Writing a letter of recommendation for a friend can feel like an honor and a responsibility. It’s an opportunity to support someone you care about while helping them advance in their career, education ...

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Formal letters are an important part of the professional communication. Having a comprehensive knowledge of the formal letter format and structure will help you in structuring one efficiently. The ...

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TO THE EDITOR: I’m, once again, proud to offer my full support for Joe Barrette in his campaign for Chatham Borough Council. I’ve known Joe for years through our shared commitment to Scouting, where ...

Imagine this. The lieutenant governor of Nevada, Stavros Anthony, submitted three bills to the Legislature last session, and all three were shot down (Friday Review-Journal). According to the story, ...

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The next time the FDA turns down a drug application, the letter outlining the decision and the regulator’s reasoning will become public record. The agency said it will release future complete response ...

You've found a vacancy that interests you, prepared your CV meticulously, and now it's time to write your motivation letter. On this page Five tips for a powerful motivation letter Checklist for an ...

Learn how to stand out in a sea of cover letters. Here are seven phrases that hiring managers flag as instant dealbreakers, plus alternatives that will make your job application stand out. 1. “To Whom ...

The Hawaii Job Corps campus in Waimanalo, due to shut down at month’s end due to funding cuts, was seen on Thursday. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser welcomes all opinions. Want your voice to be heard?