Most recruiters I speak with do read cover letters, but only after looking at a CV they think is a good fit. They want to make sure you meet the qualifications before spending the extra time.

Cover letters ... of applying to a job. They're more like writing an essay than a concise list of bullets outlining your achievements, as in your resume. Still, 89% of recruiters expect job ...

Most job sites will encourage you to write a cover letter that’s half a page to a page long. Harrison says that “recruiters have a lot to look through, so too much information may not even get ...