It’s easy, and frankly common, to sink hundreds of hours into a job hunt. The longer your job hunt takes, the more desperate it can start to feel and the more hours you may feel like you have to ...

Making a cover letter that complements your resume can be a challenging task. But, when it’s done right, it can potentially land you a job interview with a dream employer. Here are seven cover letter ...

The internet has been swirling with talk of ChatGPT, the Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool that can write just about anything. But have you thought about how you might be able to apply AI to your job ...

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 ...

A cover letter is typically a three- to five-paragraph letter that is submitted with your resume for a job application. Cover letters shouldn’t be longer than one page; it is supposed to be a ...

In the last few years, we have experienced candidate-driven markets in America, but the trend started to change in 2023. In April 2024, Reuters, for example, wrote about another 7% increase in layoff ...

Working with AI to craft a cover letter. Consider Jeni’s recent interview for a director position, where she was invited by a friend (not in HR) for an informal interview, over coffee. The role is a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I explore personal branding and storytelling in the digital age. Your cover letter is equally as important as your resume, because ...

A reverse chronology of who you’ve worked for is the familiar definition of a resume. It’s not, however, the best way to land a job, according to Quentin Schultze, author of How to Write Powerful ...

Resumes and LinkedIn profiles may get the lion’s share of attention, but a good cover letter can go a long way toward impressing hiring decision-makers. One survey by ResumeLab found that 83% of ...