A thank-you note got me my first real job. As a newly minted college graduate with no work experience, I was having a tough time finding my first grown-up gig. I thought I’d never get a break until I ...

Q. Several of us in our office have either high school or college students graduating this year. We have had some interesting conversations about handwritten thank you notes and we would appreciate ...

You have /5 articles left. Sign up for a free account or log in. Often the most common way of giving thanks in professional settings is by writing thank-you notes ...

Mr. Kramon is a former New York Times editor and a lecturer at the Stanford Business School. Your assignment today: Write a note of gratitude to someone to whom your thanks are overdue. It might be a ...

College and business-school applicants, it’s time to learn to write a thank-you note. The samples below will help you complete this task before it’s time for turkey—or tofu. Across the United States ...

Expressing gratitude is an important part of acknowledging a thoughtful gesture or gift. Whether a loved one has given you a present or you've just wrapped up an interview with the recruiter at your ...

Two little words can go a long way toward mak ing someone feel appreciated. “Thank you” is a wonderful sentiment that can express gratitude any time of year. On a special occasion, however — say a ...

When it comes to the decision-making process about whether a candidate is right for a role you're trying to fill in the organization, first impressions matter and actions speak louder than words.