{"id":13629,"date":"2023-12-24T09:27:04","date_gmt":"2023-12-24T09:27:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobera.com\/?p=13629"},"modified":"2023-12-24T09:27:04","modified_gmt":"2023-12-24T09:27:04","slug":"cover-letter-statistics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/cover-letter-statistics\/","title":{"rendered":"40+ Cover Letter Statistics, Facts &amp; Trends [2026]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>In the recent application you sent, was it mentioned that a cover letter is optional? But is it really?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Do you think your recruiters are going to read your clever letter?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>83% of HR pros<\/strong> admitted that cover letters are important for <strong>hiring decisions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even <strong>79% of companies<\/strong> who said submitting a cover letter is<strong> optional<\/strong>, read cover letters they received.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As<strong> 84%<\/strong> of hiring managers read<strong> 50% to 100% of your cover letters<\/strong>, <em>it is crucial to write a good one.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here we have curated the hows and whys of a cover letter with the latest statistics and job market trends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#top-cover-letter-statistics-editors-pick\">Top Cover Letter Statistics: Editor\u2019s Pick<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#importance-of-cover-letter-in-hiring\">Importance of Cover Letter in Hiring<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#does-your-industry-require-a-cover-letter\">Does Your Industry Require a Cover Letter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#do-recruiters-read-your-cover-letters\">Do Recruiters Read Your Cover Letters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#common-cover-letter-mistakes-statistics\">Common Cover Letter Mistakes Statistics<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#purpose-of-cover-letter-statistics\">Purpose of Cover Letter Statistics<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#cover-letter-customization-statistics\">Cover Letter Customization Statistics<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#the-hows-of-your-next-cover-letter\">The Hows of Your Next Cover Letter<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"top-cover-letter-statistics-editors-pick\">Top Cover Letter Statistics: Editor\u2019s Pick<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cover-letter-reading-time-1024x427.png\" alt=\"36% of recruiters spend only 30 seconds on a cover letter\" class=\"wp-image-13641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cover-letter-reading-time-1024x427.png 1024w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cover-letter-reading-time-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cover-letter-reading-time-768x320.png 768w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cover-letter-reading-time.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>83% <\/strong>of recruiters agree that <strong>attaching a cover letter<\/strong> with a job application is crucial. [<a href=\"#sources\">1<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>60% of companies<\/strong> admitted that they require a cover letter for analyzing candidates. [<a href=\"#sources\">3<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>87%<\/strong> of hiring managers admitted to <strong>reading cover letters<\/strong>. [<a href=\"#sources\">6<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>72%<\/strong> of companies expect candidates to submit a cover letter even if it is mentioned as <strong>optional.<\/strong> [<a href=\"#sources\">1<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The most preferred length of cover letters is about <strong>400 words<\/strong>. [<a href=\"#sources\">9<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is essential to write an informative and <strong>attention-seeking introduction<\/strong>, as <strong>41%<\/strong> of hiring managers consider it the most important part of a cover letter. [<a href=\"#sources\">9<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Small-size<\/strong> companies are <strong>least likely<\/strong> to require a cover letter. [<a href=\"#sources\">3<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>While<strong> 6% of hiring managers<\/strong> said a cover letter is \u2018<strong>not important for them at all<\/strong>\u2019 for calling an applicant for an interview. [<a href=\"#sources\">1<\/a>]<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"importance-of-cover-letter-in-hiring\">Importance of Cover Letter in Hiring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Are cover letters necessary in 2024? Do you need one?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>A big YES!!!&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>83% <\/strong>of recruiters agree that <strong>attaching a cover letter<\/strong> with a job application is crucial. [<a href=\"#sources\">1<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Wondering Why?