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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't look at resumes from people who didn't bother with a cover letter.  I like to see their writing skills, typos, if they've including anything about the organization/position or just posting a million resumes for every online job available.

To whom it may concern or dear hiring manager are fine.[/quote]

+1. I may be old, but I’m the one hiring. Last job I filled, I had more than 100 applicants. 10-15 or so included cover letters. That made my job much easier. I only seriously considered those who made an effort to personalize their application to my job. If they can’t be bothered, why should I waste my time?[/quote]

NP—cover letters are critical. They let you tell a story about why you would be a good fit for the position. Your resume is the foundation and must contain relevant information, but after a while resumes start to look the same. A good cover letter lets you extract the key information from your resume, tying your skills and experience together in a way that sells yourself. It can make your application pop out.

I agree a mediocre, generic cover letter isn’t very helpful. But a good cover letter can get you the interview. [/quote]

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