How important are cover letters for hedge fund job applications?

Hi all,

I was just wondering how important are cover letters, and what do people try to convey through that? I am graduating this month. Thank you.

Regards Sumit

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Useless. No one reads them in HFs/PEs.

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Depends on your seniority...

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