Do you really need a cover letter?

An investigation. [The Muse]( [Finally, an Answer To: Are Cover Letters Still Necessary?]( [Finally, an Answer To: Are Cover Letters Still Necessary?]( When you’re deep in a job hunt—particularly one where you feel like you’re throwing applications into a black hole—cover letters might feel pointless. It’s not like we’re mailing out our resumes anymore—so what is the letter covering? Does anyone read cover letters anymore? We set out to find the answer by speaking to experts, combing through studies, and putting out a call to hiring managers and recruiters to find out how they handle cover letters when they’re making hires. Here are the results of our investigation. [READ MORE]( [And if You’re Writing a Cover Letter, How Long Should It Be?]( [And if You’re Writing a Cover Letter, How Long Should It Be?]( We’ve got answers—and tips for writing a cover letter that’s the ideal length. [READ MORE]( [Yes, Companies *Can* Take Back a Job Offer They Already Gave You]( [Yes, Companies *Can* Take Back a Job Offer They Already Gave You]( Here are a few common reasons—and what to do if it happens to you. [READ MORE]( [Here’s What It Takes to Succeed at a Web3 Company]( [Here’s What It Takes to Succeed at a Web3 Company]( According to the VP of Business Development at Coinbase. [READ MORE]( [Is a Human Resources Manager Role Right for You?]( [Is a Human Resources Manager Role Right for You?]( If you want to make work better for everyone, it just might be. [READ MORE]( HEAR FROM... - Manami Kidera (Senior Account Executive at Abnormal Security) on getting the chance to lead a team of account execs: “Abnormal has been the only company to recognize my abilities and promote me so quickly right out of the gate.” [Read more]( - Rebecca Risley (HR Manager at Thomson Reuters) on pivoting from an internal auditing role within her company: “My previous director and manager always encouraged me to pursue my goals, even if it meant leaving their team.” [Read more]( - Stu Glaser (Director for U.S. Card Integrated Delivery at Capital One) on participating in the Hispanic Leadership Coaching Program: “I graduated from HLCP with more confidence as a leader, a newfound sense of community, and a shared responsibility to engage and give back.” [Read more]( - Jackie Mondora (Digital Integration and Alliance Leader at GE Power) on moving teams within the company: “I adjust my direction to where I can make that positive impact. Opportunities didn’t fall into my lap. I learn what teams are doing and see if I am a good fit and if I can work with them.” [Read more]( [Find Your Next Job]( [Remote Jobs]( [Sales Jobs]( [Engineering Jobs]( [Product Jobs]( [Marketing Jobs]( [Finance Jobs]( [SEARCH ALL OPEN ROLES]( [COMPANIES]( [JOBS]( [ADVICE]( [COACHING]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( [Twitter]( [TikTok]( [Instagram]( [Flipboard]( This email was sent to: {EMAIL} Daily Muse Inc., 1375 Broadway, New York, NY 10018 © 2022 Daily Muse Inc. All rights reserved. [Unsubscribe from newsletters]( [Unsubscribe from all emails]( | [View in browser]( | [Privacy]( | [Terms of Use]( | [About](