Cover letters are still the brown M&M test [0] in some fields. It's a sign you read the application guidelines which specify details, usually including a cover

Cover letters are still the brown M&M test [0] in some fields. It's a sign you read the application guidelines which specify details, usually including a cover letter. No cover, it gets tossed in favor of people who follow instructions. [0] https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/brown-out/ https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/brown-out/