Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

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 ...

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 ...

Anyone who's ever applied for a job knows how stressful it can be. And for some, the hardest part is the cover letter. It should be professional, but make you stand out. It should be short, but not ...

Keep up with the times, or you'll be left behind — the rapid expansion of AI has made this old belief highly relevant today. If you're not leveraging AI in different tasks, someone else using it might ...

Your cover letter is equally as important as your resume, because once a hiring manager has read your resume, they will read your cover letter to get more information about you. As we enter into 2024, ...

Cover letters can be one of the most challenging parts of applying to a job. They're more like writing an essay than a concise list of bullets outlining your achievements, as in your resume. Still, 89 ...

Here at the Work Life section, we get how daunting it can feel to write a cover letter—even when you’re genuinely excited for the job. What do you say? Should you really write a creative hook, or is ...

Today, the pressure to write a great cover letter is tremendous. Many job seekers are relying on generative artificial ...

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 ...

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 highly competitive job market that's out there, finding a new role can be brutal. Following the shift to remote work and the Great Resignation, today's employment conditions have swung the ...