Over the course of my career, I’ve read probably tens of thousands of cover letters. (And yes, that’s as boring as it sounds.

While there is no concrete data on how many of these were recruitment and HR jobs, some big tech companies ... when people are writing blasé cover letters. No matter how beautifully written ...

you will need to tailor your letter depending on the department, the university, the requirements specified in the job call, your application package, etc. Keep in mind, the cover letter should not ...