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EPISODE · Jun 2, 2026 · 6 MIN

How to Write a Cover Letter That Actually Gets Read

from The Resume Room with Fexingo: Resume Writing, Cover Letters, and Application Strategy · host Fexingo

In this episode, Lucas and Luna tackle the cover letter — specifically, how to write one that hiring managers actually read in 2026. They break down the 'three-paragraph structure' that works, explain why you should never start with 'I am writing to apply for...', and share the one trick that gets your cover letter past the first five-second scan. Lucas cites data from a 2025 survey of 500 hiring managers at mid-size companies showing that 68% spend less than 30 seconds on a cover letter — and that personalized, role-specific letters have a 40% higher callback rate. They also discuss when not to include a cover letter at all, and why attaching one to every application can actually hurt you. #CoverLetter #JobSearch #CareerAdvice #HiringTips #ResumeTips #JobApplication #RecruiterTips #ProfessionalDevelopment #CareerStrategy #JobHunt #InterviewTips #Employment #JobSeeker #WorkAdvice #CareerGrowth #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TheResumeRoom Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

In this episode, Lucas and Luna tackle the cover letter — specifically, how to write one that hiring managers actually read in 2026. They break down the 'three-paragraph structure' that works, explain why you should never start with 'I am writing to apply for...', and share the one trick that gets your cover letter past the first five-second scan. Lucas cites data from a 2025 survey of 500 hiring managers at mid-size companies showing that 68% spend less than 30 seconds on a cover letter — and that personalized, role-specific letters have a 40% higher callback rate. They also discuss when not to include a cover letter at all, and why attaching one to every application can actually hurt you. #CoverLetter #JobSearch #CareerAdvice #HiringTips #ResumeTips #JobApplication #RecruiterTips #ProfessionalDevelopment #CareerStrategy #JobHunt #InterviewTips #Employment #JobSeeker #WorkAdvice #CareerGrowth #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TheResumeRoom Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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