Applying for a mortgage can seem overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. Knowing ahead of time what documentation you'll need to provide can make the process go more smoothly. You’ll typically need ...

Some people need an employment verification letter from their employer. Usually, someone requests this type of letter because they are applying for a mortgage loan, signing a new lease, applying for a ...

You've trawled through piles of resumes, spent hours in an interview room and had several sleepless nights deciding which of several outstanding candidates is the best fit for the job. Once this ...

Resumes, cover letters and writing samples are the first, and sometimes only, opportunity to make a positive impression on an employer. They must be perfect. Your entire work history and educational ...

When it’s time to plan a job search, you might not be thinking “write letters” as your primary activity. As it turns out, that’s exactly what you’ll be doing. Whether you’re tapping someone on the ...

Most employment verification letters can be requested via myHR Self-Service. Electronically signed letters are now available for your ease and convenience. If you require a physical signature, you may ...

Although offer letters and employment contracts share some similar characteristics, they are not the same. Offer letters are less formal than employment contracts, and they generally involve less ...

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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 ...