Any cover letter needs to be well written and properly presented; but a cover letter for teachers really should be as close to perfect as it’s possible to get. Teaching, of course, can be a difficult ...

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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 ...

In this year’s hiring cycle, you may be sending out more than a dozen academic job applications, all of which have deadlines within a few weeks of one another. The prospect of tailoring each cover ...

What is the role of a cover letter in the application for a faculty job at a teaching institution? The primary function of the cover letter is to help you make the short list. Many search committee ...

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 ...

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 ...

A well-crafted resume and cover letter are essential to securing an interview and moving further in the job search. Career Services provides resources to help you develop your resume and cover letter, ...

The internet has changed the way people apply for jobs in the television news business. No longer do candidates send news directors VHS tapes or DVDs of work examples via the postal service, instead ...

The purpose of a resume is to introduce your qualifications and skills to employers. The goal of a resume is to get an interview so that you can further share your qualifications and learn more about ...

I've written other posts about writing challenges connected to the job search: how writing anxiety can affect the job search and how writing samples add another layer of challenge to the job seeker.

Your application materials should be strategic and persuasive, not just a list of your experience and skills. Use the following resources to develop focused, personalized and appropriate job ...