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Don’t Ruin Your Job Interview: 9 Cardinal Cover Letter Errors to Avoid

The cover letter, ugh! Without a question, it is among the most painful components of the hiring process! While some businesses do not demand one, the majority do. You would be mistaken if you believed that creating a cover letter was simple. Although it is… continue reading

How to Write a Compelling Blog Post About Boring Topics

A common challenge for writers is making a boring topic interesting to read. For many blog owners, finding lucrative SEO niches means writing on technical topics that are not over saturated. Of course, these things are inherently dry, but they don’t need to be. Even… continue reading

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What is the Correct Way to Use a Hyphen?

When used correctly, hyphens can act as powerful writing tools to join words together, link ideas, or simply enhance the flow of your sentences. That said, they can be quite tricky, so it is important to know some basic rules when using them. Let’s look… continue reading

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Following Up on Follow Up, Follow-Up, and Followup

Ever got stuck scratching your head about whether its follow up, follow-up or followup? Let’s shed some light here: “Follow up” is a verb form meaning the act of checking on something or pursuing further examination on a topic. “Follow-up” is a noun form describing… continue reading

How to Ask for a Raise Via Email

Asking for a raise can be particularly daunting, and using a form of electronic communication can feel especially impersonal. However, if you handle your request with etiquette and professionalism, you may find the success you desire. We will show you the best methods for requesting… continue reading

How to Counter a Salary Offer (With Examples)

When you apply for a job you’re enthusiastic about, your excitement may deflate when the company offers a lower salary than you expect. Now you find yourself in an uncomfortable situation, trying to decide whether to accept the low-ball offer because the job interests you… continue reading

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What’s the Right Way to Abbreviate Continued?

Most abbreviations are easy to figure out. It’s much more common to say “Mr.” instead of “Mister,” and writing “4 km” is a lot easier than “4 kilometers.” For some abbreviations, however, finding the right way to shorten them isn’t so easy. In fact, there… continue reading

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When Should You Add “-ly” To Words?

Most people think adverbs are formed by simply adding “-ly” to any adjective. Although this is true for many English adverbs, it is not the case! With this being said, let’s look into some rules we must follow when forming and using adverbs. What Are Adjectives… continue reading

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Address Punctuation: Commas and More

Let’s talk address punctuation. Even though it may be considered a dying skill, correctly addressing an envelope can be very useful. Addresses can be tricky, as each is different and poses new formatting issues. One main example is commas, which often throw people off when… continue reading

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How To Use “Patience” And “Patient” In Your Writing

What Does Patience Mean? In its dictionary definition, patience is the ability to wait calmly for a long time or to deal with problems and misfortunes with little frustration. Throughout human history, patience has indeed been a virtue, and many famous writers, from Aristotle to Tolstoy, have… continue reading