Writing Wisdom
Writing for your Audience (Rhetoric)
Apr 3rd
Hi all! Today’s post will cover writing for your audience. To most–if not all–of you, this will seemingly be no big deal. “I’m a student. My professor has to read my paper. Who cares about writing specifically for him/her?” I bet your professor does, even if he or she doesn’t explicitly say so. You know when professors tell you not to summarize a book? Well, a small part of reason involves the fact that your professor knows the text and he/she is your audience. Hence, by not summarizing the text, you are writing to your audience. Today’s post will cover More >
Cover Letter Tips
Jan 6th
Ahhhh, cover letters. Everyone thinks they know the magical “right way” of making a cover letter, but really? There is no RIGHT way. Sure, there are some tips and tricks that may help you more than others, but ultimately–it depends on the job you’re applying for. A cover letter for a teaching gig will NOT be the same as a cover letter for a consulting position. Following these few tips should help you come one step closer to landing your dream job.
One Job, One Cover Letter.
Each job you apply to will have different requirements. Even if you’re applying for the More >
How to Write a Resume
Jul 28th
Today’s post will focus on resume writing. With the job market as it is, it is important to portray yourself in a way that an organization will take notice and give you a shot at an interview. I will give you some advice on how you can effectively communicate your experiences and skills to prospective employers. I will even provide a template for you to get started with at the end.
Please note that this post will not focus on cover letters, which some job postings require as part of your resume submission.
What is a resume?
To illustrate how important a resume More >
How to Improve your GMAT (AWA) Writing Score
Jun 16th
You’ve worked for a few years, climbed the ranks in your company and have decided it’s time to go back to school for your MBA. The problem is that now you need to take the GMAT, and–much to your significant other’s dismay–it requires a good month or two practice (after work and on weekends). One particular section of the GMAT that a lot of people have trouble with is the writing section. Want to make sure you are on the right track? You’re just one click away.
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Tips on Business Writing In Presentations
Jun 10th
Today is going to be a “special edition” of (un)Enlightened English. That’s right, I’ve hijacked my wife’s blog and am going to do a post on a topic that is near and dear to my heart: Business Writing. For those of you who are wondering why or how Kelly allowed this–well, there are two reasons: 1) She is at school and 2) It’s my birthday, so she can’t possibly say no. So click the link and get ready to improve your business writing skills!
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Personal Statements: Common Mistakes
Apr 9th
I know several of you are thinking about getting a BA or an MA, both of which require personal statements. Since this topic was the most popular vote (go vote in the poll on the right for what you want to see next!), I figured I’d go ahead and address it. Personal statements for your bachelor’s and master’s can differ greatly but they usually share some similarities and some common mistakes that you should avoid. (more…)
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Facets of Freewriting
Mar 31st
If you’re like most people, odds are, you get a little tense about writing. “Is my grammar ok? Does this sentence make sense? What about my thesis? Do I even have a TOPIC? GAAAH!” Trust me, we’ve all been there. And while yes, writing can have this wonderful, studious side which explores the nooks and crannies of a subject, it can also be invigorating and relaxing. Often times, people write when they HAVE to. That’s it. You go to school, and write a paper last minute. You go to work, and write a letter to a client. But too often, More >
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