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After the Interview: Sample Thank You Letters That Work

Sending a thank you letter after an interview is a simple yet powerful way to leave a positive impression. It shows professionalism, reinforces your interest in the role, and can even influence a hiring decision. A thoughtful note sets you apart from other candidates who might skip this important step. In this guide, you’ll find …
‘Tis the season for vacations and preparing children to go back to school. I heard a woman recently proclaim that she has too much work to do to take time off. It’s a common complaint. Yet, just as getting an oil change every 3-4 months keeps the engine running smoother, so too we need time …
I wrote a few weeks ago about a ceremony I did with an EcoShaman group to visualize the world we wanted to create. It was a full day of drumming, singing, chanting in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Using American Indian hand drums, we sent our intent for a new world to be born, based …
It has been the interruptions of everyday life which have most revealed the divine mystery of which I am a part, all these interruptions presented themselves as opportunities to go beyond the normal patterns of daily life and find deeper connections than the previous safety of my physical, emotional and spiritual well being. – Henri …
Often our most challenging times at work are dealing with people who push our hot buttons in some way. Perhaps we experience them as being uncooperative, unsupportive, intimidating, or outright vindictive. While I can understand you would want to run from these people as fast as you can, I encourage you to stop in your …
With the title of this article, there should be no surprise that I have been reading a book or two that echo the words of Charles Darwin. I have, but not a scholarly book. Still, a significant book when we consider the topic of man and survival. Yes, I have been reading Tarzan of the …
What do these people all have in common? Babe Ruth struck out 1,330 times Michael Jordan was cut from his high school basketball team. Abraham Lincoln lost six elections before being elected to office. Walt Disney was fired by a newspaper editor because, he was told, he lacked creativity. Steven Spielberg applied to USC Cinema …
Living purposefully is what I think of when I think of our next feature, David McNalley. He encourages leaders and individuals in his business and books to discover their brands and live purposefully. TransForm, a company founded by David McNalley, knows only purposeful individual and leaders build inspired organizations and iconic brands. He has many …