Is AI Making Cover Letters Obsolete in Today’s Job Market?

ABOUT THE EPISODE Artificial intelligence is reshaping the job application process and changing the role of the traditional cover letter. Wharton professor Judd Kessler explains why AI-generated applications may weaken cover letters as a meaningful signal to employers. As technology makes it easier to apply everywhere at once, hiring managers are placing more value on recommendations and real-world connections. Kessler what these shifts mean for job seekers and the future of hiring.

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