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.

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 ...

A cover letter is typically a three- to five-paragraph letter that is submitted with your resume for a job application. Cover letters shouldn’t be longer than one page; it is supposed to be a ...

While some job applications amount to simply uploading a resume and clicking “enter,” others permit or encourage the inclusion of a cover letter. Traditionally, the cover letter is a chance to address ...