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 ...

Wondering if you really need to submit a cover letter? Here's the truth about this part of the job application process. Some experts say that the cover letter is dead. Others vehemently disagree. But ...

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How can a candidate write a project manager cover letter that grabs attention and secures an interview? Consider this perspective from someone who has hired many project managers over the years: “When ...

What is the role of a cover letter in the application for a faculty job at a teaching institution? The primary function of the cover letter is to help you make the short list. Many search committee ...

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 ...

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