A thank-you note got me my first real job. As a newly minted college graduate with no work experience, I was having a tough time finding my first grown-up gig. I thought I’d never get a break until I ...

There’s one way to remedy that: Start writing letters. Thank you notes, love letters, poems if you dare; give and ye shall ...

The minutes from an employee meeting serve as a record of the information presented, as well as a reference for employees after the meeting ends. Jotting down a few random points from the meeting ...

For most people, there’s nothing more stressful than writing a thank you note. But for Gina Hamadey, it not only became her passion—it became the basis for a book, I Want to Thank You (TarcherPerigee) ...

As a busy small-business manager, you might think you don't have enough time to document employees. But maintaining excellent notes on your subordinates can actually save you time down the line. Your ...

Spring is a great time to search for new jobs for a number of reasons. First, budgets are often approved around January/February to hire more people. Second, the economy is pretty healthy right now, ...

Good note taking skills start before the class begins. It is important to read all the required assignments ahead of time. Lectures are designed to supplement the reading assignments, not replace them ...

Q: I am so hopeless when it comes to writing thank-you notes. I just don’t seem to ever find the time to do them. What do you suggest? A: When in doubt, throw a party. As flippant as this may sound, ...