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 ...

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 ...

Supporting colleagues through challenging times fosters a positive workplace culture and strengthens professional relationships. Writing a thoughtful condolence message shows empathy and care, ...

Focusing only on happy thoughts, it is usually easy for most of us to write an anniversary or birthday greeting. But writing a condolence note is something altogether different because, quite often, ...

You know that feeling when you sit down to write a condolence card and the page just stares back at you? It's hard to fit love and loss into a few lines, and that's okay. If you're wondering what to ...

After the whirlwind of holiday giving has passed, take some time for gratitude. By Jennifer Harlan The maelstrom of holiday gift-giving is finally winding down for the year, leaving a trail of ripped ...

Gratitude can go a long way, especially in the job search. You might think that a thank you note is old-fashioned and a minor part of the process, but most hiring managers still expect to receive one ...

In her new book, Syme's Letter Writer, Rachel Syme of The New Yorker explains how to write a delightful letter to a loved one. Unlike texting and email, old-fashioned letters, hand-addressed and sent ...