When sorting through dozens—or hundreds—of résumés and cover letters, certain patterns start to wear thin fast. Whether it's vague bullet points, inconsistent formatting or overused buzzwords, small ...

I know a female recruiter who refuses to read cover letters addressed to Madam. “I am not a career Madam,” she emphatically states. Who can blame her? I know a female recruiter who refuses to read ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robin Ryan is a career counselor who covers job search and careers. Today's job market is very competitive, so you need a way to ...