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 …
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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 …
EIT (Engineer-In-Training), also known as EI (Engineer Intern) in some states, is a certification awarded to those who have passed their FE examination and have graduated. They are now licensed to practice their work as an Engineer-In-Training in their state. However, in certain cases, there are those who passed their FE exam but have not …
Generally speaking, a resume’s purpose is to inform a hiring official of the experience, education or achievements that you already have and how that makes you a strong candidate for a job position. However, what if you have an internship or future job coming up that is really impressive? Is it proper resume etiquette to …
Hey, there! Welcome to Linguaholic. You must have been wondering what the notation “encl” stands for that’s why you’re here. Or, you may already have some hunches in mind, but you just want to make sure whether using it on cover letters would make any difference or not. Well, you’ve come to the right post …
Because a resume is a professional document, the way you structure your words and language is very important. The rules for using abbreviations can be tricky because it depends on what section of the resume you are working on, and how much experience you have. Let’s look at some of the most common rules. As …