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Truth About Freshman Composition

• different ≠ easier

• fewer rules ≠ easier

• must use judgment

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Rules still matter:

"Among those interviewed were his two ex-wives, Kris Kristofferson, and Robert Duvall" --LA Times, July 21, 2010

Grammar: prescriptive v. descriptive

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prescription?

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description?

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6 seconds

• Length of time professional recruiters self-report spending on each resume: 4-5 mins.

• Measured average time: 6 seconds.

Source: http://info.theladders.com/our-team/you-only-get-6-seconds-of-fame-make-it-count

What recruiters see

80% of attention

• Name

• Current title/company

• Previous title/company

• Previous position start/end dates

• current position start/end dates

• education

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Match résumé to job

• Think of a job you would like to have

• What are your best qualificiations?

– knowledge

– skills

– training/education

– ??

• Draft a resume to apply for that particular job

In pairs

• Exchange your draft résumés

• Guess what kind of job the résumé is for

• Give feedback for better matching résumé to job

Draft cover letter & resume

• Due Wed., Jan. 29, at beginning of class

• Find job ad for position you would apply for

• Draft cover letter & resume

• Bring 2 copies or resume, cover letter, and job ad to class