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While we’re all finding new ways to connect, we’re also struggling to find new ways to interact, and that includes the way you start and end your emails to colleagues, clients, or your boss. Read More

Office Life

15 email etiquette rules every professional should know Allana Akhtar

In most work environments, email etiquette is a huge must-have. Make sure you know these 15 email rules, that every professional should perfect. Read More

Advice

How to follow up during a pandemic without being a jerk Lindsay Tigar

You really don’t want to be a jerk—especially right now when pressure and stress are already stockpiling. Here, a guide on how to perfect the art of follow-ups: … Read More

Productivity

What not to do when writing email subject lines Jane Burnett

Don’t make these subject line mistakes the next time you’re about to send someone an email message in the workplace. Read More

How To

How to introduce yourself in an email without coming across as too formal Steve Adcock

If you don’t know how to introduce yourself in an email, you should know that the language that you choose to use can make or break you. Read More

Interview Tips

This is what to include in a follow-up email after an interview Rachel Weingarten

Try to spend a bit more time on your follow-up email, even if all it serves to do is distract you for a while and remind you of just how good you are at what you do. Read More

Productivity

6 tools that will clean up your inbox Lindsay Tigar

Though some people can remain productive with a handful of unread emails and drafts hanging around, others struggle with their working rhythm until their inbox is in order. If you’re part of the latter crowd, consider using these tools ASAP to tame the madness. Read More

Interview Tips

5 reasons to send thank you letters now more than ever | Ladders Ladders Contributor

Thank you letters continue to be an important component of a successful job-search campaign. But the focus has shifted from gratitude to marketing. Read More

Office Life

How to know if someone will be difficult to work with John Brandon

If one employee is hard to work with or there is a pervasive problem, these early warning signs can alert you. Read More

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