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Cover letters introduce you to a potential employer and allow you to express interest in their open position. They’re sent to employers along with your resume, giving you an opportunity to offer ...

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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 ...

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