HR Glossary

What is Cover Letter?

A written document submitted alongside a resume that introduces the candidate, explains their interest in the role, and highlights relevant qualifications.

Why it matters in hiring

Cover Letter comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.

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• Cost Per Hire
• Cost to Company (CTC)
• CPF Contribution (Singapore)
• CPP - Canada Pension Plan (Canada)
• Criminal Record Check (Canada)
• Critical Incident Method
• Cross-Training
• Crowdsourced Feedback

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