Are cover letters scanned by ATS? October 16, 2020 05:25 We’ve encountered a few ATS that search for keywords within cover letters. Basically, if an application asks for a cover letter, they’re likely to scan it through ATS. You can read more about cover letters in our Learning Center. Related articles How do I scan a cover letter with Jobscan? Why do my results say I’m missing skills when they’re already on my resume? How can I delete my scan history or uploaded resumes? Is Jobscan’s algorithm based off of real Applicant Tracking Systems? How do I cancel my account?