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 ...
As a busy small-business manager, you might think you don't have enough time to document employees. But maintaining excellent notes on your subordinates can actually save you time down the line. Your ...
Etiquette expert Diane Gottsman explains how to write a proper thank-you note with grace and ease, even if you're not a writer. Even as a writer, however, I struggle with this type of writing.
Whether you're writing a thank you note for a gift, a favor done by a friend, or for someone's presence, we can all admit that thank you notes are the first thing to be read (and, sadly, thrown away).
In today's job market, sending a post-interview thank-you note can be the difference between landing the job and being completely overlooked. Yet, over half of job seekers never send one, according to ...
Expressing gratitude is more than a courtesy; it’s a powerful tool that can significantly enhance workplace relationships, foster a positive work environment, and even boost career growth. For ...
I am excited! I just had a great job interview. The job seems perfect for me. The manager "Pam" and I really hit it off. How should I follow up? I want to keep the good energy going! First, make ...
In my 19-plus years of teaching job search skills at an Ivy League graduate school (and I've taught through both boom and bust hiring markets), I still emphasize the importance of thank you notes.
Wondering what you should you write in a thank you card for a Christmas gift? Here are four things you need to know.