Ditch the laundry list
In “Show, don’t tell,” I talked about telling stories in your cover letters and resumes. In addition to lots of empty phrases (“people person”), another enemy of getting your point across is the...
View ArticleObjectives and goals, oh my!
Recently a friend asked me for advice about her resume. “In my “Objectives” section, should I say I want to ‘acquire’ a position or ‘obtain’ a position?” Neither, I thought. (I’m difficult like that...
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Adjectives vs. Verbs
When writing cover letters and resumes, words mean things. Diligent. Trustworthy. Reliable. Dynamic. Enterprising. Professional. Detail-oriented. Organized. Enthusiastic. Passionate. Creative....
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