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Love Your Career Podcast? Let us know!Episode 42: Cover Letters that Work! So you're looking to change your career. Whenever you make an application, more often than not you will also be asked to provide a cover letter. But does it really make a difference in the application process?To be honest, from talking to many human resources professionals and recruiters, the response is about 50/50 as to whether or not a cover letter is important.Many have told me that they go straight to the resume, as they don’t want to read ‘fluff.’ Fluff is what many people put in their cover letters.  You must make the letter relevant and interesting to the reader so you stand out. Many screeners have told me that they always read a cover letter as the letter will highlight the reason WHY someone is applying for the role and also will demonstrate the level of their written communication. A cover letter gives your personality a chance to shine through. Correct grammar, spelling and layout are important.Let there be enough whi