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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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Having an impressive CV is one thing, but a well-written covering letter can really make you stand out from the crowd. Job-application letters (or cover or covering letters, as they're variously ...