Business English is famous for being confusing. And as anyone who reads this blog regularly knows, that’s especially true on job applications. Today, we’ll take a look at a particularly unclear part of some job applications: what to put when one asks for your discipline. What does “discipline” mean on a job application? On …
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GitHub is a code hosting platform allowing you to work and collaborate on projects. Therefore, it shows recruiters that you have basic knowledge of software version control systems. However, if there are no professional projects on your GitHub, tough hiring managers might disregard your profile completely. The reason is that they would want to see …
Clinical rotations are great because medical students get to shadow physicians and residents at teaching hospitals. They also gain valuable hands-on experience. The problem is that every student has to do clinical rotations, so it is important to make your experience stand out on your resume. Emphasize clinical rotations in a way that shows you …
>Grammatical terms like suffix, prefix and infix (yes, it’s a thing) can quickly get confusing. When paired with the tendency of business English to use words in nonstandard ways, the situation is worse. Let’s take a look at a common question, how to fill in the “suffix” box on a job application form. What …
GRE scores, much like SAT scores, are taken from an exam which measures the proficiency of test-takers in various areas. What makes the GRE exam special is that it measures three very impressive fields of knowledge: verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing. High results could be of interest to many potential employers. Should …
Curious about how native speakers increase the strength of their ideas and arguments in speech or writing? Apart from using advanced, uncommon, and idiomatic expressions, native English speakers also drive persuasion by using intensifying adverbs. Lo and behold! Let this post tickle your brains for a few minutes, wherein you’ll discover the nuances behind the …
Employees leave the company for a number of reasons, which is often a challenging part for employers. This situation can be even tougher when high-performing and tenured talents decide to hang up their boots. When employees resign or depart from the company, at least in a formally informed manner, employers need to respond to resignation …
The two words “according to” act as a single preposition. Although “according to” is always a preposition, it has more than one meaning. You have to determine which meaning it has in a sentence before you know whether or not to put a comma before it. Do you need a comma before “according to”? …
Looking for a job is not really anybody’s idea of fun. Even if you are excited about seeking a new position in an industry that you love, poring over your resume and job postings online can be stressful and tedious. One of many challenging aspects of job hunting, especially if you’ve been off the market …