Is the cover letter really read by recruiters? Some believe it to be totally outdated, but according to this study it is still essential for this particular position…
Has the cover letter become dated? While many job seekers wonder about the need to write one in their application, wondering if they are really read, one might believe this ritual is doomed to disappear. However, in certain cases, it remains the key that still opens doors…
The cover letter may have a dusty image but it remains a tool that can make a difference. Recruiters recognize it: receiving a personalized message often shows real interest in the position. In 2025, according to a study conducted by Zety, a platform that allows you to generate a CV, more than one candidate in two continues to write one and candidates believe that a careful letter increases their chances of being interviewed.
But expectations remain high! No letters that are too classic or generated by artificial intelligence. The letter should be direct and reflect a real personality. Certain sectors remain very attached to this exercise. According to the Zety ranking, multi-skilled employees come second among those who attach cover letters to their application. We also find very administrative positions at the top, such as executive assistants or secretaries, as well as “stressed” professions such as order preparers or delivery drivers. In this case, it helps to stand out among often similar profiles.
But if there is one position for which a cover letter remains essential, it is that of intern. Young candidates, often without experience, have everything to gain. According to Zety data, 65% of 15-29 year olds systematically attach a letter to their CV. The candidates certainly do not have a professional background to detail, but this document becomes their space of expression to explain their project, their curiosity or their desire to learn. They can thus prove that they are looking for a real immersion beyond a simple internship.
As long as there are interns looking for their first chance, the cover letter will not have said its last word. It is also valuable for junior profiles or workers undergoing retraining who do not have a completed CV related to the position of their choice, and who can therefore stand out with a letter…
