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 ...

Struggling to write a cover letter for position in a job? This guide will teach you how to create a standout cover letter tailored to the position you want. You’ll learn what to include, how to ...

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When you are applying to a job, writing a cover letter can be a daunting task. No two job descriptions are the same and; therefore, no two cover letters you write should be either. This guide is here ...

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 ...

Resumes and LinkedIn profiles may get the lion’s share of attention, but a good cover letter can go a long way toward impressing hiring decision-makers. One survey by ResumeLab found that 83% of ...

Wondering if you really need to submit a cover letter? Here's the truth about this part of the job application process. Some experts say that the cover letter is dead. Others vehemently disagree. But ...

This is the second of five installments of “How to Get an Academic Job,” a new guide on the tenure-track search from our Career Talk columnists. Previously the series explored what to do “Before You ...

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Make a strong first impression with a well-written cover letter that demonstrates your fit and enthusiasm for the job. Writing a tailored cover letter shows an employer that you are a serious ...