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How to Write a Cover Letter That Recruiters Actually Read

DEV Community·Jack Hann·28 days ago
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Let's be honest: writing a cover letter feels like shouting into the void. You spend 45 minutes obsessing over every word, only to get an automated rejection email three days later. Many job seekers wonder if recruiters even read cover letters anymore. The truth? They don't read bad ones. If your cover letter starts with "To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to express my interest in the position of..." the recruiter has already stopped reading. Here is how to write a cover letter that breaks through the noise and forces hiring managers to look at your resume. 1. Skip the Formalities. Hook Them Immediately. Recruiters spend an average of 7 seconds scanning an application. You cannot waste your opening sentence restating facts they already know.…

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