Recent discussions of that peculiar beast, genre, have kicked up some questionable observations, among them that genre has ceased to be meaningful when we have what some critics dub "autofiction" (See ...

Learning the art of cover letter writing is essential for moving ahead in today’s world. Writing a cover letter is an important skill for people to have. Whether you are a student or employee, knowing ...

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 ...

Have you found your dream job and can’t wait to apply? If so, we recommend checking out our sample cover letters, to make sure your application is fully covered. Some employers require a cover letter ...

Recent discussions of that peculiar beast, genre, have kicked up some questionable observations, among them that genre has ceased to be meaningful when we have what some critics dub "autofiction" (See ...

Your job hunt often starts out by jumping through a number of word-related hoops — filling in endless forms, polishing your resume, perhaps producing extra written materials such as diversity ...

It’s a tough job market in today’s economy. If you want to stand out, you can’t just have a stellar resume; you also need to have a great cover letter. But many job seekers don’t know what cover ...

Mark Twain once said, “I didn’t have time to write a short letter, so I wrote a long one instead.” It’s a good reminder: It does take time to write a short, well-crafted letter. I know the challenge ...

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The new year is here, and the race for top jobs is already heating up. According to a recent survey, Monday, January 13, was the most popular day of the year to submit resumes nationwide. But don’t ...

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 ...