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771 - Writing Lessons from Bad Job Applications

Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

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I Believe I Can Instead of Just I Can

It's really important, like when you're speaking, that can raise a lot of enthusiasm and it sounds natural, but it looks ridiculous on the page. And again, it comes back to, people are going to be so busy in this new era, and we don't have time to waste. Pray, remember that that person who's getting your application is probably reading 30 more he wanted to qui for them too. Be considerate. Wn, a word that always bothers me is estly, honestly imagind, you know nt it's so unnecessary. You know what i'm saying here. Yo. What about a corporate language or industry jargon? I think it's really

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