Resume vs Cover Letter: When applying for a job, every company may follow its own hiring process, but some requirements are universal. One of the most common is the resume-almost every employer asks ...

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 ...

As a job seeker you need to be ready with both a resume and a cover letter. You need both a resume and cover letter in your job search. Most job applications require a resume right away, and the best ...

A cover letter is essential when specific job postings request one, especially in industries like finance, HR, and creative fields. In a competitive job market, a personalized cover letter can ...

Applying for a job gets more competitive every year. People entering the job market for the first time are often so overwhelmed with the whole process that they make common mistakes when writing their ...

A cover letter, also known as a letter of application, introduces you to an employer and explains why you are the best candidate for the job. Your cover letter should be targeted to a specific ...

The Career Services office regularly offers resume and job search workshops. Visit the events page to find out about this semester's workshops. If you are having difficulty getting started, Career ...

Dear Sam: I just read in your column about how cover letters are still important. My sons are looking for jobs and have been most of the summer. Most of the jobs they’ve been applying for have been ...

The US economy seems OK on the surface. GDP growth has been north of 3% for the last two quarters, and conditions in the ...

Congratulations, recent graduates; now it's time to find a job. Don't worry, productivity expert Jill Duffy has some tricks and pointers for creating your best resumes and cover letters. I'm an expert ...

When reviewing job growth and salary information, it’s important to remember that actual numbers can vary due to many different factors—like years of experience in the role, industry of employment, ...