Work and Career - Resume and Cover Letters

September 22, 2011

Interview with Simon Garfield, author of the book Just My Type: A Book About Fonts

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Mike Carruthers:
If you type on a computer you know that you can choose one of countless typefaces.

Simon Garfield:
There were thousands of type designers and there are thousands now still trying to find a way of making a new “a” or a new “b” and it’s an art.
 

April 18, 2011

Interview with Danny Cahill, author of the book Harper's Rules: A Recruiter's Guide to Finding a Dream Job and the Right Relationship

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Mike Carruthers:
If you’re looking for work there are plenty of books that will tell you how to write a resume, but much of the advice is outdated.

Danny Cahill:
Because I would go to a typical Barnes and Noble and I would see all of these books on resumes and they would say things like, “You want to make the resume pleasing to the eye and you don’t want to end up on the bottom of a personnel pile”.
 

September 15, 2010

Interview with Pam Lassiter, author of the book The New Job Security, Revised: The 5 Best Strategies for Taking Control of Your Career

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Mike Carruthers:
When you’re looking for a new job…

Pam Lassiter:
You do 2 things (usually). You’ll go to the Internet and look for any job posting you can and punch reply and you’ll tell all of your friends that you’re looking for a job. Neither one of those are really great uses of your time.

September 14, 2010

Interview with Pam Lassiter, author of the book The New Job Security, Revised: The 5 Best Strategies for Taking Control of Your Career

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Mike Carruthers:
Good jobs may be hard to find but with some clever strategies you can greatly improve your chances.

Pam Lassiter:
When people are looking for jobs, there’s often a core fear. “I want a job, I’ve got a family to provide for and I need a job.”
 

 
August 30, 2010

Interview with Andrea Sittig-Rolf, author of the book Revolutionize, Revitalize & Rev Your Resume: Create Your Accomplishments Portfolio & Land Your Dream Job

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Mike Carruthers:
Finding a new job can be tough so it’s time to be creative. Here’s an idea get some business cards printed.

Andrea Sittig-Rolf:
But the unique thing about this business card is you’re going to flip it over and on the back you’re going to have your personal mission statement. And it needs to start with the words “I help companies”.
 

September 18, 2009

Interview with Fred Lybrand creator of The Writing Course

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Mike Carruthers:
What is good writing?

Fred Lybrand:
There are two pieces to good writing; one is just getting it correct. And when it's correct, it means people can understand what you actually said.

May 13, 2009
Interview with Ken O'Quinn, author of Perfect Phrases for Business Letters (Perfect Phrases Series)

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Mike Carruthers:
In business writing today we often use too many buzzwords -  and buzzwords are usually vague.

Ken O'Quinn:
For example initiative - something that is thrown around all the time - if you asked people what is an "initiative" you'll get eight or nine different answers.