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Cover Letter Writing for Non-Native English Speakers
What is a cover letter? Why is it important for an English learner to know about it and also how to create a good one? Well, a good cover letter can make the difference between landing that dream job or hitting refresh on the search results again to find the next job opportunity. Your experience and your professional background need to be succinct and summed up in a well-written way and the cover letter is your best way of doing that. It is an excellent way in which for you to improve your English writing skills and to prove that you can handle your future job’s writing components which there is likely to be many of them since you are a worker during an age of e-mails, 24 hour communications, and instant messaging services.
Improve Your Writing and Editing With These Nine Steps
Writing can be hard. Yet, many of us wish to share our work, and inspire others with our words. With these nine steps, you will be on your way to improve your creative flow and writing style so that you can reach out to a wider audience, and hook your readers easily.
M. TheresePublished 4 years ago in Journal5 Rules for Writing That I Stole from Famous Writers
I‘ve been writing for a long time and we all start small. We all start somewhere. And then we look up to our role models or other writers who are now successful and who are living the life you want.
Jule JessenbergerPublished 4 years ago in JournalHow to Make Money from Social Media
Is the nine-to-five office grind not for you? Looking for creative ways to make money? In the new world of social media-obsessed millennials, social platforms offer many creative roles that could mean turning your hobby into a career. Doing what you love could be easier than you think, and you don’t even need to leave the house to do so. Here’s how to make money from social media.
Sara RobardsPublished 5 years ago in JournalVocal's Voice
I'd like to make it clear that at no point have Vocal asked me to write this. I haven't been asked to promote the site for extra special goodies nor have they gone out of their way to locate me for any specific reason. I am, in fact, just writing directly from the heart, as one creator to another. And if this does result in a cheeky bonus, then cheers, Vocal. Mine's a JD and Coke.
How to Get More Views on Your Vocal Stories
You've written a great article, but how do you get the world to pay attention? There is a LOT of content online. People scroll past hundreds of articles a day. It's no longer enough to write great content and hope for discovery. You also need an effective promotional strategy.
Walter RheinPublished 5 years ago in JournalYou Can’t Buy Internet Success—Part Deux
A little while ago, I posted an article about how content creators can’t buy internet success. You can find that article here.
Aaron DennisPublished 5 years ago in JournalHow to Get a Job as a Web Developer
Job searching sucks. It's probably one of the most challenging, and if you're like me, depressing experiences you'll go through. This is especially true if you're entering a new industry, or if you're seeking a job with a higher salary. It's a roller coaster ride, to say the least.This is why I decided to become a teaching assistant for a web development boot camp early in my software engineer career. I know what it's like to feel imposter syndrome, to be rejected by companies you passionately want to work for, and to doubt your ability to get hired in tech. In this article I’ll cover:
Milcah HaliliPublished 5 years ago in JournalWhy My Fantasy World Includes Suicidality and Other Sad Stuff
Where do movie makers get their ideas for the next blockbuster?Writers.How do the news get to our Facebook timeline?Writers.How do we decide which new diet to follow, or what new habit to start? Probably an article or a blog written by... yep, you guessed it.
D.S. FisichellaPublished 5 years ago in JournalHow I Started My Own Marketing Agency in College
Most people dream of starting their own business and being their own boss. However, 99 percent of these people don't pull the trigger in doing so. With how relevant social media is nowadays, it has become easier than ever before to start a profitable business without having to seek a typical business loan or lose all of your ownership to investors.
Ryan CooperPublished 5 years ago in JournalBecoming ABW
I started this blog when I was 16. I was a sophomore in college and decided it was time to make an account that focused on what interested me. Since there was really no representation for Black Women, or dark-skin women, I took the time to upload one post per day. I did not think much of it. The number of my followers grew, but I did not pay much attention to it.
Dar'Jae ShyreePublished 5 years ago in JournalThe LumiCharge Is the Only Desk Lamp You'll Ever Need. Here's Why...
If you’ve been shopping around for the perfect desk lamp, then look no further, because the LumiCharge LED desk lamp will upgrade your work space like never before. Most people don’t expect much when they look for a desk lamp. They just want something to light up their space, but this lamp gives you so much more than that. This lamp lights up your life. With the LumiCharge, you not only get a high quality lamp, but a phone charger, a USB port, a clock, and a motion-activated light. Who wouldn’t want a lamp that makes working more convenient?
Morgan E. WestlingPublished 5 years ago in Journal