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Resume Right: Verbs
by Jesaka Long @ a.k.a writer resumeverbsI’m known for turning out mean, clean resumes for people who are looking to move up or move on to new jobs. They say it’s because I’m a writer. Well, yes, I’m a writer. But I’ve also put words to work in the staffing industry and in the recruiting department of a global coffee company. So I’ve had the opportunity to help people polish their resumes and hear the unvarnished feedback from hiring managers.
Write Better Instantly? Use Power Verbs
by Bill Henderson @ Write a Better Novel verbsThere are novels that don’t seem to be written all that much better than other novels. Yet for some reason they just read better. Why? Without even looking, I can give you one huge reason: they use power verbs.