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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Over the last five years, I’ve read something like 500 applications for entry-level media jobs. Over time, I’ve spotted many talented people, including a number of recent college graduates who are now ...

Cover letters should complement your résumé and illustrate your interests, the skills you possess, and your communication abilities. Your cover letter speaks volumes about how you will work ...

A cover letter is your personal introduction to a prospective employer. While a résumé is a document itemizing your abilities and experiences, a cover letter is your chance to really emphasize why and ...

Because no cover letter can convey all this information appropriately in only two pages, you will need to tailor your letter depending on the department, the university, the requirements specified in ...

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 ...