The Internet is so convenient, making it easy to dash off an email. However, electronic messaging just doesn’t have the same impact as a handwritten letter. It is a thrill to find the hand-addressed envelope hiding amidst the junk mail. You can guarantee that your letter will be the first item opened. It has become so rare Read the full article…
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Handwriting, lost skill? We don’t think so.
What the Experts Say Handwriting, lost skill? Graphologist Elaine Quigley, a handwriting expert, said: “Our handwriting reveals so much about our personalities and means more than a text, email, or even Facebook post. With the ongoing rise of the digital world and social media, it’s important, now more than ever, not to lose our creative Read the full article…
A recruiter explains an interview strategy that always catches his eye
PwC US talent acquisition lead Rod Adams has interviewed a lot of people. Over the course of his career with the “Big Four” accounting firm, Adams has interviewed about 5,000 candidates. He says that most interviewees follow up after the interview. They call, mail handwritten notes, and send emails. But Adams doesn’t care about the medium Read the full article…
Do you know that most applicants don’t send a post-interview thank-you letter?
Even if you think an offer is in the bag, you can always improve your chances of getting the job if you send a thank-you letter. Your letter should reiterate your core strengths and emphasize the value you offer. You can even squelch any concerns the employer raised about your qualifications and add important information Read the full article…
The Meaning Behind a Thank You Note
There is an art in writing a thank you note that extends beyond scribbling your name to the bottom of a stock poem from a store bought card. Sentences that convey what the gift meant, how it will be used and what it meant to you are what is most important in a thank you message. Having Read the full article…
The Forgotten Power of Handwritten Notes
The next time you consider sending an email or a text message to a client, customer or employee, take a moment to think about composing a handwritten note instead. “The tradition of writing notes and letters has been compromised by the information age, and we seldom find time for it,” says Dawn Bryan, founder of The Qualipedia, Read the full article…
What is a good condolence message?
A good condolence message is warm, caring and also brief. The tone of the message should convey comfort and support, without overemphasizing the feelings of pain and loss. Your Tribute cautions to avoid words that may cause further sadness for the recipient.
Isn’t it old fashioned?
It isn’t old fashioned to send thank you notes for interviews, it sets you apart and shows that you are putting forth more effort. Thank you notes need not be long, only a few sentences is enough. You can still send that email, but follow through with a handwritten thank you note.
Write What You Forgot.
A thank you letter can be a good time to write what you forgot to say in the interview. Whether you were nervous or ran out of time, take this time to say what you forgot. Just keep it short and to the point. Also, the whole point of the interview was to sell yourself. Read the full article…
Is email the new “junk” mail?
A handwritten note is experiencing a resurgence in the era of email. Everyday we get bombarded with email that we quickly click through. When we receive a hand written note, time is taken to open the envelope and read the message. Now that’s powerful! Thank you notes should be a part of every business person’s Read the full article…