Applying for a job is probably not at the top of anyone's list of fun things to do. Understanding the role that application letters play gives you skills to smooth the process. Types of application ...

Job counselors often brace themselves for what's coming before they even open a reference source on cover letters: Usually a protest but just as often a long-winded, straight-from-the-gut sigh. What ...

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 ...

Recent discussions of that peculiar beast, genre, have kicked up some questionable observations, among them that genre has ceased to be meaningful when we have what some critics dub "autofiction" (See ...

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 ...

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 ...