Here is a common scene: A supervisor agrees to write your letter of recommendation with one condition—you draft it. Shocker. We, too, were surprised the first time this happened to us. We assumed ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I explore personal branding and storytelling in the digital age. Your cover letter is equally as important as your resume, because ...

Jordan Tarver has spent seven years covering mortgage, personal loan and business loan content for leading financial publications such as Forbes Advisor. He blends knowledge from his bachelor's degree ...

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 ...

A letter of interest is a short, formal introduction of yourself to a potential employer. It’s similar in nature to a cover letter, but not attached to a specific role. Sometimes also known as a ...

There's no secret formula for how to write a thank-you note, but these tips from etiquette pros will help you get started A thank-you note got me my first real job. As a newly minted college graduate ...