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A cover letter allows you to prove that you are fit for the job role and company. It boosts your chances of getting hired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>83% of HR pros<\/strong> admitted that cover letters are important for <strong>hiring decisions<\/strong>. [<a href=\"#sources\">1<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to<strong> 25% of hiring managers<\/strong> a cover letter is \u2018<strong>very important\u2019<\/strong> when deciding to call an applicant for an interview. [<a href=\"#sources\">1<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While<strong> 6% of hiring managers<\/strong> said a cover letter is \u2018<strong>not important for them at all<\/strong>\u2019 for calling an applicant for an interview. [<a href=\"#sources\">1<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cover-letter-importance.png\" alt=\"importance of a cover letter to call applicant for an interview\" class=\"wp-image-13640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cover-letter-importance.png 800w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cover-letter-importance-267x300.png 267w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cover-letter-importance-768x864.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"does-your-industry-require-a-cover-letter\">Does Your Industry Require a Cover Letter?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>60% of companies<\/strong> admitted that they require a cover letter for analyzing candidates. [<a href=\"#sources\">3<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Is your industry\/company one of them?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>72% of medium-sized<\/strong> companies expect cover letters from applicants. [<a href=\"#sources\">3<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>69% <\/strong>of large-size companies are <strong>more likely<\/strong> to require a cover letter. [<a href=\"#sources\">3<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Small-size<\/strong> companies are <strong>least likely<\/strong> to require a cover letter. [<a href=\"#sources\">3<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Only 48% of tech giants<\/strong> require a cover letter from applicants, while<strong> 55% of medium-sized <\/strong>tech companies require cover letters. [<a href=\"#sources\">2<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>65% of tech startups<\/strong> need a cover letter to evaluate applicants. [<a href=\"#sources\">2<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"do-recruiters-read-your-cover-letters\">Do Recruiters Read Your Cover Letters?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Yes!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;About<strong> half of recruiters<\/strong> read every cover letter they receive. [<a href=\"#sources\">5<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>78%<\/strong> of recruiters like that applicants have submitted a cover letter. [<a href=\"#sources\">5<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>87%<\/strong> of hiring managers admitted to <strong>reading cover letters<\/strong>. [<a href=\"#sources\">6<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>59% of recruiters<\/strong> read cover letters to thoroughly know applicants, while <strong>22% <\/strong>of recruiters read cover letters out of habit. [<a href=\"#sources\">6<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even <strong>79% of companies<\/strong> who said submitting a cover letter is<strong> optional<\/strong>, read cover letters they received. [<a href=\"#sources\">1<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>72%<\/strong> of companies expect candidates to submit a cover letter even if it is mentioned as <strong>optional.<\/strong> [<a href=\"#sources\">1<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to a survey conducted by ResumeGenius,<strong> 83% of hiring managers<\/strong> confirmed they frequently or always read cover letters. [<a href=\"#sources\">3<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-much-time-do-recruiters-spend-reading-cover-letters\">How much time do recruiters spend reading cover letters?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On average, <strong>48%<\/strong> of recruiters<strong> spend 30 seconds to 2 minutes<\/strong> reading a cover letter. [<a href=\"#sources\">3<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While <strong>15% of recruiters<\/strong> will spend over <strong>2 minutes<\/strong> reading a cover letter, <strong>About 36%<\/strong> of recruiters spend only<strong> 30 seconds<\/strong> on a cover letter. [<a href=\"#sources\">3<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cover-letter-typos-1024x427.png\" alt=\"58% of cover letters are set aside because they have typos\" class=\"wp-image-13637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cover-letter-typos-1024x427.png 1024w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cover-letter-typos-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cover-letter-typos-768x320.png 768w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cover-letter-typos.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"common-cover-letter-mistakes-statistics\">Common Cover Letter Mistakes Statistics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Why are you lagging?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>58%<\/strong> of cover letters are set aside because they have <strong>typos<\/strong>. [<a href=\"#sources\">7<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>27%<\/strong> of applicants do not make it to the interview because they didn\u2019t attach any specific details of past company, or backed employment experience with <strong>exact dates and proofs<\/strong>. [<a href=\"#sources\">7<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>35%<\/strong> of cover letters are rejected because they do not have a<strong> list of skills<\/strong>. [<a href=\"#sources\">7<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>90%<\/strong> of cover letters are rejected because of lack of <strong>customization <\/strong>according to the job post. [<a href=\"#sources\">7<\/a>]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"purpose-of-cover-letter-statistics\">Purpose of Cover Letter Statistics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cover-letter-purpose-1024x427.png\" alt=\"1 purpose of a cover letter is to provide additional information\" class=\"wp-image-13636\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cover-letter-purpose-1024x427.png 1024w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cover-letter-purpose-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cover-letter-purpose-768x320.png 768w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cover-letter-purpose.