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 ...

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 ...

DEAR ABBY: Some time ago, you printed a letter from a grandmother who said she was changing her will because neither her adult children nor her grandchildren ever wrote her thank-you notes when she ...

I realized that I've always written thank-you notes from a place of guilt. I recently decided to stop writing them, and I'm not making my kids write them, either. We express our gratitude in other ...

An email cover letter is essential for making a strong first impression and showcasing your unique contributions to potential employers. Key elements like a captivating subject line, professional ...