u/Defiant-Canary-6134

I'm currently applying for jobs and I keep getting conflicting advice from friends on cover letters. Some say a cover letter should be a full page others say keep it super short, and even a couple who say don't bother at all unless the job posting specifically asks for one.

So I'm a bit stuck. How long should a cover letter be in today's job market? And realistically, does it even make a difference in a job application or is a strong resume enough most of the time?

Would really appreciate hearing from anybody involved in hiring. What actually helps when ur reviewing applications?