An email cover letter is essential for making a strong first impression and showcasing your unique contributions to potential employers. Key elements like a captivating subject line, professional ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I explore personal branding and storytelling in the digital age. Your cover letter is equally as important as your resume, because ...

Crafting a compelling cover letter is a crucial step in the job application process. However, there are instances where you might need to submit a cover letter without a specific name or ...

It’s a tough job market in today’s economy. If you want to stand out, you can’t just have a stellar resume; you also need to have a great cover letter. But many job seekers don’t know what cover ...

Working with AI to craft a cover letter. Consider Jeni’s recent interview for a director position, where she was invited by a friend (not in HR) for an informal interview, over coffee. The role is a ...

A cover letter is typically a three- to five-paragraph letter that is submitted with your resume for a job application. Cover letters shouldn’t be longer than one page; it is supposed to be a ...

Make a strong first impression with a well-written cover letter that demonstrates your fit and enthusiasm for the job. Writing a tailored cover letter shows an employer that you are a serious ...

Summer stretches before us, with all its potential for meeting research and writing goals. But if you’re going on the faculty-job market for the first time — as a recent Ph.D. or an advanced doctoral ...

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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 ...

"Do I really need to write a cover letter? Really??" As Military.com's transition master coach, I field this question all the time. For transitioning military, veterans and military spouses, writing ...

Here’s a poll we don’t need to take: How many job seekers enjoy writing cover letters? Surprise! No one’s hand went up. That may be why some surveys report fewer than half of job seekers use cover ...