If you incorporate the idea of writing thank-you letters, you can write them throughout the holiday season. Whenever you decide to share these epistles, both you and your recipients will benefit.

How to Write a Thank You Letter for a New Business Relationship. ... In many cases, a simple thank you letter will suffice, and can accompany a gift as a token of your appreciation.

Dear Sam: What are the "rules" nowadays regarding thank you notes? Can I just send an email? Do employers even care about them? I don't want to seem like I'm pestering the hiring manager. -Jamie ...

Keep it fairly short. There are times when you may want to write a longer thank-you letter (to a teacher or close loved one, for instance), but for most situations, three to five sentences are plenty.

The best time to send a thank-you letter for a job interview is within the first 24 hours following the interview. Hiring ...

Dear Jamie: Many job seekers overlook the importance of a professional thank you letter.Following up with decision-makers after an interview is a critical step in the job search/interview process ...