The last two years have been one of the toughest job markets I’ve seen in decades. This isn’t like 2020 or 2021, where after the initial phase of the pandemic receded, jobs quickly reappeared. This ...

A strong job application letter is vital for making a positive first impression on potential employers. This letter introduces you as a candidate and can significantly affect your interview chances. A ...

This is the second of five installments of “How to Get an Academic Job,” a new guide on the tenure-track search from our Career Talk columnists. Previously the series explored what to do “Before You ...

If you've been in the job market any time recently, you've no doubt experienced how utterly impersonal, indifferent, and even robotic the hiring process has become. It's disconcerting and can even ...

AI can do a lot, but it won’t automate your career. OpenAI’s ChatGPT has the ability to whip up a resume or cover letter in less than five minutes based on the information you feed it. But beware — ...

Job seekers often undermine their chances with outdated email phrases. Avoid using terms like 'Respected Sir/Madam' or 'Please do the needful,' which lack personalisation and clarity. Instead, be ...

Some organizations might post a job even though they already have an internal candidate in mind. It is usually a compliance ...

Employers receive countless applications for every open position in today's job market. That means prospective candidates must go above and beyond to stand out and showcase their potential if they ...

You send a job application, never hear back, and wonder if anyone even saw your CV. You will often hear job seekers ranting about not hearing from the HR at all. But, these rants are likely to be a ...