A recruiter at WCUB told me about a brilliant scientist who showed up to a Zoom interview wearing a wrinkled t-shirt. Smart person, great credentials… didn’t make it to the next round.
Every interaction — even an informational chat — is an …
Master of Arts
Ah, the dreaded question: “Tell me about yourself.”
It’s deceptively simple — and it trips up more candidates than you’d think.
They’re not asking for your life story or every detail of your dissertation. They want to see how …
“Does anyone even read cover letters anymore?”
Yes — and recruiters told me they can always tell who took the time to write a thoughtful one.
Here’s the secret: your cover letter isn’t about restating your qualifications. It’s about telling your …


