Although a well-organized letter may be taken for granted, a poorly executed letter can be the deciding factor as to whether the message within the letter is understood, or even acknowledged. The ...

You wouldn't send a casually worded letter using no recognizable format to another business person if you were discussing competing for a government contract. If you want to be taken seriously as the ...

Application Writing is the process of drafting a formal request to someone in an authoritative position to seek permission, ...

Clearly route your cover letter and resume to the right person for the right job opening. Show you can communicate professionally in writing. Reinforce qualifications presented in your resume and show ...

Whether you are resigning from your job because you found a more lucrative opportunity or you are leaving to pursue your passion, writing a professional and concise resignation letter can be stressful ...

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