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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 …

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 …

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 …

Letter of Recommendation

Write a Letter of Recommendation

Need to write a letter of recommendation?  The request most likely came by phone call or email.  It may be from a former student, a business colleague, or even a friend.  They need your recommendation to make them look spectacular to a college, prospective employer or some other important entity.  …

Writing email

Email Etiquette

Some experts suggest that the advent of the computer age makes the generation of hard copy correspondence passé. However, is there email etiquette to follow?  The obvious appeal of electronic mail is the speed with which it reaches its audience.  Most email programs allow return receipts such as those generated by the …

Business correspondence

10 Important Elements of Business Correspondence

At some point in life, almost everyone will feel the need to write business correspondence.  Whether the letter is to close a business deal or complain about defective merchandise, there are at least ten components to every business letter.  Here they are in brief outline form: Sender’s address: You have …

content

Give Your Marketing Content Sex Appeal

It is a well-known adage that sex sells. This applies to all types of writing, including information written for professional websites. Of course, this does not mean that your marketing content should resemble an excerpt from an erotica publication. Rather, it should be suggestive and seduce your reader to want more. …

appearances

Appearances Matters

One cannot help but enjoy the beauty of the bumblebee as it gathers pollen.  Yet, this same bee has the potential for producing a lethal sting.  What is the difference?  Appearances matter. As part of my professional writing services, I perform marketing and writing tasks for an attorney.  When I stopped …

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