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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You went the party. You opened the gift. Now it’s time to express your gratitude. But what thank-you note ...

College and business-school applicants, it’s time to learn to write a thank-you note. The samples below will help you complete this task before it’s time for turkey—or tofu. Across the United States ...

Liz Wyse, the editor of Debrett’s, says writing a thank you letter benefits both the recipient and the sender - Clara Molden for The Daily Telegraph When I was growing up, the moment I finished ...

A character reference letter can make or break an applicant’s chances. Here’s how to write a great one. A character reference letter can make or break an applicant’s chances Before the days of ...

Johnny C. Taylor Jr. tackles your human resources questions as part of a series for USA TODAY. Taylor is president and CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management, the world's largest HR ...

Personal recommendations are an important request and require special attention to make them suitable. If you’ve been asked to write a personal letter of recommendation for a friend, you may have ...