What to say at every point of your job hunt

From there, she says that following the “HIRE” template can help guide job seekers through every step of the process. HIRE stands for: H: hook your audience, I: inspire, R: reinforce your message with reasons and examples, E: end with engagement and a call to action. 

She says this approach can work for both verbal and written communications including, cover letters, résumés, interviews, thank you notes, and even networking.

As for skipping (or outsourcing to AI) some of the less popular parts of the job hunt process, like writing a cover letter or thank you note, Humphrey says that both offer a personal touch, an opportunity to show your communication skills and your understanding of the hiring company and the job. Why would you want to skip or outsource that? No wonder, she points out, that 83% of recruiters and hiring managers consider cover letters “important.”