The job search so far: Since graduating in the fall of 2025, Ms. Upadhyaya has applied to hundreds of jobs but has received only two or three interview opportunities. She spends at least an hour every ...

Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work covers anything from archaeology and the environment to technology and culture. Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work ...

I have been applying for jobs and have found some excellent ones. These are jobs I’m certain I’m well-suited to. In some cases, I can confidently give myself a “high mark” in every selection criterion ...

Here’s a poll we don’t need to take: How many job seekers enjoy writing cover letters? Surprise! No one’s hand went up. That may be why some surveys report fewer than half of job seekers use cover ...

A rumor that Liberian President Joseph Boakai wrote an open letter to the people of the U.S. offering to teach English to President Donald Trump circulated online in mid-2025. For example, the text ...

General employment inquiries can be much more challenging than applying to specific job postings within a company. However, if you find a company of interest that does not have any relevant positions ...

Keep up with the times, or you'll be left behind — the rapid expansion of AI has made this old belief highly relevant today. If you're not leveraging AI in different tasks, someone else using it might ...

Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

As someone with decades of experience as a job interviewer and applicant, I’m always surprised when I encounter dismissiveness—and outright disdain—of cover letters (especially when that sentiment ...

Dear SIR/MADAM—You asked for a short cover letter to accompany my application to work in your sales department. I could spend time telling you that your company is the one place I have always wanted ...

Re: “Supervisor chastises child welfare leaders” (Page A1, Aug. 29). Santa Clara County Supervisor Sylvia Arenas deserves an epic vote of gratitude for her takedown of the “leaders” of the county ...

A Tuesday Financial Times report found that about half of job candidates are using AI in their applications. Even though over 97% of Fortune 500 companies use AI for hiring, many large companies do ...