8legs: Wharton school, university of pennsylvania

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RIP cover letters

Hiring leaders say AI-generated cover letters are no longer reliable indicators of fit or interest.
Firms are turning to live assessments, portfolios, and skills verification to judge candidates.
Big employers have already stopped requiring cover letters for years, well before AI's rise.
AI is accelerating the shift away from traditional introductions to show-your-work signals.
Some industries still value well-written letters, but many still discard them in practice.
LinkedIn and other platforms now emphasize skills and profiles over introductory letters.
Recruiters describe cover letters as a diminishing signal amid rising AI-assisted applications.
Some firms still allow optional cover letters to explain gaps or pivots, but many discard them first.
The trend reflects a broader talent-market shift toward direct signals of ability and fit.

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