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 ...

Securing an internship in your desired industry is the first step to a successful career. It’s your initial opportunity to gain hands-on experience, improve your skills, and make valuable ...

In today’s competitive job market, an effective cover letter can make all the difference in securing your dream position. Whether you’re an ambitious job seeker or an employee aiming for a six-figure ...

Over the course of my career, I’ve read probably tens of thousands of cover letters. (And yes, that’s as boring as it sounds.

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 ...

In the last few years, we have experienced candidate-driven markets in America, but the trend started to change in 2023. In April 2024, Reuters, for example, wrote about another 7% increase in layoff ...

Keep up with the times, or you'll be left behind — the rapid expansion of AI has made this old belief highly relevant today. If you're not leveraging AI in different tasks, someone else using it might ...

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There might be nothing job seekers dread more than writing up cover letter after cover letter. But could an AI tool really be the solution, or is it too good to be true? According to the American ...

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 ...

Not all job applications require cover letters. You can imagine which kinds of industries care about them (anything that involves written communications like law, publishing, marketing) and those that ...

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 ...