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In her new book, Syme's Letter Writer, Rachel Syme of The New Yorker explains how to write a delightful letter to a loved one. Unlike texting and email, old-fashioned letters, hand-addressed and sent ...

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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 ...

Securing an internship in your desired industry is the first step to a successful career. It’s your initial opportunity to gain hands-on experience, improve your skills, and make valuable ...

Writing a complaint letter about a problematic coworker can be a helpful way to ensure that HR leaders are aware of the ...

Those of you familiar with Marshall McLuhan and Quentin Fiore’s 1967 ground breaking book, “The Medium is the Massage,” will notice that the title of this letter has been modified for today’s reality.