Is it true recruiters actually read cover letters? Or look forward to them? My friend and I both got let go a few months ago and have been finding it so challenging to find a job. She finally got an interview, and apparently, all she did differently was attach a cover letter this time. Was she right about her assumption?

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Tbh I ignore cover letters, but many hiring managers read them, especially when they're screening similar resumes. A clear, tailored cover letter that connects your experience to the role can absolutely be the small edge that gets you pulled out of the pile, if that's what you need right now. Good luck!

I think it is dependent on the recruiter, some do not care about cover letter while some does.

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