Here at the Work Life section, we get how daunting it can feel to write a cover letter—even when you’re genuinely excited for the job. What do you say? Should you really write a creative hook, or is ...

Between updating resumes, submitting applications, scheduling rounds of interviews and assessments, and dealing with rejection emails, it's safe to say applying for jobs is not an easy journey. But ...

Dear Sam: I have heard no one reads a cover letter. If so, do I need to take the time to write one? — Terri Dear Terri: A cover letter is your opportunity to introduce yourself to a prospective ...

Recruiters and employers frequently show a preference for cover letters from job seekers, which means not sending one is not ...

When you are applying to a job, writing a cover letter can be a daunting task. No two job descriptions are the same and; therefore, no two cover letters you write should be either. This guide is here ...

Johnny C. Taylor Jr. tackles your human resources questions as part of a series for USA TODAY. Taylor is president and CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management, the world's largest HR ...

The first step to a good resume is choosing a format. According to the popular job site Indeed.com, a chronological resume is a good choice if you’ve spent the past several years in the same industry ...

Using AI to help write your résumé improves your odds of landing a job, a study found. While the study didn't use ChatGPT, it points to AI's potential to help job seekers. But if everyone begins using ...

If you're stumped on a cover letter, let LinkedIn handle it. The site is also providing conversational job searches using AI to help you narrow down listings. Our team tests, rates, and reviews more ...