Never Skip Structure In many of the cover letters I read, applicants didn’t follow any type of structure, the letter was nothing more than a few block paragraphs, no address, salutation, etc. When a ...

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Promise is what a good cover letter sets out to reveal. The goal is to convince your audience that you are ready to step into the role of faculty member. To continue reading for FREE, please sign in.

Resumes and Cover Letters A resume is a marketing tool and an extension of your professional brand. An effective resume showcases your experience, achievements and strengths, relating them to a ...

Then your cover letter opener would pull something from your background that addresses that critical need: In my last job, I designed a landing page that grew website traffic by 400%.

The job application letter, or the cover letter, is the most important part of your application. It’s the first thing a search committee member sees. Typically, a search committee member will read ...