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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I personally always do it unless there's no way to do so through a computerized application system.  [/quote]

This is for attorney jobs, btw.[/quote]

I work for a fed agency and hire attorneys. We require a cover letter, and I can't tell you the number of people we have rejected based on the cover letter alone. A cover letter is your opportunity to show us your personality, why you believe you would be a good asset for our office, and that you know how to write a letter without typos.  You would think this is easy, but usually people fail at one of those three.[/quote]

This.

I read a cover letter as least as carefully as a resume, sometimes more carefully and a well-crafted cover letter gets my attention.  It's your chance to show you're really applying for THIS job, not just sending resumes out willy-nilly.  It's a chance to respond directly to what was in the ad, to show you can write and organize your thoughts, and an easy, obvious way to stand out.

Write a thank you note also.

I hire a ton, and it's true that lots of people don't do cover letters or thank you notes anymore.  Those that do have a huge advantage when I'm reviewing resumes or considering candidates.  [/quote]

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