As a hiring manager, I’ve written a lot of job descriptions. And let me be honest: They’ve all been wish lists–a combination of what I need and what I want from a candidate. A job description includes ...

An email cover letter is essential for making a strong first impression and showcasing your unique contributions to potential employers. Key elements like a captivating subject line, professional ...

Kimberly Cassady, chief talent officer at Cornerstone OnDemand, has seen this scenario play out too many times. A man is promoted at work and soon after the announcement is made a female employee will ...

Navigating the job application process can be daunting, especially when it comes to showcasing your skills effectively. The skills section of a job application is your opportunity to highlight what ...

Not all job applications require cover letters. You can imagine which kinds of industries care about them (anything that involves written communications like law, publishing, marketing) and those that ...

"Do I really need to follow up on a job application?" Clients ask this all the time. Or they'll issue this sort of statement: "If they want me, they will call me." This is the wrong approach to take.

You may have seen some version of this job success story plastered on LinkedIn before: Someone landed a job on their umpteenth try with the particular company ...

A new administration will move in to the White House next month, and President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris need to fill some jobs. “In this moment, we must harness the ...

A cover letter (please set out your letter using the ‘Let’s talk about you’ criteria in the job profile as bold paragraph headings in the same order) Your current curriculum vitae (3 pages maximum) ...