If you're buying a home and your lender asks for a letter of explanation (LOE), it doesn't necessarily mean you’re in trouble. Lenders often request letters of explanation to clear up simple details ...

If the college you applied to Early Decision deferred your application, but you still want to be considered in Regular Decision, you should probably write a letter of continued interest right away.

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 ...

Learning the art of cover letter writing is essential for moving ahead in today’s world. Writing a cover letter is an important skill for people to have. Whether you are a student or employee, knowing ...

This is the second of five installments of “How to Get an Academic Job,” a new guide on the tenure-track search from our Career Talk columnists. Previously the series explored what to do “Before You ...

It’s a tough job market in today’s economy. If you want to stand out, you can’t just have a stellar resume; you also need to have a great cover letter. But many job seekers don’t know what cover ...

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level, you may be wondering how to write a letter of interest to organizations you’d like to work for. Writing a letter of interest shows focus and ...