Writing a letter is easy. Writing an e-mail or text message? Piece of cake! Writing a formal letter… that’s where things get complicated. You need to think about tone, word choice, formatting- the list goes on! Businesses, workplaces, and educational institutions are common places to which formal letter writing continues to be common. The rules …
Letters and Emails
When you begin a new a job, you probably imagine yourself staying in that position until at least the end of the initial contract term. However, no matter how good and straightforward your intentions are when you take on a position, you can’t anticipate how your life will play out. If something comes up that …
When we want to get something we want that we can’t do ourselves, we ask people around. At work, we mostly do this act through email or chat. If we say things right, we would surely get our goal; if we don’t, then we might be left hanging for hours or doing things by ourselves. …
Professionals do many things for us that make our lives easier. From doctors to teachers, restaurant servers to repair people and more, professionals make our lives healthier and more pleasant. It’s always nice to say “Thank you” or even “thank you kindly“ to these professionals. You might think that since they are paid to help …
Anyone working in today’s workforce knows that the way you present yourself is important. Part and parcel of that is mastering basic business English vocabulary, but few people realize that your business English journey doesn’t stop there. If you don’t pay attention, even simple acts like sending an email attachment can make you look unprofessional. …
Once you have applied to the colleges or graduate programs that you are interested in, there is nothing to do but wait to see whether you get admitted. You may find yourself refreshing your browser repeatedly, hoping the name of your first-choice college will pop up in your email inbox. No matter how long you’ve …
Recruiters and employers looking for a qualified professional to fill an open position often used LinkedIn to identify potential candidates. To enhance your chances of receiving an invitation to interview, make sure that you are updating your LinkedIn profile regularly and that all your information is correct and well-presented. When you are contacted for an …
The academic interview process is notoriously long and complicated. While applying for a job in any sector involves research, drafting emails, waiting to hear back, and attending different interview rounds, academia takes the cake when it comes to having a drawn-out hiring process. Understanding how the academic hiring process works can help you figure out …
Email feedback from customers can be great–some of the time. When the customer is unhappy, it’s not so great, but that is when it is most important for you to have a great response. After all, think about the times you have contacted a company about an issue. The type of response you got probably …