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>According to almost all recruiters, the number one purpose of a cover letter is to provide additional information and<strong> context<\/strong> about candidates, and why he\/she is applying for the role. [<a href=\"#sources\">3<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For medium-sized companies with 100 to 1000 employees, the cover letter is an opportunity for applicants to<strong> show their personality<\/strong>. [<a href=\"#sources\">3<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For small companies with 100 or fewer employees, a cover letter serves as a medium to demonstrate why an applicant is the<strong> right fit for the position.<\/strong> [<a href=\"#sources\">3<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"resume-vs-cover-letter-statistics\">Resume vs Cover Letter Statistics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Do you think both are similar? What\u2019s the difference?!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Both cover letters are different and have different benefits, So, should be written differently.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has been reported that 45% of recruiters<strong> read a cover letter before a resume<\/strong>. [<a href=\"#sources\">4<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only some specific sections of the resume are reviewed by recruiters. [<a href=\"#sources\">4<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>99.8%<\/strong> of resumes have<strong> personal information<\/strong> (like contact, residence, educational background, etc), about candidates, so, it can be skipped in the cover letters. [<a href=\"#sources\">4<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cover-letter-customization-statistics\">Cover Letter Customization Statistics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>27%<\/strong> of hiring managers believe customization of a cover letter is <strong>extremely important<\/strong>, while<strong> 5%<\/strong> believe it is<strong> not that important<\/strong>. [<a href=\"#sources\">8<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Customizing cover letters according to the <strong>requirements <\/strong>mentioned in the job posting is important, especially for medium and large-sized companies. [<a href=\"#sources\">8<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most preferred cover letters are in<strong> PDF formats<\/strong> and the least preferred are<strong> paper documents<\/strong> in the mail. [<a href=\"#sources\">3<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Confused about what you should write in a cover letter and what is skippable?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>According to<strong> 63%<\/strong> of recruiters, candidates should mention their <strong>motivation<\/strong> to join the company in the cover letter. [<a href=\"#sources\">1<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>50%<\/strong> of hiring managers said it is important to outline your <strong>career objective<\/strong>. [<a href=\"#sources\">1<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>49%<\/strong> of recruiters believe candidates should explain why there is a <strong>gap<\/strong> in their past employment, if any. [<a href=\"#sources\">1<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>47%<\/strong> of recruiters admitted applicants should write about their <strong>achievements<\/strong> and attach proofs. [<a href=\"#sources\">1<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>50%<\/strong> of recruiters expect candidates to mention their <strong>experienc<\/strong>e and why they are <strong>changing jobs<\/strong> or careers. [<a href=\"#sources\">1<\/a>]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-hows-of-your-next-cover-letter\">The Hows of Your Next Cover Letter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Want to write a cover letter that can get you the job?&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Here we have curated key cover letter statistics that impressed recruiters.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>31% of male<\/strong> and<strong> 22% of female<\/strong> hiring managers believe that it\u2019s very important to customize <strong>salutations <\/strong>for cover letters. [<a href=\"#sources\">9<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recruiters said, \u2018<strong>Dear Hiring Manager<\/strong>\u2019 is the most preferred, and \u2018<strong>Dear [Job Title]<\/strong>\u2019 is the least preferred non-personalized salutation. [<a href=\"#sources\">9<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most preferred length of cover letters is about <strong>400 words<\/strong>. [<a href=\"#sources\">9<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is essential to write an informative and <strong>attention-seeking introduction<\/strong>, as <strong>41%<\/strong> of hiring managers consider it the most important part of a cover letter. [<a href=\"#sources\">9<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cover-letter-sections-1024x683.png\" alt=\"which section of a cove letter is more likely to impress recruiters\" class=\"wp-image-13633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cover-letter-sections-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cover-letter-sections-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cover-letter-sections-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cover-letter-sections.