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I include the cover letter when it explicitly asks for one. Outside of that, I wouldn’t go out of way to write one.
More important to find a referral, and match the resume to the Job Description using AI tools
If you have something to say, write a cover letter. Its purpose is to highlight things that may not be obvious from the bare bones format of a resume. It's a chance to show some personality, but if you're not good at writing letters, it's probably best to forego it.
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I’ve never even written one.
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I don’t read them