Still, 89% of recruiters expect job candidates to submit them, according to Zety's 2025 Future of Work Report, which surveyed ...

Cover letters can be one of the most challenging parts of applying to a job. They're more like writing an essay than a concise list of bullets outlining your achievements, as in your resume.

An curved arrow pointing right. Cover letters are still important. Career advice expert for TopResume Amanda Augustine says that in her findings 50% of recruiters still pay attention to them.