Crafting the perfect cover letter is often the difference between getting a call for an interview or being passed over. For ambitious job seekers aiming for six-figure salaries, an outstanding cover ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. Despite headlines about layoffs and companies downsizing, the ...

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 ...

Cover letters are the bane of their existence for anyone who works in career services. Few people, from the most senior partners in firms to first-year law students, are good at writing a cover letter ...

I've written other posts about writing challenges connected to the job search: how writing anxiety can affect the job search and how writing samples add another layer of challenge to the job seeker.

A cover letter is a crucial document that introduces a job applicant to a potential employer, highlighting their relevant skills, experience, and interest in the position. It serves as a personal ...

Catch the employer’s attention quickly by leading with a strong statement. Clearly express why you are writing. State how you learned of the organization and job opening. Express your interest in the ...

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 ...

I've written other posts about writing challenges connected to the job search: how writing anxiety can affect the job search and how writing samples add another layer of challenge to the job seeker.

When a friend of mine – I’ll call her Carol – asked me to help with a job cover letter last weekend, I said sure, piece of cake. I write and edit for a living. How difficult could it be to fix a page ...