Judd Kessler, professor of business economics and public policy at the Wharton School and author of Lucky by Design, explains how artificial intelligence is eroding the signaling power of cover letters and elevating the importance of recommendations, networking, and real-world connections in the labor market.
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The Decline of the Cover Letter in the AI Era
Wharton professor of business economics and public policy discusses how artificial intelligence is weakening the value of cover letters and reshaping hiring signals.
March 6, 2026
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