First impressions are important. Scientists need to make their work stand out among a sea of others. However, many mistakenly believe that first impressions are formed based only on titles and ...

Editor’s note: Poynter announced that the newly renamed 2024 Poynter Journalism Prizes will feature a category honoring longtime writing coach Roy Peter Clark and recognizing compelling short writing ...

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 ...

Cover letters can be one of the most challenging parts of applying to a job. They're more like writing an essay than a concise list of bullets outlining your achievements, as in your resume. Still, 89 ...

In a way, your résumé summary is a miniature elevator pitch - an overview of your skills and achievements, designed to attract the attention of a recruiter. Imagine, if you will, that the hiring ...