Are cover letters really necessary? Well, not always. Honestly, most of the roles I’ve landed didn’t even require one. But when done right, a strong letter can be a game-changer. In fact, 83% of ...

Over the past year and a half, we've all had a lot of time to consider what we want from our current jobs, and many people have realized it's time to move on to the next opportunity. In fact, this ...

No one loves writing cover letters. They can seem awkward or even boring when you’ve written many. And they are time-consuming. So when a job posting includes the words “cover letter optional,” it can ...

Good tidings to you! I write this letter today to tell you: personal writing is tough. Sure, elementary school might have taught us about structure and form — the textbooks say a well-composed letter ...

This article is part of the collection: How to Score a Job in Edtech: Tips From Experts, Experienced Job Hunters and More. You’ve found the perfect role, the perfect company and you’ve honed your ...

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Faculty members often seem to lack insight into how to write strong letters on their students’ behalf, writes Manya Whitaker, who offers 10 guidelines for improvement. A few years ago, I wrote “A ...