The cover letter and resume are going to be read by a keyword-scanning algorithm, not a human being, anyway.<p>In my experience, the main way anyone gets a job is through personal connections. The cover letter and resume are like some weird archaic relic of a bygone era. As a formality, you have to submit them to some online system, but only after you&#x27;ve already interviewed and been offered the job. They&#x27;re like paper thank-you notes for wedding gifts: The forms must be obeyed.