Cover Letters are precise and a conversation opener, they are written specifically to arouse interest of a recruiter in a candidate and are more often than not a key deciding factor whether a resume will get opened or not. (resumebuilder.isourcecorp.com)
Your resume needs to awaken the curiosity and interest of the recruiter if you want a sure shot at securing a position. (jobcluster.com)
Although I was still relatively new to the professional world, it was a mixture of my current experience, my educational background and my blog that piqued the interest of a recruiter. (skirttherulesblog.com)