Congratulations! You were just offered that dream job you have been interviewing for! Now that you’re ready to accept the position, what is the next step? When it comes to accepting a job, you want to ...

Resumes, cover letters and writing samples are the first, and sometimes only, opportunity to make a positive impression on an employer. They must be perfect. Your entire work history and educational ...

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 ...

Cover letters are your opportunity to expand on the information in your resume. It should detail exactly how and why you would add value to their organization and illustrate your communication and ...

For a Ph.D., writing cover letters for nonacademic jobs — letters that explain how your skills and experience make you a good fit — can be difficult and frustrating. That isn’t because Ph.D.s have no ...

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 ...