A character reference letter can make or break an applicant’s chances. Here’s how to write a great one. A character reference letter can make or break an applicant’s chances Before the days of ...

Most people probably don’t like writing cover letters, even those of us who write for our profession. Cover letters can be an uncomfortable: it’s a letter, so it feels like it should be kind of ...

I’ve been teaching high school for 22 years, and even though requests wax and wane throughout the years, I write, on average, about 15 recommendation letters per year. That’s 330 letters at about ...

Scroll down for viewpoints and columns. (This information is up-to-date for 2025-2026.) Letters should be should be fewer than 250 words and sent to [email protected] along with your address ...

When applying for a job or internship, companies could ask you to send in several documents, such as a resume or work samples. In many cases, you may also have to include a cover letter for an ...

Securing an internship in your desired industry is the first step to a successful career. It’s your initial opportunity to gain hands-on experience, improve your skills, and make valuable ...

Joel Cunningham is Lifehacker’s Deputy Editor. He has 15 years of experience as a writer and editor. Previously, he was managing editor of content marketing for Barnes & Noble, where he founded the ...

Johnny C. Taylor Jr. tackles your human resources questions as part of a series for USA TODAY. Taylor is president and CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management, the world's largest HR ...

Writing an “ethical will” is a lovely, sacred Jewish tradition. It’s a way to reflect on and impart our most cherished values to loved ones. Rabbi Elana Zaiman has been helping elders to write these ...

If you keep a journal, consider swapping one day to jot down thoughts to a friend. Letter writing is similarly meditative, Dr ...