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https://ircareerstarters.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Screenshot-2025-01-07-105717.png1184454Where a CV is the bread and butter of your application, your cover letter is the garnished cold cuts you put on top to satisfy recruiters. While relatively short and very limited in scope, the cover letter can be handy in explaining exactly why your relevant experiences make you a perfect match for the job...