Once upon a time, people sent off job applications at the post office and then had to wait to receive a letter of response in the mail. They would be sent a job offer, a rejection, or an invitation to an interview. Now when we apply for a job, we can usually get regular updates …
Business English
Applying for jobs can be intimidating. When hiring managers write advertise vacant positions, they often use Business English jargon and field-specific terminology, which can be difficult to understand. Fortunately, there’s plenty of advice available to help you get to grips with the professional lingo of application forms and job descriptions. Maybe you are confused by …
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. …
If you are applying for a job in the U.S. federal government or at a private company that is regularly contracted by the government, the job posting might state that applicants need to have national security clearance. If your first thought is, “what on earth is that?” you aren’t alone. But the fact that you …
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 …
People send and receive emails all the time, which means that email writing has become a staple skill in the business world. Upon receiving emails, we get prompted to respond by acknowledging email receipt – a mundane yet crucial business etiquette. In fact, the expression “well received” is one of the most commonly used responses …
The way we write emails in business correspondence determines how well we can convey our thoughts in formal settings. Even more so, how we communicate, whether effectively or not, helps in painting and shaping our so-called “identities.” “Thank you very much for your email” is probably one of the most routinary messages we see when …
Going to school is not an easy task, especially in big cities. The money needed to pay daily expenses, let alone tuition fee, is incredibly high. This is the main reason why many students seek part-time jobs while studying. But before securing a side gig, students still need to go through job application-related processes. One …
Loyalty is an important trait, both in a friend and in a work colleague. Being able to trust that someone has your back and is looking out for you can make you feel more at ease, whatever context you find yourself in. Interestingly, you don’t always have to be super close to someone to be …