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Letters
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Monday, April 16th, 2012You can write a letter of recommendation using "To whom it may concern," but why would you? You're better off writing a LinkedIn recommendation than an old-fashioned letter of recommendation for five reasons. . . Via www.huffingtonpost.com
Mastering the Art of Thank-You Letters
Thursday, January 19th, 2012To ensure your thank you letter stands out from the competition after an interview, it’s important to rethink how you approach writing it. Via www.careerealism.com
Should We Be Writing . . . For Our Own Wellness?
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011Jen Bilik (photo, left) presents a very good case for walking away from screens for a time to just put pen to paper. Author bio – Jen Bilik is the owner and founder of Knock Knock. Knock Knock was founded on January 1, 2002, with the mission of creating interesting, smart, well-designed gift and stationery [...]
Mastering the Art (and Science) of Thank You Letters
Monday, November 28th, 2011Laura Labovich (photo, left), contributor to Careerealism.com, says, "After interviews, job seekers typically send nondescript, cookie-cutter thank-you notes: “It was a pleasure meeting you and I appreciate the time you spent speaking with me. I know I can add significant value to your team,” but, these letters are often disregarded and turn out to be [...]
Letter Writing in the Age of Technology
Friday, November 18th, 2011Ronnie Citron-Fink (photo, left) is "longing for a different tactile communicative experience – one that puts pen to paper." Here are her " 3 ways to inspire letter writing (with the help of technology)": . . .
Ten Things to Leave Out of Your Resignation Letter
Monday, October 17th, 2011You might think it's obvious that certain sentiments should never be included in a letter of resignation. But you might also be surprised at what some people think is acceptable to include in this final communication between employee and employer. Image: original article – AllBusiness.com Read the full article, see the slide show . . [...]
Creative Cover Letters: Personality, Pitch and Professionalism
Friday, September 23rd, 2011What can you do to stand out in today’s market? Create a cover letter that integrates your personality and brand and exudes professionalism. If you’re applying to Google, find a way to integrate their logo, the fun colors they use in their logo and your personality within your cover letter. Looking to land a job [...]
Yours Faithfully – Why Letters Preserve Precious Moments
Thursday, August 11th, 2011“When was the last time you received a handwritten letter from someone?..You must login or register before you view this content.
The Fading Art of Letter Writing
Tuesday, July 26th, 2011The envelope arrives with the address painstakingly handwritten and the stamp with the Queen’s head always evenly placed in the top right-hand corner…You must login or register before you view this content.
Dear Friends: You're Really Not Dear
Wednesday, March 16th, 2011Dear Matt: Why do letters to complete strangers commonly begin with a seemingly intimate term of endearment like “Dear”?..You must login or register before you view this content.
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