Do MBB recruiters look at cover letters of applications? Does having a cover letter make or break getting a screening?

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Just got hired out of undergrad at McK with no cover letter

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Some say yes, some say no, we never know lol

However I think McK does not care for sure

AFAIK we don’t care unless you’ve applied before (in which case having one to explain the changes since your last application helps)

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