Cover Letters Aren't Dead. Here's What Hiring Managers Told Us.

For years, job seekers have been told that cover letters are dead. The latest hiring data tells a different story. With 83% of hiring managers still reading cover letters and nearly half reviewing them before a resume, a well-written, targeted letter can be the difference between getting an interview or getting overlooked. Here's what today's hiring managers actually say and how to make your cover letter work for you.