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How to Make Job Searching Work During the Holidays

Understandably, it’s a crazy time of year for many people.  Job searching may not exactly be something on your mind.  However, there is the idea that you are going to need some cash to pay for those holiday presents. Meanwhile, the end of the year actually offers some exciting opportunities.  …

resume

Writing a Resume that Will Help Skyrocket Your Career Change

People need resumes for a variety of reasons.  And, regardless of the field, a well-written resume is crucial.  There are two types of prospective employees that invariably get stuck when it comes to writing a resume.  First, there’s the person with absolutely no work experience.  And then, there are those …

ghostwriter

Confessions of a Seasoned Ghostwriter: An Interesting Perspective

As a professional writer, I seldom write in the first person.  The truth is that in many cases, I am a ghostwriter.  Frankly, only a select few know I am responsible for what they read.  Alas, I seldom get the credit for my words. Make no mistake.  I would love …

The Tale of the Broken Cover Letter: It Needs a Rescue.

There was once a broken cover letter.  It was quite lonely.  It felt rejected.  The cover letter didn’t think it was boring.  Or, ugly. Yet, it never received answers.  It was in waiting for a magical recruiter. Generic cover letters will get you nowhere. The same is true for error …

careful what you put in writing

Be Careful What You Put in Writing

Most are familiar with the warning to be careful what you put in writing.  The caution existed eons before technology helped speed up the process of written communication.  Although many still embrace handwritten notes, others enjoy text messaging or social media posts.  Still others enjoy the instant gratification of exchanging …

After the Year End Bonus

After the end of year bonus, many employees are ready to make a move.  It seemed fruitless to forgo potentially large sums of money without cause.  What should be on the top of the list for a job change in 2016?   Hopefully, it is putting together a good cover letter …

A Plea to an Addict Son

In recent weeks, obituaries for those lost to addiction have become viral.  Tears form in our eyes each time we read one of these.   As writers, we recognize the power of the word.  Memorials come after the fact.  Could even one life be saved with a plea to an addict …

Kiss and Slap Offenders

Kiss and Slap Offenders

Like many mothers, my mom was a source of infinite wisdom.  One of my favorites was her characterization of certain actions as a “kiss and a slap”.  She was entirely correct.  An assortment of  individuals just do not get the damage that transpires with their random assertions. Kiss and Slap …

perfect resume

THE PERFECT RESUME

The job market is still tight.  The perfect resume might open a few doors.  However, exactly what is the perfect resume?  How important is it? In this case, perfection is often in the eyes of the audience.  After all, prospective employers are the ones who will pick up your condensed …

Love letters

Do You Like Surprises?

Do you like surprises? Every now and again, I enjoy writing blogs that may seem to have little to do with our company’s mission.  Today, I want to touch upon how much surprises matters to me.  In reality,  Writefully Inspired encourages its clients and followers to develop their communication skills.  …

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