Even in the age of digital communication, you still need a cover letter when you send along your resume for a job. The cover letter introduces you to the company. It also gives you an opportunity to ...

It's probably never a good idea to address a letter to a company if you want your communication to get to the correct person in a timely fashion. If you don't have the name of the exact person you ...

Bestselling author Martin Yate, a career coach and former HR professional, takes your questions each week about how to further your career in HR. Contact him at the e-mail address at the end of this ...

Business owners improve their public business image when their corporate policies are firmly established for professional communications. It has become commonplace for employees to be very informal ...

Hey (YourNameGoesHere), I bet you’re wondering what this article is all about. I’ve just given you a couple of clues. Our topic today is salutations — how, when and why to use them in promotional ...

Figuring out how to begin an email can be difficult. Deciding how to begin an email to a complete stranger who may potentially hire you? That’s even more difficult. Using correct salutations in an ...

Are cover letters still important when applying for a job? According to ResumeLab, the answer is yes: About 83 percent of recruiters, hiring managers and human resources staff members surveyed agreed ...