Of course, we know that there is a difference between the letter we write to family and friends which we were taught in school to be informal, and the type that is expected from us when applying for a ...

Summer stretches before us, with all its potential for meeting research and writing goals. But if you’re going on the faculty-job market for the first time — as a recent Ph.D. or an advanced doctoral ...

Quite obviously, an application letter is a formal letter you request to apply for something; a visa, a document, a job, admission into an institution etc. An application simply states why you want ...

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 ...

Having an impressive CV is one thing, but a well-written covering letter can really make you stand out from the crowd. Job-application letters (or cover or covering letters, as they're variously ...

As a job seeker, writing a cover letter may be one of the most intimidating parts of the application process. It’s no surprise that people dread writing cover letters, as they are tasked with selling ...

Recent discussions of that peculiar beast, genre, have kicked up some questionable observations, among them that genre has ceased to be meaningful when we have what some critics dub "autofiction" (See ...