Getting noticed as an actor isn’t easy. You have to have the right headshots, take the right classes, and then—the kicker—you have to find the right agent. Landing a good agent can help you take your ...

During the job application process, you should always submit a cover letter alongside your resume. This is particularly important when you’re applying for more competitive, senior positions. A ...

Research suggests that 83% of hiring managers state that cover letters are important in their hiring decisions. One of the main reasons is that it helps make a distinction between candidates with ...

Cover letters are crucial for corporate jobs, smaller companies, unsolicited applications, and job fairs, allowing candidates to present a more rounded image beyond just their resume. A well-written, ...

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 ...

Standing out as a job candidate can be difficult, especially in competitive sectors. An emerging method in job applications is to submit video cover letters rather than in the traditional written form ...

Recruiters and employers frequently show a preference for cover letters from job seekers, which means not sending one is not only not strategic but actually disappoints a certain percentage of ...

The cover letter is its own unique, dreaded genre of writing. In a few — often formulaic — paragraphs, job applicants must accomplish several things: prostrate themselves at the feet of hiring ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Resume builder estimates 82% of companies use AI to review resumes. So, why shouldn't you use AI to update your resume? "Many are using AI tools that are looking for keywords, key ...