One of the hardest parts of a job search – perhaps the hardest part – is dealing with rejection. Whether you’re being turned ...

Ideally, I would call each of you to explain what we found wanting in your cover letters and CV’s, but I suspect my university would never approve of that plan. Still, I want to let you know why we ...

Rejection letters will never provide happiness, but sometimes, if written with kindness, they can be helpful. At least one applicant to Duke’s graduate cognitive neuroscience admitting program felt ...

A recent exchange on Reddit has sparked discussion about hiring norms and the line between helpful feedback and personal critique in candidate communication. A job applicant shared details of ...