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#fff9ed\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>If you found this article interesting, you might enjoy these too:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p>[related_posts_by_tax taxonomies=&#8221;category,post_tag&#8221; posts_per_page=&#8221;5&#8243; orderby=&#8221;post_modified&#8221; title=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fa-qs\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-the-most-important-part-of-a-cover-letter-that-is-approved-by-hiring-managers\">What is the most important part of a cover letter that is approved by hiring managers?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to 41% of hiring managers, a well-written introduction makes the most impact on them. Next is the line is a well-framed and explained body. (21%).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-much-time-do-recruiters-spend-reading-cover-letters-1\">How much time do recruiters spend reading cover letters?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On average, 48% of recruiters spend 30 seconds to 2 minutes reading a cover letter. While 15% of recruiters will spend over 2 minutes reading a cover letter. About 37% of recruiters spend 30 seconds on a cover letter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-are-cover-letters-important\">Why are cover letters important?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>83% of recruiters agree that attaching a cover letter with a job application is crucial, As a cover letter allows you to prove that you are fit for the job role and company. It boosts your chances of getting hired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"take-away\">Take Away&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Recruiters prefer candidates who have attached a <strong>good cover letter<\/strong> with their application compared to those who don\u2019t. Irrespective of the industry and job role, it is vital to submit a cover letter <strong>explaining your experience<\/strong>, motivation, and intention for the job and company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoiding simple mistakes like typos, exaggeration, fancy language, messing up the format, and writing an informative cover letter while <strong>maintaining crisp language<\/strong> makes you stand out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recruiters tend to like candidates who customize their cover letter<strong> according to job requirements<\/strong> and elaborate on why they are the best fit for the position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sources\">Sources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ResumeLab. <a href=\"https:\/\/resumelab.com\/cover-letter\/are-cover-letters-necessary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Is a Cover Letter Necessary in 2024? Do I Need a Cover Letter?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ladders.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theladders.com\/career-advice\/do-cover-letters-still-matter-heres-what-data-shows\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> Do cover letters still matter? Here\u2019s what the data shows&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ResumeGenius. <a href=\"https:\/\/resumegenius.com\/blog\/cover-letter-help\/cover-letter-statistics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Cover letter statistics<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Team Stage. <a href=\"https:\/\/teamstage.io\/resume-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Resume Statistics: Cover Letters and Common Mistakes in 2023<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GetCoverLetter. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getcoverletter.com\/blog\/hr-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">HR statistics you need to know for 2023<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ResumeGo. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.resumego.net\/research\/cover-letters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Cover letters: Just how important are they?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Undercover Recruiter.<a href=\"https:\/\/theundercoverrecruiter.com\/the-top-resume-mistakes-that-could-cost-you-the-job\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> Top Resume Mistakes That Could Cost You the Job<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Career Sidekick. <a href=\"https:\/\/careersidekick.com\/interviews-per-job\/#:~:text=What%20Percentage%20of%20Total%20Applicants%20Get%20an%20Interview%3F,receive%20an%20interview%20on%20average.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">How Many Interviews For One Job? (Stats From a Recruiter)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yahoo Finance. <a href=\"https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/cover-letters-increase-chances-getting-180355715.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Cover Letters Can Increase Chances of Getting the Job<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<p>[ratemypost]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the recent application you sent, was it mentioned that a cover letter is optional? But is it really? 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