Cover letters can be the most difficult part of job-hunting for some. There are many questions about cover letters which are often unclear: What should my cover letter be about? What should I write in the introduction? Who do I address it to? Does this make me sound too pompous? Because formatting and rules for …
Marcel Iseli
Email communication is tricky, especially as it can be difficult to convey nonverbal elements of speech in written form. When the different registers of English (formal, informal) enter the picture, things get even trickier. Today we’ll look at several ways to address emails to a group of people in a formal work setting. Should …
EIT (Engineer-In-Training), also known as EI (Engineer Intern) in some states, is a certification awarded to those who have passed their FE examination and have graduated. They are now licensed to practice their work as an Engineer-In-Training in their state. However, in certain cases, there are those who passed their FE exam but have not …
Generally speaking, a resume’s purpose is to inform a hiring official of the experience, education or achievements that you already have and how that makes you a strong candidate for a job position. However, what if you have an internship or future job coming up that is really impressive? Is it proper resume etiquette to …
Hey, there! Welcome to Linguaholic. You must have been wondering what the notation “encl” stands for that’s why you’re here. Or, you may already have some hunches in mind, but you just want to make sure whether using it on cover letters would make any difference or not. Well, you’ve come to the right post …
Because a resume is a professional document, the way you structure your words and language is very important. The rules for using abbreviations can be tricky because it depends on what section of the resume you are working on, and how much experience you have. Let’s look at some of the most common rules. As …
Externships are work experiences that are similar to internships or apprenticeships. They last for only a day to two months and are focused on observing or reviewing company culture and policies. Including an externship on your resume requires some adjustments because of these differences. Let’s discuss whether it is necessary to include it in the …
Although one of the main functions of commas is to introduce more clarity into a sentence, sometimes it can feel like they just exist to make writing more confusing! One reason for this is that you may learn a comma rule and then see writing that breaks it, even printed in newspapers, magazines and books. …
English is a strange language and often seems to be made up mostly of other languages. There are lots of loanwords in English. Fancy some sushi? Maybe a hamburger or a croissant? Let’s set the food examples aside and focus on something more intrinsically interesting: the Latin phrase “per se. Do you need a …