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Dear College Grad, About That Resume and Cover Letter …

Ishmael's Corner

Don’t follow the Resume 101 Handbook. Do not follow the Resume 101 Handbook. Why universities, the one place that revels in sticking it to the man, espouse an approach to writing the resume that would bring a smile to Henry Ford is beyond me. So how should you write a resume? In other words, don’t tell me you’re creative.

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Making a Cover Letter Count

The Hoffman Agency

To quote Lou Hoffman ; ‘ Don’t follow the Resume 101 Handbook. Do not follow the Resume 101 Handbook.’. If you were part of a new business process and saw the strategic and creative platforms being developed, then say so — and say you’d like to experience more. Let me say this again because it’s so damn important. What matters

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An experiment of work/life harmony as a #SMprof

Karen Freberg

She writes books, produces research, consults, and much more. Working on a handbook, several research projects, and speaking to classes who are using both of my books has been a lot of fun. I always have great conversations with fellow friend / book author / #SMprof rockstar Carolyn Kim.

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#19: Building a framework for reputation management

NewsWhip

Chris Rivera: Well, Ben, the unfortunate part is when I went to college, I studied technical writing. By the way, for anyone that doesn’t know what technical writing is, don’t worry. Ben: Oh, wow. Ben: So, one last question before we turn the forum public, I guess.

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WaddsCon: February wrap-up, March topics and speakers

Stephen Waddington

Then you should get out the company handbook or whatever holds the mission statements and values and again use any direct or indirect channel, to ask how leaders can better demonstrate company values and behaviours. You do need the storytelling, relationship building, creative and analytical skills. This is a question I am often asked.

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How to Get On in New Communications: Be Nice

ZudePR

My lightbulb went off when I saw the more I gave freely the more creative I became and yes, the more money I make in the present and long run. He is also the author of Content Chemistry, The Illustrated Handbook for Content Marketing. . “Writing makes me aware. Start a blog because you love to write. And Lagavulin.

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How To Create An Editorial Strategy for Your Blog: Part Two

Journalistics

Before you write a word of your editorial strategy, I want to make sure you know what your editorial strategy should be, and that we are on the same page for why you should have one. Who do you write for? What do similar blogs write about and how will your blog be similar or different? What drives you to write each post?