Archive for the ‘Common Grammatical Errors’ Category
Common Grammatical Errors Will Kill Your Resume – Apostrophe Use
Posted by: JohnnyC on: March 1, 2009
Apostrophes Apostrophes have two uses: 1. Apostrophes show you that some letters have been taken out of a word to shorten it. Do not becomes don’t. I will becomes I’ll. Could have becomes could’ve. The apostrophe goes where the letters have been removed. You use apostrophes this way in informal writing. You should not shorten [...]
Eye Catching Resume – Some Essential Phrases
Posted by: JohnnyC on: February 18, 2009
The following phrases will add energy to statements about your work-related duties and accomplishments. HINT: Consider integrating other power words into these basic formulas. Acted as liaison for/between… Assigned territory consisting of… Accounted for… Drew up… Mapped out… Handled a territory spanning… Promoted to… Instrumental in… Recipient of… Remained as… Innovation resulted in… Honoured as… [...]
How To Write Resume – Common Grammatical Errors
Posted by: JohnnyC on: January 29, 2008
To avoid them proof read, double-check, and triple-check for errors It goes without saying that common grammatical errors will kill your CV, but you would be amazed how many resumes/CVs employers receive with typos and spelling mistakes. According to a recent survey of recruitment professionals carried out by the Recruitment & Employment Confederation, 47% said [...]
