Over the course of my career, I’ve read probably tens of thousands of cover letters. (And yes, that’s as boring as it sounds.

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There are all sorts of reasons that you might want to write a formal letter. They can be used to say thank you, to keep in touch with relatives, for booking holidays or applying for a job or work ...

Join us for top tips on the major dos and don'ts of CVs and cover letters, how to get started and what to do once you've hit send. Hello and welcome to The BBC Bitesize Careers Podcast. This is the ...

Recruiter Steve Levy finds most cover letters disingenuous and uninspiring. Levy recalls receiving only one in his career that was truly original and captivating. He stressed the importance of finding ...

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 ...

In her new book, Syme's Letter Writer, Rachel Syme of The New Yorker explains how to write a delightful letter to a loved one. Unlike texting and email, old-fashioned letters, hand-addressed and sent ...