Most recruiters I speak with do read cover letters, but only after looking at a CV they think is a good fit. They want to make sure you meet the qualifications before spending the extra time.

Recruiters and hiring managers spend split seconds on your cover letter to make a decision ... you can't go wrong by addressing your letter, "Dear Marketing Department." Even a small step like ...

who's worked as a recruiter at companies like Nvidia and Google, is "doubtful" it's really that many. Still, she says, you ...