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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 ...

Business Insider asked etiquette experts when it's appropriate to send a handwritten thank-you note. They said a note is essential after staying at someone's home or receiving a personalized gift.

If there’s one thing that abundantly clear, it’s that we could use more happiness, more positivity — more gratitude — in our ...

After a job interview, it's always wise to send a thank-you note to express gratitude to an interviewer for taking the time to meet or speak with you — and to reiterate your interest in the position ...

Hiring experts say getting notes from job interviewees can add depth to their evaluations, but not receiving them shouldn’t shut down an applicant’s chances. Sending a thank-you note after a job ...

Expressing gratitude is more than a courtesy; it’s a powerful tool that can significantly enhance workplace relationships, foster a positive work environment, and even boost career growth. For ...

I grew up being told the importance of writing thank-you notes. My children began resisting the task, seeing it as tedious and unnecessary. Now, they must write thank you notes before they are able to ...

Ashley Harwood began her real estate career in 2013 and built a six-figure business as a solo agent before launching Move Over Extroverts, her coaching company for introverted agents, in 2018. She is ...

What could be controversial about saying thanks? Members of Technical.ly’s Slack community talk about the power imbalances, gatekeeping and unpaid labor tied to the “unwritten rule” of job interviews.