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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
He was a young man. He died last Saturday. Just a couple of years ago, we helped him write his legacy letter. He did not know the formal name of the document that would capture his words through eternity. He did not have many worldly possessions to leave behind. However, …
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 …
If it were not for social media, I might not have learned of three deaths this weekend. All have their touch of deep sadness. One, a young man, whose murder remains unsolved. Another, a mother close to my own age, who I knew quite casually. The last, the husband of an …
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 …
