This is the first of five installments of “How to Get an Academic Job,” a new guide on the tenure-track search from our Career Talk columnists. Next up: “CVs, Cover Letters, and Other Application ...

You may have a fantastic resume and a beautiful cover letter, but still need to know how to fill out a flawless job application if you really want the job. Just because you’ve prepared a perfect ...

"Do I really need to follow up on a job application?" Clients ask this all the time. Or they'll issue this sort of statement: "If they want me, they will call me." This is the wrong approach to take.