i do think cover letters are important, but would emphasize they should employ a less is more approach. just enough to show a "voice", a persona -- humanizing t

i do think cover letters are important, but would emphasize they should employ a less is more approach. just enough to show a "voice", a persona -- humanizing the interaction. perhaps pointing out 1 or 2 key things that might show in an understated way that you "get" something that might be of value to the employer, or highlights something about your unique value. but don't overdo it. too much about why you want to work at this company is gonna start to smell a bit.