You should always write a resignation letter when leaving your current role. “Whether your experience at the company has been a dream or a personal nightmare, there’s no benefit in burning bridges,” ...

Retiring from your career is a monumental moment. You may have worked with the same company for decades or held similar roles for years, building up to this rewarding milestone. While retiring is a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I explore personal branding and storytelling in the digital age. Your cover letter is equally as important as your resume, because ...

After following XYZ Laboratories recent expansion in the news, I was pleased to see your advertisement for an analytical chemist (position 35872), in the August 7 issue of Chemical and Engineering ...

All too often, people feel that they’ve already mentioned everything worthy of note in their resume, and, unfortunately, their cover letters just become shortened, regurgitated versions of that same ...

First impressions matter. That’s why a cover letter exists. It’s often the first thing a potential employer sees after they check your name, email, and possibly where you re from, which is why it’s ...

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