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Job · 7 Jan 2026
Hi HR/Recruiters, may I ask whether cover letters (CLs) are actually reviewed? if so, is this done before/after resume pass the ATS? If a resume doesn't pass, is the application automatically rejected, and does that make attaching a CL necessary? As a job seeker, personally I put a lot of effort into tailoring my resume and reviewing my CL, even when using AI tools. Being ghosted/rejected after that effort can be discouraging, so I'm genuinely curious how this part is viewed from your side.
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