Not too long ago, I found myself sending text messages instead of handwritten thank you notes — something I vowed never to do. I was so busy, and I rationalized it by thinking that people don’t really ...

The dreaded cover letter. Cover letters can be absolute torture, and it feels like there are a million ways to screw them up.

Greetings from Grand Forks on Valentine's Day. I hope things are going well for you at Park River, N.D., High School. It isn't often that I hear from a junior in high school, so I wanted to write and ...

Writing an effective business letter is an important skill no matter what type of job you hold. Although business communications have become much more casual with the advent of the internet and email, ...

Catch the employer’s attention quickly by leading with a strong statement. Clearly express why you are writing. State how you learned of the organization and job opening. Express your interest in the ...

A resume is a marketing tool and an extension of your professional brand. An effective resume showcases your experience, achievements and strengths, relating them to a specific position by using key ...