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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

An email cover letter is essential for making a strong first impression and showcasing your unique contributions to potential employers. Key elements like a captivating subject line, professional ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Johnny C. Taylor Jr. tackles your human resources questions as part of a series for USA TODAY. Taylor is president and CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management, the world's largest HR ...

The cover letter is its own unique, dreaded genre of writing. In a few — often formulaic — paragraphs, job applicants must accomplish several things: prostrate themselves at the feet of hiring ...

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 ...