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 ...

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You’ve got your résumé in order and are about to apply for the job—but what about the cover letter? If you're staring at a blank page, it can be daunting. But learning how to craft an effective cover ...

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 ...

Summer stretches before us, with all its potential for meeting research and writing goals. But if you’re going on the faculty-job market for the first time — as a recent Ph.D. or an advanced doctoral ...

Saying goodbye to coworkers is never easy, especially when you’ve built strong professional and personal relationships. A farewell letter to coworkers is your opportunity to express gratitude, share ...

If you're stuck in a situation, there's a simple way to attract what you desire, while taking stock of your wishes, projecting yourself into the future, and clearly expressing your fears, desires and ...

Considering February is the month of love, what better time could there be to write a love letter or poem to a beloved? To be loved and nurtured is a universal need. Being loved creates feelings of ...

It’s a tough job market in today’s economy. If you want to stand out, you can’t just have a stellar resume; you also need to have a great cover letter. But many job seekers don’t know what cover ...

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Getting noticed as an actor isn’t easy. You have to have the right headshots, take the right classes, and then—the kicker—you have to find the right agent. Landing a good agent can help you take your ...