When you finally get a nibble on your application, knowing how to reply to an interview email and keep the hiring manager interested is vital. Having this opportunity is a big step toward finding employment, and you want to ensure that you handle the situation… continue reading
How to Counter a Salary Offer (With Examples)
When you apply for a job you’re enthusiastic about, your excitement may deflate when the company offers a lower salary than you expect. Now you find yourself in an uncomfortable situation, trying to decide whether to accept the low-ball offer because the job interests you… continue reading
How To End A Cover Letter
A strong cover letter closing enables you to highlight your strengths and professionalism. It’s your last, best chance to show your legitimate interest in the job and how you can contribute to the company’s success. An eloquent closing ends the cover letter and proves that… continue reading
Flagging an Email: Why and How to Use this Nifty Feature
Flagging an email is a quick and easy tool to mark essential communications on your email account. It is helpful if you want to make it easy to find information later, mark time-sensitive messages, or prevent yourself from forgetting to read or reply to an… continue reading
Email Forwarding Etiquette: How Not to Be Annoying to Others
There are several unspoken rules regarding digital communication, and forwarding etiquette is often expected but needs to be better understood. From knowing if someone can see if you forwarded their email, to knowing how to use BCC, we’ll discuss all the facets of email forwarding.… continue reading
What is a newsletter?
What is a newsletter? A newsletter is a bulletin that a society, business, or organization publishes periodically to send out information. It’s also a valuable tool used by companies to provide information to their ecosystem of customers, prospective customers, and subscribers. Newsletters enable you to… continue reading
The Meaning and Origin of “Scot-free”
Scot-free meaning Have you ever done something risky and gotten away with it with no harm? You could have rolled the dice, eaten two-day-old unrefrigerated sushi, and escaped without serious gastric distress. If so, you’ve navigated that event scot-free. In other words, to get away… continue reading
How to Write an Etsy Listing
How to Write an Etsy Listing When shopping on Etsy, your buyers are inundated with waves of artistically beautiful products. There’s stiff competition on listings, so you’ll want an edge when you write your Etsy listing product descriptions. An Etsy listing that stands out may… continue reading
The Difference Between Council and Counsel
Council vs. Counsel Let’s take a look at council vs. counsel. First, the quick answer: A council is a meeting or a group of people meeting to discuss laws or rules. Counsel refers to advice given or a person who gives legal or professional advice.… continue reading
How to Write a Letter of Continued Interest
Let’s discuss how to write a letter of continued interest. This is a tricky one. You’re interested in a position or business relationship, but you haven’t heard from the addressee in a reasonable amount of time; remember, everybody’s busy. You need an “I’m still interested”… continue reading