Nothing too complicated here — you simply want to provide a filing date for HR, and to greet your manager courteously.Although this step is simple, it effectively sets the tone for a professional and respectful letter, which is what you always want in your resignation....
Between the Great Resignation, the Covid-19 Pandemic, and the civil unrest, it’s no surprise that people are feeling burned out. What may be surprising, though, is that small talk candrainus further, especially when we are asked“how are you”multiple times per day. What I’ve discovere...
Even if you do have personal grievances with the company, your resignation letter is not the right place to mention those. Bring them to HR or discuss them in an exit interview. Your resignation letter is an official document meant primarily for your manager’s eyes. In general, it’s best...
A purelyformal resignation letterstates only what’s necessary, which includes your intent to leave and the date of your last day. This is usually needed to begin the resignation process. A heartfelt resignation letter goes beyond these formalities to convey gratitude, respect, and well-wishes fo...
Dear [Name of hiring manager], [An introduction where you express your appreciation of the offer presented to you.] [Main body (1–2 paragraphs max), where you say you believe the conditions of the offer should be altered+prove why it’s the case.] ...
First things first. If your resume has been sitting stale since you last looked for a job, it’s time to dust it off. The good news is that while a lot has changed in the job market in the last few years (hello, Great Resignation) what makes a resume stand out really hasn’t. ...
Asking for feedback and gettingall the feedbackis an art. Because you must convey that you want to hear the truth and that you are not fishing for compliments. And the art is not only in asking for feedback but also in giving feedback. Revealing useful information even when it’s negat...
All business letters, fromjob acceptance letterstoletters of resignation, should close with a positive sign-off such as “Sincerely,”. Remember to only capitalize the first word of this closing line, and leave four lines of space between the closing line and your typed name to make room for...
Target setting your resume takes more time and effort but all of this will be worth it when interviews start coming your way. You simply cannot go wrong by customizing your resume. It will deliver the message you want to convey to the recruiter of a specific job or industry. Not all recr...
brief for Quaker Oats. This one has an unorthodox structure, but it contains several pieces of information to help the creative team generate execution ideas. The problem is clearly stated, along with insights into the audience and the main message that the brand wants to convey for the ...