Johnny C. Taylor Jr. tackles your human resources questions as part of a series for USA TODAY. Taylor is president and CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management, the world's largest HR ...

Here is a common scene: A supervisor agrees to write your letter of recommendation with one condition—you draft it. Shocker. We, too, were surprised the first time this happened to us. We assumed ...

Considering February is the month of love, what better time could there be to write a love letter or poem to a beloved? To be loved and nurtured is a universal need. Being loved creates feelings of ...

A character reference letter can make or break an applicant’s chances. Here’s how to write a great one. A character reference letter can make or break an applicant’s chances Before the days of ...

The internet has been swirling with talk of ChatGPT, the Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool that can write just about anything. But have you thought about how you might be able to apply AI to your job ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. Despite headlines about layoffs and companies downsizing, the ...

Crafting a compelling modern cover letter is a crucial step in the job application process. However, many job seekers encounter situations where they don’t have a specific address to include in their ...

When applying for jobs, ChatGPT-4 can make the cover-letter writing process more manageable. An AI consultant shares tips for writing an effective cover letter using ChatGPT. Here's a step-by-step ...

Getting noticed as an actor isn’t easy. You have to have the right headshots, take the right classes, and then—the kicker—you have to find the right agent. Landing a good agent can help you take your ...

Leaving a job is never easy. No matter your reason for leaving (accepting another job offer, retirement, experiencing burnout or other health issues, etc.), the experience can feel anxiety-inducing ...

Every good letter starts by addressing the person the letter is to. Usually, that looks like “Dear Santa,” on the first line of the letter. It is similar to saying “hello” to someone when you meet ...

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