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How To Write a Cover Letter That Rises Above the AI Slop April 1, 2026

In a hiring landscape increasingly crowded with polished but indistinguishable AI-generated prose, the candidates who stand out will be the ones who sound unmistakably human.

Memorable Candidates Use Concrete Language March 4, 2026

To rise to the top of people's minds and the list of applicants, you must be memorable. One of the most effective ways to stand out is by choosing concrete, specific language over vague, abstract terms.

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When AI Makes You Average: Lessons from Our Data Scientist Job Search January 2, 2026

Artificial intelligence has reshaped nearly every industry, and hiring is no exception. A chief analytics officer shares a cautionary tale for job seekers: "AI should enhance human originality, not erase it."

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The CV and Cover Letter: A Strategic Partnership October 7, 2025

Your CV and cover letter should work hand in hand, each tailored to the specific role you're applying for. Yes, it's more work, but this extra effort will help you tell a more compelling story about why you're the best person for the role.

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Adapting Your Cover Letter in This New Era March 13, 2025

Writing cover letters in today's academic job market is challenging, especially for higher education leaders who have advanced belongingness in their work. Here are some things to consider.

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Write a Standout Cover Letter for a Faculty Job at a Liberal Arts College January 14, 2025

Applications for a faculty job at a small liberal arts college should look different from applications you would send to more research-oriented institutions.

How To Promote Yourself and Keep Going in Your Job Search November 27, 2024

Professor Claire Kamp Dush discusses how to promote work accomplishments, own your authenticity, and not let rejection get the best of you during a job search.

What Job Seekers Can Learn from the Three Minute Thesis July 5, 2024

Are you familiar with the three minute thesis? The concept might help you in your job search.

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8 Tips for Landing Your First Job in Higher Ed June 18, 2024

From preparing your resume and cover letter to ensuring you are applying for positions that you are qualified for, the dean of education at St. John's University in New York highlights key points to easily apply for jobs in higher education.

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How to Self-Promote Effectively During Your Job Search June 7, 2024

While applying for jobs requires some self-promotion, exactly how much hype should you bring to your application materials or interview?

Using Evidence on your CV or Resume to Highlight Work Achievements April 10, 2024

Job seekers benefit from using data on their resumes in terms of their self-confidence and interview preparation.

The Great Debate: Are Cover Letters Dead? December 7, 2023

Employers still have differing opinions on whether a cover letter is necessary. So, where does that leave candidates, especially when a cover letter is not listed as a requirement in the job posting?

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3 Questions to Consider When Applying for a Faculty Position October 24, 2023

The peak academic job search season is now underway. Consider these three questions as you put together your application materials.

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5 Basic Mistakes That May be Hurting Your Candidacy September 14, 2023

Employers shed light on some of the basic mistakes they are still seeing from candidates. Ask yourself these five questions to see if you're making any of them.

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5 Things to Remove from Your Resume (And What to Replace Them With) September 7, 2023

With only a short timeframe to pique an employer's interest, make sure you're choosing your words on your resume and cover letter wisely.

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4 Essentials for a Strong Application May 4, 2023

A higher education recruiter shares her process for evaluating candidates and key areas to focus on when crafting your application materials.

Are Job Seekers Cheating When They Use ChatGPT to Craft Resumes and Cover Letters? April 3, 2023

Should HR leaders be concerned that ChatGPT could intensify candidate fraud?

You Again? Updating Your Story When Reapplying to an Institution January 3, 2023

If you're reapplying to an institution you left or that rejected you previously, you'll need to show that something has changed.

Why Are Salary Ranges Excluded from Higher Education Job Postings? November 15, 2021

Ever wonder why salary ranges are often excluded from job postings? Or why you have to re-enter information in ATS systems? How about all the additional materials required for applications? Debbie Hatke, Director of Talent Acquisition at the University of Cincinnati, sheds some light on these common job seeker questions.

The Case for Cover Letters, and Making Yours Come Alive October 28, 2021

Are cover letters dead? Several article headlines on popular career and business websites are asking the same question. Some surveys indicate that 80-90 percent of hiring managers either don't read cover letters or don't consider them important. In this article, Justin Zackal shares two things job seekers should be mindful of when drafting their next cover letter.

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