Are cover letters really necessary? Well, not always. Honestly, most of the roles I’ve landed didn’t even require one. But when done right, a strong letter can be a game-changer. In fact, 83% of ...

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 ...

In today’s competitive job market, standing out is crucial—and how you submit your application can make all the difference. Submitting a well-crafted cover letter is essential to make a strong ...

Resumes and LinkedIn profiles may get the lion’s share of attention, but a good cover letter can go a long way toward impressing hiring decision-makers. One survey by ResumeLab found that 83% of ...

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 ...

Internships are an excellent way to increase your experience in a specific field. Not only that, but they allow you to determine whether or not a career path is the right fit for you. During an ...

A cover letter also acknowledges the human reader beyond the robot eyes—a human reader who can use the information in your note to add context to your resume. Your cover letter is a chance to set the ...

Cover letters, while not always required by large airlines for online applications, are crucial for corporate jobs, smaller companies, cold applications, and job fairs to introduce candidates and ...

No one loves writing cover letters. They can seem awkward or even boring when you’ve written many. And they are time-consuming. So when a job posting includes the words “cover letter optional,” it can ...

Do cover letters matter these days? It depends on who you ask. Some recruiters love learning more about each job applicant, while others find the practice antiquated. So should you write one if it ...