AI is becoming more widely used in the job-hunting process, with people using it for things like job interviews and even comparing offers.

Online applications usually include an optional field where you can upload a cover letter. Think “optional” means you don’t have to include one? Think again.

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I also embedded a snapshot of the video in a PDF titled "video cover letter," added the same hyperlink, and attached that ...