Holiday chaos is par for the course come Thanksgiving and Christmas and, for many, family squabbles are one reason to dread the holidays. For debut author Robin Winzenread, however, it’s research.
“When you cram nearly a hundred warm bodies into a small 1,700 square-foot home on Christmas eve, you’re bound to get some fodder for future fiction.” She laughs. “I just try to make the most of it and write about it.”
Winzenread’s first fiction novel, SOME ASSEMBLY REQUIRED, takes that chaos and elevates it into a raucous read. Released in ebook on October 28 and available in print in early December, Winzenread’s romantic comedy features a young, single mother of three from Chicago who relocates her family to the country and tries to make the best of it following a bitter divorce. Set in a small rural Midwestern town, this delightful tale features a city girl fish-out-of-water twist dripping with colorful locals, kids being kids, animals being ornery, sexual tension at the “sweet heat” level, and a handsome, widowed boss with a penchant for wearing tight jeans and cowboy boots all while taking place during the holidays. Read the rest of this entry »
Hunting for the perfect job is difficult, you have to make yourself standout to compete against your competitors and to land the desired position. Cover and thank you letters are one way to accomplish that.
In a cover letter you should mention the position you are applying for, explain your skills and experience that relate to the position, and finish with a request for an interview or meeting.
Joe Smith
1234 Main Ave.
Columbus, IN 47201
(123)-456-7890
January 19, 2020
Future Boss
Company Name
987 S. Hiden Rd
New York, NY
(987)-654-4321
Dear Mr. Boss,
I am a student at IUPUC, I saw your now hiring sign and I am applying for the open position as a store manager.
I am attaching my resume with this cover letter that shows my history in business management. I am currently in my second year with a business major. Also I have three years experience on the floor of a well known retailer.
I will be in touch to plan a meeting or interview, as well as a date and time that works for you. Thank you for your time. I am looking forward to meeting you.
Best Regards,
(Always sign your name!)
Joe Smith
A thank you letter is just as important as the cover letter. A thank you letter lets your interviewer know that you appreciate the time they put into meeting with you and that you respect their time. You should send the thank you letter within 24 hours of the interview because you want your image fresh in their mind and for them to read the letter before making a final decision.
1234 Main Ave.
Columbus, IN 47201
(123)-456-7890
January 21, 2020
Future Boss
Company Name
987 S. Hiden Rd
New York, NY
(987)-654-4321
Dear Mr. Boss,
I enjoyed meeting with you to discuss the store manager position opening in your business. Our discussion only strengthened my desire to become a part of your store.Your floor staff was friendly and courteous.
Company Name is precisely the company I want to manage. I see myself having great success working with you and your colleagues.
Yours Truly,
(Always sign your name!)
Joe Smith
Cover and thank you letters are a very quick and effective way to make yourself stand apart from competition in the employment field. I highly recommend taking your time and having someone proofread them just like you do with your resume. You would not want to send out a grammatical or spelling error, these would make you stand out in the wrong way.
Tevis Tolliver
I am currently an IUPUC student enrolled in the business management program. I created this website to educate my audience about job cover letters and thank you letters. I hope you found this helpful. You may contact my through my email if you have further questions or would like to comment. tevtolli@IU.edu
Time
flies when you are having fun! One day, you’re graduating college and the next,
you’ve been working 15 years. Now you’re at the height of your career and want
to make a job switch, but you haven’t updated your resume in years. Do you use
the same resume that kicked off your career? ABSOLUTELY NOT!
It’s
time to revamp your resume. From when I graduated high school in 2011 to now,
the rules of the resume game have changed. The content and structure that is
included in your resume should be different from the beginning of your career
versus the apex of your career.
Let
me set the scene: You are about to graduate college and dive deep into the big
world of the unknown: work life. Most students have had no work experience or
just odd and end jobs that keep you off the ledge of riding the struggle bus
while in school.
The
best way to lay out your accomplishments is in the form of a functional resume
that highlights skills and abilities. In the top partition of your resume you
will want to list your GPA (if it’s a good one) and your most successful
accomplishments. Social media is huge now, so make sure to include your
LinkedIn profile for interviewers to view. You will want to list relevant
course work that pertains to the field you are wanting to apply for if you have
not completed any internships. If you had the opportunity to complete an
internship, highlight that instead of relevant coursework. All volunteer
experience counts! If you participated in any honors programs or leadership
activities, make sure to include those as well. With work history not being a
huge significance, keep your resume to one page! A new thing I’ve learned to
save space is there isn’t a need to include references. When I first learned
how to write resumes, references were a must. Now, leave them out. Don’t even
include “can list references upon request”. Obviously, if you want the job and
they ask, you will provide those. So, keep them in mind when needed.
Now,
think ahead to having the career you have always wanted and it’s time to make a
job change. Do you use the resume you updated 15 years ago? Probably not. It’s
now time to completely revamp your resume and give it a whole new look. You
have put in hard work over the years and you deserve to show it off.
