In this post, we’re going to talk about not one but two things many people are not very fond of: commas and the word “whom”! Comma usage can be confusing and seem inconsistent, so people often find comma rules frustrating. However, there really is a method to the madness of those rules! As for “whom,” …
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Some English expressions seem to sound natural and unproblematic when expressed by a native speaker. But for some non-natives, these expressions could get a little awkward particularly when the individual meaning of words and how they relate to one another are dissected inappropriately. One of these expressions is “looking forward to seeing you” whereby, for …
Adding your GPA score on your resume is only necessary if it is above 3.5 or is asked for in the job description. Otherwise, it is best to leave it out of your resume entirely. You can also include your Major or Minor GPA if it is above 3.5 and your overall program GPA is …
The English language has a lot of stock phrases. Many of these, like “killing two birds with one stone,” are idiomatic. Others are just common phrases that have been repeated so many times that it’s hard to imagine their individual words standing alone. Some of the latter, like the phrase “open availability,” seem redundant but …
Employee availability helps employers plan and adjust schedules to accommodate staffing needs. If you are a student or can only work part-time, there may only be certain days or hours where you are free to work. Maybe you are just applying for a job that does not have traditional working hours and you would like …
Acquiring a certification means that you had taken the time to learn a skill and received tangible proof of having done so. A certified potential employee is of particular interest to employers, as this means that the company won’t have to pay for that particular training. If a certification is expired, does it still hold …
Including a picture on a resume would be the best way to let an employer know what you look like and to have your image stick in their mind. However, this practice is very uncommon in the resume-writing world. Should you include a picture? In what circumstances? Many circumstances dictate different responses, so let’s get …
Life is full of times when you need to compare one thing to another. Doing that clearly and concisely is easy when you use a word that is intended to do exactly that. Using the word “whereas” makes your comparison easy to understand. The word is versatile, too, because it can also refer to a …
The electronic mailing system has become one of the most favored communication channels for business correspondence within the last decade. It somehow bodes well because huge chunks of data need not occupy any physical space anymore, let alone require high transaction fees. And, it meanwhile provides an avenue for attaching, tracking, reviewing, and keeping pieces …