Johnny C. Taylor Jr. tackles your human resources questions as part of a series for USA TODAY. Taylor is president and CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management, the world's largest HR ...

Quite obviously, an application letter is a formal letter you request to apply for something; a visa, a document, a job, admission into an institution etc. An application simply states why you want ...

Résumés and cover letters traditionally fit together like hands in gloves, and seasoned job seekers are accustomed to starting their application process with both. As hiring practices grow more ...

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USPS Operation Santa is back, inviting kids and families to send letters to Santa and giving adopters the chance to make holiday wishes come true.

An application simply states why you want whatever it is you are applying fir, if you are qualified to apply for it, and why your application should be granted. An application letter should be brief, ...