"The purpose of a cover letter is to say, 'Hi, let me introduce myself and tell you why I'd like to work for you, your company, or in this role." Cover letters are much more personal than resumes—the ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Cover letters are still important. Career advice expert for TopResume Amanda Augustine says that in her findings 50% of recruiters still pay attention to them.

Outdated hiring practices like requiring cover letters create unnecessary barriers, leading to lost opportunities and higher turnover. Embrace these strategies instead to create a workplace that ...