Are You a Bad Emailer? Best Practices for Written Communication

I don't think it's an overstatement to say that email is the lynchpin of modern business. It's one of our primary modes of communication and, in many roles, is largely what the phrase “excellent written communications skills” is referring to …

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How to Ask for a Promotion—and Get It

Asking for a promotion can be anxiety-inducing, but it doesn't have to be. In fact, with the right preparation, asking for a promotion can be relatively stress-free. Also, it's important to keep in mind that sometimes your manager is too busy to realize …

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How to End Any Professional Email (Plus a List of Sign-Offs for When You’re Tired of Saying “Best”)

Do you have that professional email mostly written, but you’re not quite sure how to wrap it up? Or do you feel like you’re defaulting to the same email closings every time and want some alternatives? Sure, if you’re emailing …

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