Work

Job application letters, resignations and workplace correspondence for various career situations. We provide templates for references, disputes and retirement notifications.

A Speculative Letter Looking for Employment

Applying directly to companies can land you a job even when there's no advertised opening, if you do your homework first.

Accepting a Job Offer

How to write a professional acceptance letter when you get a job offer you want.

Declining a Job Offer

How to politely turn down a job offer when it's not the right fit for you.

Is Your Job Search Cover Letter Effective?

Check if your cover letter actually works by answering these 11 key questions about what hiring managers really look for.

Letter Informing of Your Retirement

A formal letter template to officially notify your employer of your retirement date and ensure all final paperwork is handled correctly.

Letter Regarding Employees Conduct

How to write a formal disciplinary letter to an employee while following proper legal procedures and protecting your company.

Letter Requesting a Pay Rise or Promotion

Timing and tone matter when asking for a pay rise, ask at the right moment and frame it around your contributions, not your likability.

Letter to HR Informing Them of a Dispute

How to write a formal letter to HR about a workplace dispute with tips on documenting incidents.

Offering Your Services as a Voluntary Worker by Letter

Write an effective letter to offer your volunteer services and explain why organisations value committed volunteers.

Quiz: Are Your Office Memos Effective?

Test whether your office memos actually get results with this quick quiz on memo writing and employee response.

Rejection Letter

How to write a job rejection letter that's respectful and maintains your company's reputation with candidates.

Replying to a Job Advertisement

Make your job application stand out in seconds with proper formatting and presentation that gets you past the initial screening.

Requesting a Reference by Letter

The right way to formally request a job reference from your employer without raising suspicion about your job search.

Requesting Feedback After Rejection by Letter

Write a professional letter asking employers why you didn't get the job and what you can improve for next time.

Resigning by Letter

How to write and submit a resignation letter, including timing, notice periods, and what to include.

Writing a Covering Letter

A covering letter explains why you're sending your CV and can be the difference between getting an interview or being overlooked.