A cover letter introduces you to a potential employer and should accompany your résumé, unless the employer requests otherwise. If there is an option to include a cover letter, we always recommend ...

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 ...

When submitting a job application, your resume can only go so far. Resumes tell prospective employers about your experience and education, but they're essentially fact sheets. A cover letter gives ...

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 ...

Here’s what to do instead to help you stand out and land the role, says Jeremy Schifeling, founder of The Job Insiders and ...

As someone with decades of experience as a job interviewer and applicant, I’m always surprised when I encounter dismissiveness—and outright disdain—of cover letters (especially when that ...

I used resume spammers to apply for 120 jobs. Chaos ensued. In the fall of 2020, I found myself in unfamiliar territory: I was looking for a new job. In theory, it was something I should have ...

AI offers job applicants many advantages, but they should be vigilant about potential drawbacks. #NewsismyBusiness ...