Cover letters, to send one or not? If you are serious about getting a job, always send a cover letter unless the job posting specifically says no cover letters. The cover letter introduces you to the ...

Use a business-letter format and stick to one page of 3-5 paragraphs. Like a résumé, each cover letter you write should be tailored to the specific position and employer to align with the organization ...

There's no rule against sending a letter to a hiring manager, even if they didn't post a job listing. Letters of interest are also helpful when someone has tipped you off to an opening that hasn ...

Keep in mind, the cover letter should not directly lift content from other supporting material. For example, if a job call also asks for a Teaching Statement or Philosophy, you should not feel ...