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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I was asked to talk to a class of college seniors about applying for their first job, and I asked my company’s talent acquisition person what she thought.

She doesn’t read cover letters except for rare instances when the person has an unusual gap or they live hundreds of miles away. She also appreciates resumes that make good use of space instead of being multiple pages of lists. [/quote]

A cover letter should never just restate your resume.  It should add something to your resume--highlighting your most pertinent achievements or experiences, or fleshing out how a particular job is relevant to the job you are applying for if it's not readily apparent.  It's also helpful to express your interest in the company/position: Showing that you're serious about the job by showing how it's a next logical step for your career, or builds on and expands some existing skills, etc.  It's also a chance to show that you've done your research and know something about the company.  A mediocre cover letter is pretty pointless, but a good one is a chance to start advocating for yourself.

And it should never be longer than one page, absent some really unusual and compelling circumstances.  [/quote]

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