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 ...

Searching for a position in higher education can be time-consuming, and the hiring processes can vary widely based on your discipline. The first step is to consult with your mentors and advisors about ...

Academic statements are the documents that make up the academic dossier or application packet. This dossier usually comprises the academic cover letter, usually called a “job letter” or letter of ...

‘Tis the season of the academic job search. Thousands of job candidates are putting together applications, hoping to make an impression on search committees. While ProfHacker has covered two important ...

Be succinct, but there is no need to trim an academic cover letter to a single page. One thing to avoid is putting a cover letter on the letterhead of an applicant’s current organization. Generic ...

When you apply for an academic job, your cover letter helps a hiring committee interpret your curriculum vitae and conveys your excitement about and dedication to your work. Your mission is to land an ...

The purpose of a resume is to introduce your qualifications and skills to employers. The goal of a resume is to get an interview so that you can further share your qualifications and learn more about ...

Intended for MSU graduate students planning to enter the academic job market, this presentation will be given by Dr. Stacy Kastner. Writing a cover letter and curriculum vitae will be the focus of ...

Andrew Ancheta is a finance editor who has reported extensively on cryptocurrency, NFTs, economics, and history. He previously worked as an editor for China Daily. Khadija Khartit is a strategy, ...

Now that the job market is heating up, you may be tempted to start looking around and gauging your market value. Then the thought of having to send out your information, complete with an introductory ...

Your resume serves as a personal introduction to potential employers and is a reflection of your professionalism, abilities, and communication skills. It must serve as an effective "marketing tool" to ...