letter Matter?

Does a Cover Letter Matter?
Law students attend a public-interest career fair at the City Bar Justice Center in New York City. Amal Chen/The Epoch Times
Anne Johnson
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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?

Most Recruiters Read Cover Letters

Most corporate open positions attract up to 250 resumes. But the number is narrowed down quickly. Out of 250 applicants, four to six will receive an interview, and only one will be offered the position.
Anne Johnson
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Anne Johnson was a commercial property & casualty insurance agent for nine years. She was also licensed in health and life insurance. Anne went on to own an advertising agency where she worked with businesses. She has been writing about personal finance for ten years.
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