
How to Write a Powerful Character Reference Letter (With Examples)
A character reference letter highlights a person’s integrity, work ethic, and reliability. It is usually written by someone who knows the individual personally or professionally and provides specific examples of positive traits. This letter helps build trust and supports the person’s application for jobs, schools, or legal matters. Introduction to Character Reference Letters A character … Read more

How to Write the Education Section on Your Resume: Full Guide with Examples
Include your degree, major, school name, and graduation year in the resume education section. Add academic honors, certifications, relevant coursework, or GPA if it strengthens your application. List entries in reverse chronological order, starting with the most recent education. Why Your Resume’s Education Section Matters The education section of a resume proves your formal education, … Read more

Understanding Channels of Communication: The Key to Effective Messaging
The main channels of communication include verbal, non-verbal, written, and visual methods. Verbal communication uses spoken words. Non-verbal communication involves gestures and body language. Written communication includes emails and letters. Visual communication uses images, graphs, and charts to convey information. What Are Channels of Communication? Channels of communication are the methods used to transmit information … Read more

What’s in Your Briefcase: Building a Professional Brand
We get it. Creating a personal brand can be a tedious, confusing job. And many people struggle with knowing where to start. Maybe you can relate. Or maybe you have an idea of what your brand is but have no idea what to do next. That’s all totally normal. On this episode of What’s in…

Should I Take a Gap Year?
Should I take a gap year? If this question has been on your mind lately, you’re definitely not alone. Many high school seniors have been wondering the same thing, particularly now due to the coronavirus outbreak. In fact, roughly one in six high school students say that they will likely change their fall college plans…

Student Spotlight: Pharmacy Technician Student Steven Advocates for Sign Language Education
Meet Steven! He is a pharmacy technician student at St. Louis College of Pharmacy. Steven is well into the process of learning sign language so that he can better serve the deaf and hard of hearing community. He was inspired to learn sign language as a new pharmacy technician about three years ago when he…

Is Community College Free – Yes In These States
Community college can be free in some cases due to tuition-free programs or scholarships. Initiatives like the College Promise program and state-specific policies often cover tuition for eligible students, but other costs like fees, books, and living expenses may not be included. Newsflash: College can be pretty dang expensive. But just because you have your…

Check Out Our Newest Tallo Platform Updates
We’re always looking for ways to improve our platform for all of our Tallo users. Ways to make it more functional, efficient, and just more cool. So, we’ve made some changes, and we wanted you to be the first to know. Enhanced Career Interest Options As our platform has grown to over a million users,…