In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas shares a reader's advice about how someone could mend a friendship with better ...

Dear Eric: A good friend asked me for a letter of recommendation. I wrote something short (less than a page) that I thought was truthful and adequate. I inserted my name in the signature block but did ...

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 ...

Academic reference letters are an essential aspect of academic life. Nearly every educator will be asked to write a range of reference letters during their career. In my long experience of doing so, I ...

DEAR ERIC: A good friend asked me for a letter of recommendation. I wrote something short (less than a page) that I thought was truthful and adequate and inserted my name in the signature block but ...

A compelling reference letter can be a decisive factor in the hiring process. The value of a strong recommendation cannot be overstated in today’s competitive job market. I’ve seen how a well-crafted ...

Dear Sam: Since being unemployed, I find it frustrating that my applications are met with automated responses. In addition, despite being encouraged to follow up on job interviews and leads, most of ...

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