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 ...

The internet has been swirling with talk of ChatGPT, the Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool that can write just about anything. But have you thought about how you might be able to apply AI to your job ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I explore personal branding and storytelling in the digital age. Your cover letter is equally as important as your resume, because ...

When applying for jobs, ChatGPT-4 can make the cover-letter writing process more manageable. An AI consultant shares tips for writing an effective cover letter using ChatGPT. Here's a step-by-step ...

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 ...

The earliest record of the cover letter for employment dates back to the 1950s according to The Atlantic, and has been used ever since as an addition to resumes, for candidates to prove to potential ...

When you are applying to a job, writing a cover letter can be a daunting task. No two job descriptions are the same and; therefore, no two cover letters you write should be either. This guide is here ...

In the last few years, we have experienced candidate-driven markets in America, but the trend started to change in 2023. In April 2024, Reuters, for example, wrote about another 7% increase in layoff ...

Your application materials should be strategic and persuasive, not just a list of your experience and skills. Use the following resources to develop focused, personalized and appropriate job ...

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 ...

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 ...

The purpose of a resume is to introduce your qualifications and skills to employers. The goal of a resume is to get an interview so that you can further share your qualifications and learn more about ...