Any language is full of near synonyms. In Spanish, you have to watch out not just for similarly spelled words but for the differences implied by the use of diacritics. What does «¿Qué haces?» mean in English? The phrase ¿Qué haces? is a question with two meanings. First, it can be a general question …
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If you ask someone what an IQ score is, they will likely tell you that it is a measure of one’s intelligence. This may lead you to think that an IQ score is an excellent thing to include on a resume! Other types of scores, such as SAT scores are sometimes listed, so are IQ …
When given the option, sending a resume and/or cover letter via email adds a personal touch hard to achieve through a job posting on websites such as Indeed, Glassdoor, etc. Through an email, you can address a hiring manager by name. If you are unaware of the recruiter’s name, do your best to research and …
So you have a lot of professional experience, and thus you have a two-page resume. Impressive! The most economical and ecological thing to do would be to print on both sides of a single piece of paper… but is this a good idea? Resumes should never be printed double-sided. Employers should not have to flip …
Some words or phrases have just one function in a sentence, and it is easy to say that they should almost always or almost never be followed by a comma. However, there are also words that may act as more than one part of speech or might be able to take up different positions …
Anyone who’s ever applied for a job before knows that it’s a stressful, time consuming prospect. Not only do you have to learn how to present yourself as the best candidate, but you have to navigate a seemingly endless ocean of jargon. There’s little we like more than making confusing things clear, so in today’s …
As you are searching for job postings, you suddenly come across an opening for a position that suits your skills, experiences, and interests. You want to send your credentials to the employer right away, and you want to start your email message by explaining how you heard about the job opening. But, you suddenly realized …
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 …
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 …