As for cover letters, they’re helpful if they’re personal and specific, not super formal ChatGPT-generated fluff. - Stanislava Tarasiuk, Exa ...

Construct your letter to be as clear and succinct as possible. Don’t fall into the trap of writing in long, elaborate sentences just to fill up space and make your cover letter longer.

Focus on the cover letter. It is not uncommon for me to get 100 applications for one spot, so I’m constantly looking for reasons not to advance a candidate to the interview round.

Business A cover letter without a personal touch is a deal breaker Published: Feb. 21, 2010, 6:00 p.m.