A
2-page resume is acceptable at this point in your career. You want to use a
hybrid or combination resume that lists your most relevant jobs starting with
the most recent. You can list up to 15 previous roles, or you can list the ones
that pertain to the role you are applying for. Education isn’t a focus anymore,
so its good to list the university or degree you have, but no need to include
your GPA. you had over 15 years ago. Make sure to include a cover letter! At
the top portion of your resume you want to use quantifying accomplishments to
list. You can list your accomplishments all day, but employers want to see
numbers and what you really achieved. Facts speak louder than words.
This is an example of a functional resume template.This is an example of a combination or hybrid resume template.
Keep in mind when creating your resume, in whatever stage of life you are in, a “good” resume is someone’s opinion. Everyone has one. These are guidelines to follow to make sure your resume reflects your best accomplishments and you! Good luck in any and all job endeavors.
The Democratic primary debate in Detroit features Congressman John Delaney, Mayor Pete Buttigieg, and Bernie Sanders. The debate starts with Mr. Sanders addressing the healthcare issue in America, immediately starting with an attack on Delaney. This aggression shown can sometimes benefit the speaker but, in this case, I believe that there was a better way to address this issue. To attack another candidate right off the bat seems to show that the speaker cares more about hurting the candidate than addressing the issue at hand. Although Mr. Sanders does address the facts about the issue, he could have spent more time on what exactly he wants to do different with the healthcare system. Mr. Delaney comes back with a different approach than Mr. Sanders, instead of directly attacking he starts with a statement about how he has a plan. He is noticeably less confident than Mr. Sanders was but he tries a little harder to connect with his audience by bringing up real life examples. Delaney is obviously nervous as he stumbles over his words at one point, this being completely different from the loud and proud Bernie Sanders who spoke with pride. Later in this debate Mayor Buttigieg is brought in and he is so much different than any candidate seen so far. While the others were louder, he keeps a calm tone during his time speaking. Mayor Buttigieg has a more approachable personality when speaking, he pays close attention to how he speaks, he tends to stay well mannered when addressed, at the same time he is also not afraid to call someone out calmly for being wrong. This type of presenting works better from what I can see, he shows the audience that he has the self-control not to lash out against other candidates which shows a lot of maturity coming from one of the youngest in the group.
On April 10, 2010 the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig owned and operated by PB Oil ignited and caused an explosion and the worst oil spill on earth to occur. The explosion caused more than 160 million gallons of oil to be dumped into the Gulf of Mexico. The spill reached every state that surrounded the Gulf Coast. The explosion caused 11 people to lose their lives, ocean life that was lost, and environment issues that came about.
On May 30, 2010 a couple months after the explosion the CEO
of BP, Tony Hayward, got on camera to apologize for the disruption the spill
has caused. What got everyone upset was after he apologized, he told the camera
that he just wants his life back. After saying those words, the rest of the
interview didn’t mean much to anyone. Also, during the interview Tony Hayward
is showing no emotion about the incident making his apologize seem less sincere.
When it comes to him talking about wanting his life back, he is seen slightly
smiling, trying to make light out of the matter.
After the interview CNN just focused on him saying that one line. Just that part of the interview is what went viral. Those who saw the interview were commenting on it saying things like “Why should you get a life when those who lost theirs can’t”. That one comment took away from what the true focus needed to be on. Tony Hayward was acting selfish when he stated “I just want my life back. The apologize became so well-known it was part of an episode of South Park. South Park is seen making fun of the way CEO Tony Hayward is apologizing by showing no emotion and the words he used.
It took one day for Tony Hayward to realize he made a huge
mistake by saying those words. He came back with an apology for his apology via
Facebook. He stated that the comment he made was hurtful and thoughtless and
then processed to apologize to the families who lost loved ones that day and
those who were affected along the Gulf Coast.
When apologizing for something your company has done to someone else or something else, you should try to make light of the situation or talk about yourself. When Tony Hayward brought himself into the apology it took the apology and attention away from those who needed. Also, he shouldn’t of came back with another apology via Facebook. That apology should have been in front of the cameras. Anyone can write I am sorry down but those who are truly sorry, say it.
Winzenread’s first fiction novel, SOME ASSEMBLY REQUIRED, takes that chaos and elevates it into a raucous read. Released in ebook on October 28 and available in print in early December, Winzenread’s romantic comedy features a young, single mother of three from Chicago who relocates her family to the country and tries to make the best of it following a bitter divorce. Set in a small rural Midwestern town, this delightful tale features a city girl fish-out-of-water twist dripping with colorful locals, kids being kids, animals being ornery, sexual tension at the “sweet heat” level, and a handsome, widowed boss with a penchant for wearing tight jeans and cowboy boots all while taking place during the holidays. Read the rest of this entry »
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