Have you found your dream job and can’t wait to apply? If so, we recommend checking out our sample cover letters, to make sure your application is fully covered. Some employers require a cover letter ...

Learn how to stand out in a sea of cover letters. Here are seven phrases that hiring managers flag as instant dealbreakers, plus alternatives that will make your job application stand out. 1. “To Whom ...

During any job search, you’ll be tasked with writing a cover letter. But knowing what to write and how to express yourself in a clear, concise manner and win over a potential employer can be tough.

Your job hunt often starts out by jumping through a number of word-related hoops — filling in endless forms, polishing your resume, perhaps producing extra written materials such as diversity ...

Knowing how to write a cover letter for a job can help take your job application to the top of the pile. Although it might seem like an extra step in the application process, it’s really a chance to ...

This is the second of five installments of “How to Get an Academic Job,” a new guide on the tenure-track search from our Career Talk columnists. Previously the series explored what to do “Before You ...

The most important step before beginning to apply for a new job is to create a good resume. It is widely believed, that a good resume should be a brief summary of your personal and professional ...

Yes, we would still consider a job application that does not have a cover letter, however it is not advisable to do so. A cover letter gives you an additional opportunity to impress a hiring manager ...