Many companies now don’t require candidates to submit cover letters. But should you still submit them? The author argues that ...

Dear Professor Greatguy and Members of the Faculty Search Committee, I am writing to apply for your department’s open position for an assistant professor of organic chemistry. I have enclosed my ...

Be sure to provide specific examples of your experience and quantify your claims. Feel free to reference the following cover letter samples and tailor yours accordingly. Note that there are different ...

Your cover letter is the first sample of your writing skills. It is essential to proofread! Close the letter with "Sincerely" or "Very truly yours"; leave space (usually 4 spaces) to sign your name.

Somebody hiring you for a job will skim your resume, or may use an applicant tracking system to review it, but they will read your cover letter if considering you for a position. Resumes are a ...

Over the course of my career, I’ve read probably tens of thousands of cover letters. (And yes, that’s as boring as it sounds.

A cover letter (sometimes referred to as a justification or letter to reviewers) is an excellent opportunity for you to promote your work to the editor and reviewers Please note, these guidelines are ...

It’s important to target and customize your cover letter to the company and to link your unique interests and skills to the specific job opportunity. Check out our resources below for help crafting ...

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