Articles written by Emily Jones

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Entering poetry contests can be a great way for would-be poets to get their work out there. Here are some tips for finding contests and submitting winning poems.

Aug 1, 2009 - Emily Jones

Poetry comes in many forms, from free verse to the extremely restrictive haiku and the complex sestina. Here are ten of the most common types of poems.

Jul 30, 2009 - Emily Jones

The average person will change careers more than once in his or her lifetime. Here are some tips for making a career change as simply and painlessly as possible.

Jul 21, 2009 - Emily Jones

How the resume looks can be just as important as what it says. Here are some resume formatting tips, as well as hints for finding and using resume templates.

Jul 13, 2009 - Emily Jones

Just as social networking sites connect to family and friends, so can career networking sites connect to potential clients and employers. Here are some to try.

Jul 5, 2009 - Emily Jones

Unprotected sex wasn't part of the plan, but somehow, the plan went awry. That's where Plan B and other emergency contraceptive pills come in.

Jul 1, 2009 - Emily Jones

Barbecue chicken is a popular summer dish, but it can be a bit boring. This citrus marinade will add the necessary zest to make chicken your barbecue's main squeeze!

Jun 25, 2009 - Emily Jones