Not too long ago, the use of a cover letter was considered an essential component in the job application process, giving individuals the opportunity to highlight and elaborate on their relevant skills and experience in a more tailored way than on your resumé. Though in recent years, there has been a significant shift to online application systems. Cover letters are becoming less and less of a necessity.

Obviously if a company specifies that they would like you to include a cover letter, it wouldn’t reflect particularly well on you if you weren’t to supply them with one. Definitely, you should write it to the best of your ability. If there is no reference to a cover letter, it may not actually be worth your time writing one. It is likely that they assess candidates in alternative ways . Your cover letter may not be considered.

Recruiters don’t have the time to read a cover letter:

Recruiters will receive hundreds, even thousands of resumés in a working week. Frankly, they just don’t have the time to sift their way through all of them. Let alone hundreds of letters that accompany them. A large part of the time a cover letter just consists of a more elaborately worded version of your resumé anyway. You’re probably better off just making sure that all the important information is on your resume.

Automated online systems have taken over:

In the past, writing a tailored letter to an employer may be popular. Companies now have specific websites. Some used forms and fields to fill out regarding the job openings and your suitability. The systems will identify exactly which job you would like to apply for and will ask specific questions regarding your qualifications, skills and aptitude, cutting straight to the point and it is likely that this is the only information that recruiters will read, rendering cover letters obsolete.

Focus on what’s important:

It’s your resumé that does most of the talking when applying for a job. The way you present yourself on here will determine whether you are invited for an interview or not. It’s best to focus your energy on making it as strong and streamlined as possible. Centre your attention on customizing your resumé. Make useful connections, or building a portfolio of your work to exhibit your abilities.

All things considered, cover letters have most likely lost the significance that they once had. Time is valuable when you are on the job hunt. You can focus on producing a polished resumé. Do not waste your time writing them. You can make a CV that’s highlighting your strengths and career achievements. Try to do a resumé that can represent you in your best light.