Halloween is coming up, so let's talk about something really scary–cover letters! There are many opinions about this dread-inducing part of applying for jobs. Some say that the cover letter is dead. Others declare that a great cover letter
made the difference in their hiring decisions. To clear the cobwebs, I contacted Emily at "Hiring Librarians" to learn what the hiring officers she's interviewed had to say. They shared that cover letters are still a good idea, although
12.6% are not allowed to ask for or even want the letters. Emily and I agreed that knowing what an employer wants is key for job applicants. To do my part to help, I have added a new "Cover Letter Requirements" field to the job board. Employers can indicate
if a cover letter is required, recommended, or not required for their listed position. I hope that this new update makes your job hunt a little less spooky this season. 👻 Erin
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Erin O’Donnell, MMC
Outreach and Engagement Associate
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