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 ...

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 ...

Sociologist Andrew Whitehead started a Twitter thread some months ago detailing his take on various stages of the academic job market. For the cover letter, he gave excellent advice. He suggested ...

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 ...

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 ...

Making a cover letter that complements your resume can be a challenging task. But, when it’s done right, it can potentially land you a job interview with a dream employer. Here are seven cover letter ...

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 ...

When applying for a job or internship, companies could ask you to send in several documents, such as a resume or work samples. In many cases, you may also have to include a cover letter for an ...

Crafting a strong cover letter is essential when applying for an internship, as it’s often your first opportunity to make a good impression on potential employers. A well-written cover letter ...