The other week, someone told me the best part of being in between jobs — besides putting the fun in funemployment — is having zero work emails. As someone who is constantly playing email catch-up, the ...

When was the last time the items in the mail box put a smile on your face? When was the last time you held a real, handwritten letter in your hand? Not a dashed off note, a signed greeting card, or ...

A couple of weeks ago, I explained How to Write a Convincing Email. That method works when you’re asking somebody whom you already know (boss, co-worker, existing customer) to make a decision. Note: ...

The most effective e-mails--business and personal--tend to be brief, focused and, in some fashion, compelling. But even the most finely crafted missive is only as effective as its subject lines--the ...

Everyone uses email. Whether it's a cover letter, a note asking someone for an informational interview or a thank-you note for spending time over coffee talking about job prospects, you're going to ...

Chrome: Your inbox gets distracting (unless you keep it clean), and sometimes you just want to send an email without seeing everything else requiring a response. Open Compose lets you click a button ...

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Writing a positive business email message involves clearly defining your purpose, discussing public (not private) issues and avoiding emotional responses, jargon or slang. By addressing only a single ...

It is exciting to hire a new team member and enjoyable to give the person the good news. Unfortunately, it is difficult when the situation is reversed and you must give a person the news that you will ...

Say you just got interviewed and want to cement a good impression — or make up for a less-than-perfect performance. Try writing an interview thank-you email. Following up an interview with a concise ...