When and how to show your sympathy in a letter Medically reviewed by Dakari Quimby, PhD Handwrite your condolence letter to make it more personal and meaningful. Offer specific help instead of saying, ...

As a busy small-business manager, you might think you don't have enough time to document employees. But maintaining excellent notes on your subordinates can actually save you time down the line. Your ...

A thank-you note got me my first real job. As a newly minted college graduate with no work experience, I was having a tough time finding my first grown-up gig. I thought I’d never get a break until I ...

Whether you're writing a thank you note for a gift, a favor done by a friend, or for someone's presence, we can all admit that thank you notes are the first thing to be read (and, sadly, thrown away).

Good note taking skills start before the class begins. It is important to read all the required assignments ahead of time. Lectures are designed to supplement the reading assignments, not replace them ...

Resumes, cover letters and writing samples are the first, and sometimes only, opportunity to make a positive impression on an employer. They must be perfect. Your entire work history and educational ...

In an era dominated by digital communication, the simple thank you note often feels like a relic from the past. Yet, in the legal profession — a field built on relationships, trust, and reputation — ...

Start writing letters. Thank you notes, love letters, poems if you dare; give and ye shall receive. It’s a good habit to get ...

Good tidings to you! I write this letter today to tell you: personal writing is tough. Sure, elementary school might have taught us about structure and form — the textbooks say a well-composed letter ...