Even if you’ve hit the jackpot and are heading to work for a company with better perks, leaving your job is never easy. You have to say goodbye to your work friends, close the door on future projects, ...

Before you start writing a letter of recommendation for a friend, clarify the purpose of the letter itself. Is it for a job, graduate school, a volunteer position, or something else? Understanding the ...

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 ...

If you are in any leadership position, you will likely have to write a letter of recommendation for an employee, coworker, student or intern. Being asked to write a letter of recommendation means the ...

No matter where you ve worked in the past and where you’ll work in the future, at some point, you’ll probably find yourself giving two weeks’ notice. This is a convention of the working world, a ...

If you want a business to carry your product, publish your writing or consider your proposal, you'll need to write a submission letter -- often called a query letter. These business letters should ...

When it’s time to leave a job, one of the most important steps you can take is crafting a respectful resignation letter. Whether you’ve found a new opportunity, are transitioning to a new industry, or ...

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 ...