No matter how qualified you are for a job or how good or bad your resume is, what the hiring process really comes down to is how you perform in the interview and how you communicate with the hiring manager beforehand. Immediately after inviting you to interview, your potential future employer will begin to assess …
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Daily acts of kindness increase not only our well-being but as well as others; it follows that saying something nice like “You are beautiful” to someone is just as good as gold. While giving compliments can be quite an easy thing to do, accepting them may not. We may feel shy or awkward about it …
Being invited to a wedding is always honor, no matter how formal or informal an affair the big day will be. The most important thing to do once you have received an invitation is to respond to as promptly as possible to let the happy couple know whether you will be able to celebrate their …
In formal exchanges, we tend to avoid sounding assumptive for the sake of politeness. The expression “I would be grateful” is one great example showing this idea. While it is generally harmless to repeat the same expression in any relevant context, we want to avoid doing so to show some creativity. So, our article today …
There are many different types of feedback. Feedback can be positive, negative, or constructive, and it can be sent in an email or delivered in person. Whether in a professional, academic or personal setting, responding to feedback is always a tricky thing to navigate. The most important thing to keep in mind is not to …
We say good things to people all the time. This keeps our relationships intact and intimate. One of the things we say is “It was a pleasure speaking with you.” This expression is used as a goodbye message to a person or group of people after spending time with them. However, we sometimes feel like …
A career fair can be a great way to make connections and maybe even find your next job. You probably did a lot of preparation ahead of time, working on your resume and your online profile. However, you can’t sit back and relax once the fair is over. You need to follow up with an …
Even the most common question like “How’s your day?” can be a little tricky to deal with at times. We hear it all the time, yes. We ask the same question to others quite a lot too. Interestingly, our response mainly depends on how we feel about the person asking how our day was or …
What is the meaning of please advise? “Please advise” is a phrase that means the sender is seeking advice or input on a specific matter. It is commonly used in business emails and letters. While polite, overuse can seem impersonal. Providing context helps clarify the feedback needed. No matter how seasoned we become in our …