Emily Jones
Emily Jones began her writing career by practising the alphabet on her mother's newly papered kitchen walls. She was promptly given a notebook and pen and has since confined her writing to these implements (mostly). With the advent of the computer, she moved into cyberspace, though she still prefers the feel of a smooth ballpoint gliding across the pages of a fresh, crisp notebook.
Perhaps the only English major in history not to have worked on her high school or college newspaper, Emily came to writing through the back door, by way of her editing career. While working as a website editor, she often found herself thinking how she would have approached the piece had she written it. Occasionally, she had the chance to test her theories by rewriting some of the content.
Though still primarily an editor at heart (and by trade), Emily has continued to practise her writing skills on websites, business reports, surveys, and even the occasional newspaper article. She now introduces herself as an editor and a writer.
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Resume Tips: 5 Things NOT to Include on a CV
Though a resume should reflect the individual, it is above all a professional document. Here are the top five personal details best left off the resume.
Jan 30, 2011
- Emily Jones
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Resume Action Words
To be effective, a resume must convey the candidate's authority and effectiveness in the workplace. Resume action verbs help do just that.
Apr 2, 2010
- Emily Jones
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How to Write a Cover Letter in Four Easy Steps
Every resume should be accompanied by a cover letter. Here are four simple steps to crafting a letter that will get employers' attention.
Mar 15, 2010
- Emily Jones
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Writing a Resume Summary of Skills
A summary of skills is a detailed alternative to the resume objective statement. Here are some helpful tips for crafting this essential resume piece.
Mar 8, 2010
- Emily Jones
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Resume Objective Versus Job Skills Summary
Traditionally, people have chosen to state their employment objective on their resumes, but might their career goals be better served by a summary of their job skills?
Feb 15, 2010
- Emily Jones
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Top 5 Career Guides
With self-assessments and practical job search advice, these books are must-haves for anyone hoping to start or change careers.
Nov 23, 2009
- Emily Jones
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Review of What Next? by Barbara Moses
A revised and updated version of Barbara Moses' career guide What Next? was released earlier this year. Here's a look at what's changed and what's stayed the same.
Nov 23, 2009
- Emily Jones
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How to Start Publishing Poetry
Some people write poetry just for themselves, but for those who dream of seeing their poems - and their names - in print, here are some tips for getting published.
Aug 5, 2009
- Emily Jones
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Publishing Poetry Chapbooks
With the number of poetry publishers and the titles they produce shrinking, many poets are turning to poetry chapbooks as a way of distributing their work.
Aug 5, 2009
- Emily Jones
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Poetry Terms Defined
Knowing the proper terms is essential to writing, reading, analyzing, or discussing poetry effectively. Here are the definitions of some the most common poetry terms.
Aug 4, 2009
- Emily Jones
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