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 ...

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 ...

Cover letters are your opportunity to expand on the information in your resume. It should detail exactly how and why you would add value to their organization and illustrate your communication and ...

While your resume is a great tool for outlining the chronological story of your career, your cover letter is an important piece that paints the picture of why you are the ideal candidate for the job. ...

Resumes, cover letters and writing samples are the first, and sometimes only, opportunity to make a positive impression on an employer. They must be perfect. Your entire work history and educational ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Retirement coach, author and blogger for NextAvenue.org Here’s why this book matters: Even in a virtual world, a strong job search ...

Formal letters differ in some key ways from e-mail and even from professional memos. The purpose of a formal letter is often serious: It may be a formal application for a job, a formal statement of 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 ...