Sometimes, you encounter a group of words that are always used together and that have a different definition from their literal meaning. These phrases are called “idioms.” The phrase “not to mention” is sometimes used as an idiom. Knowing when it is an idiom is an important part of identifying whether it also needs a …
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“Series 7”, otherwise known as the “General Securities Representative Qualification Examination” (GS) is an exam administered by FINRA which measures one’s competency as a general securities representative. In the financial market, being able to buy and sell securities is a necessary asset in many positions. Should you be putting this on your resume? Should …
Asking someone to write a recommendation letter can be a bit obnoxious because we need to consider a shedload of things. We need to ask ourselves questions like, “Is it a good time to reach out?” or “What if they don’t respond?,” not to mention “What if they decline?” But, do you know what’s way …
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 …
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 …