Does your student need to include a cover letter when applying for jobs?

The answer is yes according to new data from Zety’s Cover Letter Expectations Report.

89% of of recruiters expect a cover letter to be included.

Key findings:

Cover letters are crucial – 9 in 10 (89%) expect a cover letter from job applicants.
Brief is better – Half a page is the ideal length for most recruiters (47%).
Networking pays off – 1 in 5 (19%) value referrals or a personal connection to the company.

Here are some key blogs they have published which can help your students craft that perfect cover letter: