For example, a note might be a few sentences, while letters could be a few paragraphs. It's your choice which you choose to write and depends on your relationship with the person.

Women are more likely to have written a personal letter recently than men. A third of women have written one in the past year, and most have done so in the past five years. Six in 10 men haven't ...

The body of a cover letter is the place to describe an example of how you used relevant technology to solve a problem. Words like manipulate , create , and execute are great places to start.

Getty Images | iStockphoto. To help applicants and recommenders know what colleges are looking for in recommendation letters, some schools provide examples on their admissions website.