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Field notes from the job market

Practical, no-fluff articles on job searching, interviewing, negotiating, and career development. Written from real experience helping job seekers and the professionals who serve them.

May 17, 2026 · 4 min read

The two questions every cover letter must answer

Most cover letters get rejected for the same reason: the candidate confused what a cover letter is for. Here's the two-question framework that fixes it.

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Why "tell me about yourself" trips up smart candidates

The biggest mistake isn't a bad answer — it's a bloated one. Here's the 90-second structure that lands every time.

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Knowing your "no number" before negotiation

You can't negotiate confidently if you don't know your floor. A step-by-step way to calculate yours.

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Accessibility & accommodations in the hiring process

How to ask for what you need without sabotaging your candidacy — for job seekers and the employment professionals supporting them.

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