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

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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 ...

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In a time when ChatGPT wasn’t yet known to the world, I wrote a cover letter that did exactly what it was supposed to: provided additional context for why I deserved the job I was applying for. And it ...

Too often, job seekers treat cover letters as afterthoughts or ignore them altogether. By including a cover letter with every resume you send, you'll add an important element to your job-search ...

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The most effective cover letters tell a story about why you are qualified for the role. Familiarize yourself with the job description. Explain how your experience qualifies you for the requirements ...

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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 ...

In the competitive landscape of today’s job market, securing a six-figure position requires more than just a stellar resume. A well-crafted cover letter can be the key differentiator that sets you ...

From polishing resumes to interview prep, here's how job seekers use AI in 2026. Editing is key because 21% of employers say using AI poorly shows a lack of effort.