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. …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
Before you succumb to a fainting spell, the title of this blog was merely an attempt to get your attention. Of course, I know I have used the term “your” to indicate the possession of kidding. Obviously, I should have used “you’re” to shorten up the phrase “you are”. Sadly, …
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 …
