Question: The only standard advice I have received about the writing sample for job applications is: “Stay within the page limit.” But surely there is better advice than that. And how much leeway ...

Follow directions. Likewise, if the listing asks applicants not to call or email, respect that. Following up after an employer has specifically asked applicants not to may make you appear pushy and ...

Q: I frequently see ads that ask for writing samples, along with the résumé and cover letter. I have hesitated to respond to these job ads because I’m not sure what kinds of things I should submit.

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An executive assistant for a CEO will handle a number of administrative tasks, such as helping with projects, managing ...

Over the last five years, I’ve read something like 500 applications for entry-level media jobs. Over time, I’ve spotted many talented people, including a number of recent college graduates who are now ...

In today’s competitive legal job market, simply submitting a resume and a standard cover letter won’t make you stand out. With law firms offering fewer internship slots—an average of just 12 per firm ...

University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business No one loves writing cover letters. They can seem awkward or even boring when you’ve written many. And they are time-consuming. So when a ...

Career coach and LinkedIn expert (Linked Into Jobs); author and founder of The Job Search School. Learn how to find your dream job. In today’s job market, résumés are one of the two foundations of the ...