Cover Letters in 2025: Are They In or Out?

I have been noticing less job announcements are requiring Cover Letters in the application process. I decided to do some research on how many companies are requiring Cover Letters and I found this article which has a brief list of pros and cons of including Cover Letters in your job application:

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/cover-letters-2025-out-heres-what-job-seekers-need-know-tealhq-meqwc

By Merridy Rennick
Merridy Rennick Assistant Director