Contrary to popular belief with how high-tech our working environments have become, there are instances where it is acceptable to submit a handwritten resume. Not conventional, but still acceptable. Below, we will discuss them, and the pros and cons of submitting a handwritten resume. Should you submit a handwritten resume? You should only submit …
Marcel Iseli
Joining the Peace Corps requires 3 to 6 months of full-time experience with a large commercial or family-run business. Therefore, before even joining you would have acquired useful professional exposure. But the real quality experience comes from your time volunteering. Similar to a mission trip, you are immersing yourself in a community to understand other …
In the world of sales, being a door-to-door salesperson is a job that even the most experienced professionals have had at least once in their careers. It takes a wealth of dedication, motivation, and social skills to be able to succeed in this position. The skills gained from door-to-door sales transfer to other positions extremely …
A fixed phrase or expression is a set of words that are always used together to convey a certain concept. “Last but not least” is one of those types of phrases. Those four words are used to express the idea that although you are mentioning something last, that placement does not mean that it is …
Being able to program in the modern world is one of the most important and versatile skills one can have. Every industry around the world requires websites, or they may require gadgets or machinery in their stores. Because this is such an important skill, it is incredibly important to list it properly on a resume! …
Have you ever been stuck writing because you still need to double-check whether a comma is supposed to be inserted in between or among your words, phrases, and clauses? (To be clear, I’m not talking about Santa, okay? And he’s only one, so you can’t pluralize his last name.) And, have you ever wished of …
The simplexity of the digital age is making communication both convenient and difficult at the same time. That is, the more we enjoy the comforts brought by automation, the more we also become complacent about the fundamentals of communication. This simply means that the composition of the content or message, either in written or in …
In a world driven by quick and easy access to information, it is almost impossible not to know whom we should dedicate our letters or e-mails to. As this is the case, it’s almost always considered impolite to write fleeting or unspecific addressees because it may suggest that we didn’t exert enough time and effort …
Your name plays an essential part in any document, especially your resume. Your resume is a marketing tool. The name you put on it clarifies who you are and what your brand is. The name you choose also lets people know how you want to be referred to at your workplace, in emails, etc. Now, …