[austechwriter] Re: Resumes are a show case for a Tech Writer

  • From: Michael West <mbwest@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: austechwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Tue, 01 Jul 2003 23:11:32 +1000

From: "kate w" 
> An application letter should be where a Tech Writer shows off their skill in 
> both layout and language.

Of course it should be.

You do need to be aware that resumes are not
infrequently butchered and re-written by agencies. 
But if these resumes are arriving from applicants 
without cover letters specifically addressing your 
advertised requirements, or with errors in English 
usage, or with a generally verbose and poorly 
focussed presentation of data -- then you are 
absolutely justified in tossing them into the bin.

The worst ramble on for page after solipsistic page,
oblivious to the needs of the audience (in this case, the
hiring manager).  They are clearly coming from people 
who are not writers, but merely wannabes.
--
Mike West
Melbourne, Australia

"An active-voice transitive verb always beats 
a copula-and-adjective-complement combo."
-- Prof. James Bloom via William Safire 

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