Crafting the perfect cover letter is often the difference between getting a call for an interview or being passed over. For ambitious job seekers aiming for six-figure salaries, an outstanding cover ...

The most important step before beginning to apply for a new job is to create a good resume. It is widely believed, that a good resume should be a brief summary of your personal and professional ...

Picture it: You’re applying for jobs on LinkedIn, and there’s a cover letter field. But it’s optional. So, do you take 30 minutes to craft one that will impress? Or, do you get stuck wondering how ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. Despite headlines about layoffs and companies downsizing, the ...

Crafting a compelling modern cover letter is a crucial step in the job application process. However, many job seekers encounter situations where they don’t have a specific address to include in their ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Every job-seeker in today’s market asks themselves the ...

I've written other posts about writing challenges connected to the job search: how writing anxiety can affect the job search and how writing samples add another layer of challenge to the job seeker.

Job searches are rough. First, you’ve got to find a gig that feels like a good fit, then you’ve got to make sure your résumé is up to date and lively, and then there’s the — let’s just call it what it ...

When a friend of mine – I’ll call her Carol – asked me to help with a job cover letter last weekend, I said sure, piece of cake. I write and edit for a living. How difficult could it be to fix a page ...