Following up after an interview is a crucial step in the job application process that many overlook. A well-crafted follow-up email after an interview can reinforce your interest in the role, ...

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 ...

How do you know you have a perfect resume as a veteran or military spouse? You get flooded with requests for an interview. While even the most perfect resume will never automatically get you the job, ...

Competitive homebuyers are writing sellers compelling offer letters amid the hot housing market. To win homes, some prospective buyers get personal. But the rules are changing in some states. Agents ...

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 ...

Once you’ve established yourself on LinkedIn, it won’t be long until you’re asked to write a recommendation — it’s inevitable. Some of us may even have a few requests sitting in our inbox right now.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to obituary writer Maureen O'Donnell of the Chicago Sun-Times about the art of writing about people who have died. This week, we've heard stories about people who died in 2018, ...