Crafting a well-written cover letter is pivotal to securing a dream job, as it offers an opportunity to make a lasting first impression on hiring managers and recruiters. Yet, in the quest for ...

For creative writing, Joyce Carol Oates got it right when she advised, “Be daring, take on anything.” But when you are trying to make a good first impression on your future boss, concision and ...

Women who attempt to mask their gender in cover letters — to negate anticipated sexism during job searches — may be setting themselves up for failure. Researchers at the Academy of Management have ...