Hi my name is Mauri, and I am the President of Career Insiders, a career management and talent acquisition consulting firm. I speak frequently at conferences, job fairs, and career panels. I recently was invited to participate on a panel discussion at NCHRA’S Annual HR West Conference. I consult with career centers at universities including UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, Tulane University, Mills College, and others, and contribute regularly to publications such as TheLadders RecruitBlog. I am what some might consider a professional “people person.”
Good article! I didn’t realize cover letters are frequently ignored.
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Thank you for your comment, Sebastien. Yes, I ask hiring managers this question frequently and very few of them say they read them. It seems they jump right to the resume.
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