Boston Globe -- Question: Is there a way to get people to actually read the cover letters I send? Why do companies ask us to send e-mail with a cover letter and resume? Do people even read their e-mail anymore? I spend a lot of time on tailoring my e-mails. Does it matter? Answer: The number of e-mails and cover letters flooding in-boxes is astronomical, yet somehow hiring managers, human resources professionals, and recruiters find ways to sort candidates who are easily selected for, or eliminated from, the “potential interview’’ pile. Your job as a great candidate is to find ways to help the screener keep you moving toward to an interview. Read the following suggestions by clicking on the Boston Globe link below.
