Not all job applications require cover letters. You can imagine which kinds of industries care about them (anything that involves written communications like law, publishing, marketing) and those that ...

Do you still need to send a cover letters when applying for job - and if so, how do they look these days? Some 50% of hiring managers don't read cover letters, according to resume writer and interview ...

In today’s competitive job market, job seekers often stumble across postings that seem perfect—except for one glaring issue: they don’t meet all the listed qualifications. If you’ve ever hesitated to ...

The cover letter is its own unique, dreaded genre of writing. In a few — often formulaic — paragraphs, job applicants must accomplish several things: prostrate themselves at the feet of hiring ...

Johnny C. Taylor Jr. tackles your human resources questions as part of a series for USA TODAY. Taylor is president and CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management, the world's largest HR ...

This is the first of five installments of “How to Get an Academic Job,” a new guide on the tenure-track search from our Career Talk columnists. Next up: “CVs, Cover Letters, and Other Application ...

Job hunting can be so stressful, as you put in application after application and wonder why you need to regurgitate in a cover letter everything that’s already in your resume. To help break up the ...

If you’re looking for a job, your first step may be to peruse job boards. While it’s a tried-and-true method, a growing number of jobs are “hidden,” as more companies move to employee referrals and ...

Applying right away can boost the chances you'll hear back about a role, LinkedIn data shows. Responding quickly to employers can up your chances of getting an interview and a job, Indeed found.