Resume Writers Write Right
The Internet and World Wide Web have presented new challenges for writers when it comes to deciding what format to use for certain terms.
Is it Website or web site? Email or e-mail? Internet or internet?
The 10th Edition of the Gregg Reference Manual (GRM) recommends the following:
*For terms related to the Web, always use a capital W and separate the words. Web site, Web log; Web zine. But what about “webinar?” The GRM does not mention it! We can assume, only because it makes sense, that it’s “webinar” because nothing else looks right.
*For terms that relate to electronic communication, “e-mail” if written within a sentence; “E-Mail” at the beginning of a sentence as well as in a title. It’s the same for “e-zine,” but that’s only a guess, since the GRM does not stipulate its preference.
And . . .
The 11th Edition of the Merriam Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary makes the same recommendations as the GRM.
But . . .
The Associated Press (AP), which originally adhered to the above recommendations, has changed their instructions and now opts to adhere to the following:
*When referring to the “Web” (short for the World Wide Web) and the “Internet” one is speaking of an enterprise (such as Starbucks or Nike); thus, these two words are always capitalized.
*Everything else is lowercase and one word: email, website, webinar, ezine, etc.
Therefore, the message here is as follows: Whatever format a writer uses, a profressional writer will always be consistent!
A Professional Resume Writer Will Write Right
Many words in the English language are frequently misused because they seem to be so similar in meaning.
While you may know the facts, some misused words can easily slip through in your professional correspondence if you are not a professional writer.
Demonstrate your professionalism when job searching by making sure you are using the right words in your resume and cover letter.
Hiring a professional resume writer demonstrates that you are interested enough in your own success that you want to present your qualifications the best way you can. A professional resume writer will write your cover letters and resume right.
There are some subtle differences in the meanings of similar words that are used a lot in either cover letters or resumes.
For one example, read on:
Continually / Continuously
• Continually means repeatedly with breaks in between.
• Continuously means without interruption.
JaneCo’s Sensible Solutions will write right for you. If you care enough about your own success, using a professional resume writer is the wise choice.
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The job requires people orientation – Be ready to discuss how you deal with interruptions and keep friendly interactions with others.
Gambling With Your Career? Use a Professional Resume Writer and Increase Your Odds of Career Satisfaction . . .
Some job seekers think that a professionally written resume is too expensive and that they can’t afford to pay for a professional resume writer, so they attempt to save money by writing their own resume and cover letter. A number of job seekers will fill in a resume template for their attempt to market their skills. Other job seekers assume that by looking at professional resume samples they can write an effective resume in hopes of winning career satisfaction.
When writing your own resume, even by using sample resumes as your guide, you might think you are “stacking the deck” in your favor, but you are actually taking a big risk.
A professional resume writer has been educated and is experienced in the necessary strategy to customize the jobseeker’s resume and cover letter samples used as their examples. Without understanding the job seeker’s personal style, nor having an awareness of the writer’s justification for show-casing specific talking points, or having expertise in appropriate resume grammar and/or realizing the relevance of the job seeker’s experience as it relates to the job seeker’s goal, it is not possible to predict that any sample resume would be an effective resume for your unique situation.
Writing your own resume may be a real gamble with your future. Is this game of chance or this trial and error method of a job search worth the risk? How important is your future? Should you risk success, or does it make more sense to use a professional resume writing service?
Are you still wondering about the value of a Professional Resume Writing Service?
Consider many ways we count on professionals. We don’t question using professional barbers and hair stylists, especially for a special occasion. How do we care for our elegant fashions? Do we not take them to a professional dry cleaner so they are just right for an important event? If we have a critical money matter, we use a professional financial consultant. For vital legal matters, we seek the professional attorney. We don’t let our beloved pets fend for themselves; we take them to the professional – the veterinarian. We us professional wedding planners, professional photographers, weight management professionals, professional body building trainers, professional construction workers, plumbers, carpet installers, and mechanics. We accept that professionals should fly the plane or conduct the train, or treat our broken bones, replace our teeth and the list goes on.
When we want the best services, materials, or advice, we wisely seek the professionals. When we have something of great significance to do, some place very important to go, and special people to visit, we do all we can to be the best that we can be.
So is using a professional resume writer really a luxury that isn’t affordable? Knowing how important, how crucial, how vital your resume and cover letter are to your job search can you afford to consider the resume writer’s fees as wasteful spending or using a professional resume a careless decision? Would you pay out money on a new suit or outfit for an interview, yet be reluctant about an investment in the documents that stand between you and the interview?
Many people spend more money planning and taking a vacation than they spend on securing a successful career. Unlike a special occasion where you’ll sport your new hair style or wear your new outfit for a short time, your resume is going to get you the jobs where you’re likely to spend 40 hours a week for about 50 weeks every year, for 30+ years! Your investment in a professionally written resume increases the probability that your contribution of time, talent and ability at a job will provide a good return in the form of compensation and rewards to reach your goals.
Certainly, in today’s competitive job market, a professionally written resume is not a luxury, but rather a much-needed document to give you the winner’s edge over the competition and provide the payoff of career satisfaction.
People Knowledge: When people get along, the workplace has more production, fewer mistakes, and a positive feeling of team spirit.
Networking and Leaving Your Phone Number by Voice Mail . . .
As you’re networking by phone, providing updates to your references regarding your job search progress, calling potential employers or just phoning friends, do you really want and expect a return call when you leave you phone number on that person’s voice mail? If so, how easy do you make it for the recipient to hear and write the number you want them to use to call you back?
Do not assume that the person is simply going to immediately use a recall button from the caller ID to respond.
In fact, don’t even assume the recipient has caller ID.
Even if the person has caller ID, do not expect them to search through a list of caller ID numbers in an effort to find your number. In fact, it’s not even fair to assume that the recipient will be using the same phone to call you back.
The easier you make it to get a return call, the more likely you’ll be to get one.
Remember to say your number at a pace which allows the recipient to write it down.
The best way to pace your voice rate properly is using the following technique:
As you say your phone number, write it in the air with your finger. If YOU can’t write is as quickly as your tongue wants to say it, the recipient can’t write that fast either.
Remember to announce you are leaving your number for his / her convenience, which allows the recipient time to get prepared to write. Then say your number at that same rate you are “finger-air-writing” and the recipient is far more likely to write your number properly without the frustration of rewinding your message.
Note: Learn how and why to finger-air-write. JaneCo will teach you techniques like that and more. janeir@janecos.com
Effective Communication is a Key to Success
Understanding the different styles of people makes communicating less frustrating and more effective.
It’s easy to learn the concept of different styles of people.
Use the DISC concept to prepare your resume, your interview, your professional correspondence, fitting in with the new organization, and even your personal relationships.
The DISC concept is the doorway to communication.
Win the Job!
Job searching? Interviewing? Networking?
Details from the DISC behavioral characteristics report combined with expertise and proven results help win the job.
Be sure you know your style and understand its value to the job target.
Demonstrate that you recognize the styles of others and understand the importance of those styles and that you can capitalize on that knowledge to the benefit of the organization.
You don’t have to be a behavioral expert to do so, you just need to be aware of the different styles of people and know how to interact effectively with the various styles.
You can be taught the basics in 15 minutes.
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