Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

When you're looking for a new job, a great resume can get your foot in the door. And unlike a cover letter, which has to be rewritten for every role you apply for, you only need to update your resume ...

Online dating can at times feel like job-hunting. You scroll through endless profiles searching for a suitable candidate. You go through a series of interviews to weed out the ones who aren't the ...

WSJ’s Shelby Holliday examines the U.S. strategy to move ships out of the Strait of Hormuz and the difficulty of reopening the waterway. Photo: Amirhossein Khorgooei/ISNA/AFP/Getty Images Saudi Arabia ...