Volunteering is a generous act of dedicating one’s time to a cause. This may be out of goodwill, wanting to gain experience in a new area or a mix of the two. The term “volunteer work” quite literally contains the word “work,” so should this be included in the work experience section on a resume? …
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Using punctuation marks is nothing short of confusing, taxing, and even time-consuming; blame this on the variation among the rules in writing style guides. Language is inherently arbitrary, and writers have the prerogative to calibrate their writing style to make their inner thoughts visible to readers. So today, we’ll try to focus our sense-making on …
Resumes call for a particular format involving leaving out personal pronouns and including many half sentences or phrases instead of full sentences. Because we use this unusual method of writing, is it appropriate to include periods at the end of a bulleted list? Should You Use Periods with Bullet Points on a Resume? Periods …
Studying abroad is a highly regarded experience that not only expands your skillset but your mind as well. People who have traveled and studied abroad can be more open-minded, and idea-driven, and can often communicate well with others! How can you express this best on a resume? Table of Contents How Do You Put …
Nannying is childcare taken to the next level. It often means long hours, multiple responsibilities, and a level of care beyond that of other jobs. However, should this experience be included on a resume? And if so, for how long? Should You Include a Nanny Experience on a Resume? As nannying is usually a …
One of the most important structural rules for every resume is that you need to list your responsibilities of each job as separate points. Most people choose to make use of bullet points to keep their resumes tidy, but how many points should you be listing per job? You should be careful not to clutter …
OJT is the abbreviated form for “on-the-job training”. This kind of traning is typically done by recently employed graduates or employees new to a certain field. This helps people to get real-world experience in a particular area while working, hence “on-the-job”. How can you include this experience on a resume in the best way? …
English is a strange language and often seems to be made up mostly of other languages. There are lots of loanwords in English. Fancy some sushi? Maybe a hamburger or a croissant? Let’s set the food examples aside and focus on something more intrinsically interesting: the Latin phrase “per se. Do you need a …
Shadowing experience, following a professional around throughout her workday observing the actions and skills required in theprofessional’s respective field, is an effective and cost-effective way for students to gain relevant ‘real-world’ experience prior to completing college. While rarely an experience that earns a student money, whether in the form of a stipend or a paycheck, …