In her new book, Syme's Letter Writer, Rachel Syme of The New Yorker explains how to write a delightful letter to a loved one. Unlike texting and email, old-fashioned letters, hand-addressed and sent ...

In our digital age of quick texts and brief emails, the art of letter writing offers a unique opportunity to create meaningful connections with loved ones. A well-crafted letter provides space for ...

Summer stretches before us, with all its potential for meeting research and writing goals. But if you’re going on the faculty-job market for the first time — as a recent Ph.D. or an advanced doctoral ...

Working with AI to craft a cover letter. Consider Jeni’s recent interview for a director position, where she was invited by a friend (not in HR) for an informal interview, over coffee. The role is a ...

You’ve got your résumé in order and are about to apply for the job—but what about the cover letter? If you're staring at a blank page, it can be daunting. But learning how to craft an effective cover ...

Cover letters can be one of the most challenging parts of applying to a job. They're more like writing an essay than a concise list of bullets outlining your achievements, as in your resume. Still, 89 ...

When you think about how to write a love letter, you may think of an epic, sweeping declaration of one's deepest desires. And although love letters certainly can be this, they don't have to be. For me ...

In today’s competitive job market, an effective cover letter can make all the difference in securing your dream position. Whether you’re an ambitious job seeker or an employee aiming for a six-figure ...

In the last few years, we have experienced candidate-driven markets in America, but the trend started to change in 2023. In April 2024, Reuters, for example, wrote about another 7% increase in layoff ...