“Hi! This is Shelly. I’ve just read the most incredible cover letter, submitted by you, for our marketing position. Did you actually write it yourself?” My mind whirled. Most beautiful cover letter?

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 ...

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 ...

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Navigating the job market can be a challenging endeavor, especially for ambitious and skilled professionals aiming for six-figure career paths. One essential tool in your job application arsenal is ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Caroline Castrillon covers career, entrepreneurship and women at work. A compelling cover letter can make all the difference in ...

Close-up of a woman in a yellow shirt typing on a laptop, situated at a vibrant workspace with paperwork around. AI has in many ways leveled the playing field when it comes to candidates’ written ...