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.) In doing so, what I’ve learned is that most job applicants’ cover letters ...

Something that should always go alongside your resume is your cover letter. Cover letters help you stand out to employers.

In the highly competitive job market that's out there, finding a new role can be brutal. Following the shift to remote work and the Great Resignation, today's employment conditions have swung the ...

Job seekers often make the mistake of summarizing their resume in their cover letters and simply use template language to introduce themselves -- if they write a cover letter at all. But cover letters ...

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 ...

If a job you’re applying for requests a cover letter — or gives you the option to include one — you should definitely take the time to write a strong one. A reported 83% of hiring managers say a cover ...

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 ...

Cover letters, while less crucial for large airlines, remain valuable for smaller companies, corporate roles, and networking situations. A well-written cover letter enhances a resume by showcasing ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Covering careers and strategic leadership for executives and managers. In recent years, there has been more and more speculation ...

Anyone who's ever applied for a job knows how stressful it can be. And for some, the hardest part is the cover letter. It should be professional, but make you stand out. It should be short, but not ...

When it comes to job searching, writing a great cover letter is key to scoring a job interview. Unlike your resume, which is a straightforward list of former employers, accomplishments and job titles, ...