Cover letter
A short letter sent with a resume that says why you want this particular job.
Only 79 of the 11,469 open postings here with a full description mention a cover letter in their text. Counted on Nov 14, 2026.
What to do about it
Keep it under 250 words and lead with two results; most postings make it optional, but a short one still helps.
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