>Now that I'm thinking about it, maybe it is true that nobody is reading these.
Considering that a lot of hiring managers complain of too many resumes, not enough qualified candidates, and lengthy interview processes, it's not unreasonable to assume they've stopped reading cover letters because they don't have the time.
Considering that a lot of hiring managers complain of too many resumes, not enough qualified candidates, and lengthy interview processes, it's not unreasonable to assume they've stopped reading cover letters because they don't have the time.