It’s quite interesting how we express gratitude at different levels. While “thank you” is our go-to expression, we sometimes stretch it out to “thank you kindly” as and when required. This implies that there’s so much more to “thank you kindly” than what meets the eye. Luckily enough, that’s what’s on our list today. Why …
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Writing can be either exciting or exacting depending on one’s patience and passion, hence not everyone’s cup of joe. That said, writing even a short, snappy five-paragraph essay can require a bit of time and attention – at least for those who are not used to it. Luckily enough, that’s what we’re dealing with today. …
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 …
“Touch base” is one of the most commonly used idioms in business correspondence. However, because of its vagueness, it is also one of the most commonly confused ones. Idiomatic expressions are generally not that easy to use and understand. Why not? They are a combination of words used to create new meanings. To make this …
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 …
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 …