Word 16

Word of the Week

TAWDRY 

Source: http://www.economist.com/blogs/democracyinamerica/2016/03/beyond-satire

"A diluted version of the same instinct seems to lie behind Mr Trump’s boasts about his billions, and his not entirely accurate claim to be funding his own campaign. The message is that he is already rich, and so immune to the tawdry temptations of Washington."

adjective
showy but cheap and of poor quality.

example
The beautiful singer was wearing tawdry jewelry that made her look cheap.

Word 15

Word of the Week

CONSUMMATE 

Source: http://www.thefader.com/2016/03/25/phife-dawg-a-tribe-called-quest

"Phife’s significance was much quieter, but no less necessary. He was a consummate team player who scarcely appeared on the group’s debut—1990’s People’s Instinctive Travel and the Paths of Rhythm"

adjective
showing a high degree of skill and flair; complete or perfect.

example
Michael Jordan was considered a consummate basketball player whose skills were unmatched.

Word 14

Word of the Week

SUBSIDIARY 

Source: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-03-17/google-is-said-to-put-boston-dynamics-robotics-unit-up-for-sale

"Part of the challenge was that Alphabet, created in 2015, was geared toward making Google inviting to startup founders and entrepreneurial executives who wanted to join companies driving toward products and revenue, which could increase shareholder value for those subsidiaries."

noun
a company controlled by a holding company.

example
Instagram was recently bought out and became a subsidiary of Facebook.

Word 13

Word of the Week

Palatable 

Source: http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/entertainment/28-Feb-2016/review-bachaana-is-a-big-slice-of-highly-palatable-cheese

"Bachaana is a big slice of highly palatable cheese."

adjective 
Having a pleasant or agreeable taste.

example
The delicious bowl of clam chowder was palatable.

Blog 05 - Resume Workshop

What is a resume?
• YOUR marketing tool
• First contact with an employer
• Must catch their attention and speak to their needs
• NOT a list of ENTIRE employment history 

Important questions to think about as you write your resume:
• Who is your audience?
• What are their needs?

The average employer looks at a resume for less than 10 seconds.

Common resume mistakes
• Typos or grammatical errors 
• Including too much information
• Not listing achievements in former roles
• Poor layout or design
• Including too little information 

Step 1: Taking Inventory 
• Make a list of the skills you have (computer skills, language, etc.)
• List educational achievements (strong GPA, class projects)
• List skills you use in your current on-campus job or volunteer work
• Think about specific examples of your abilities, and accomplishments.

Step 2: Research 
• Review job descriptions: what is on the employer’s shopping list? Which specific skills are employers seeking?
• Employer Websites & Social Media: What does the employer produce, how are they organized, what are their values?
• Networking: Talk to people who work in the same type of position, field, or organization (LinkedIn).

Step 3: Organizing Your Resume
• Objective 
• Education 
• Relevant Coursework
• Relevant Projects
• Experience 
• Activities 
• Honors/Awards
• Skills (computer, software, language etc.)
• INCLUDE KEY WORDS FROM JOB DESCRIPTION

Highlight Accomplishments 

Typical Statement
• Worked with adolescents and their families.

Highlighting an accomplishment
• Facilitated group sessions with adolescents (ages 12-18) and reviewed treatment plans with families

STAR Resume

Transferable Skills

What do employer’s want?
1. Communication skills 
2. Analytical Skills 
3. Teamwork Skills
4. Technical Skills
5. Strong work ethic 

Start with VERBS 

Cover Letter

1st Paragraph
• Why are you writing
• Why are you excited about the position or company?
• How did you learn of the opportunity
• Did someone refer you?

2nd Paragraph
• Mention some of your key qualifications. Tell the employer why this job appeals to you and how you meet their needs.

3rd Paragraph 
• Request an interview and indicate when you will follow-up
• Thank them for their time in reviewing your resume, cover letter. 

What are key components of a resume?
• Concise & Easy To Read 
• Error Free 
• Targeted to a Specific Job or Field
• Relevant Skills & Experience 
• Accomplishment Statements

CASA Advising Center, Thursday
MQH
10:30-12 Noon

Career Center Resources
• One-one career coaching 
• Workshops: webinars, at career center 
• Spartan Staffing
• Employment connections: career fairs, employer panels, info. sessions, drop-in interviews, etc. 

Word 12

Word of the Week

Dystopia 

Source: http://flavorwire.com/564607/not-with-a-bang-what-if-the-apocalypse-already-happened-and-no-one-noticed

"Dystopian fiction is more popular than ever, and the dystopias we imagine grow directly out of our own society. The Road, The Hunger Games, Fallout… pretty much every popular dystopian narrative envisages what might be left after the end of our world."

noun
an imagined place or state in which everything is unpleasant or bad, typically a totalitarian or environmentally degraded one.

example
Clockwork Orange is the perfect example of a movie with a dystopian world.

Word 11

Word of the Week

Wordmonger

Source: http://techcrunch.com/2015/12/11/first-draft-makes-you-feel-like-a-potentially-non-drunk-hemingway/

The team is working on improving the app by adding new features and improved export systems. Because it is a place for first thought, best though, I suspect the average wordmonger can use the app to write a roll-like manuscript for the next great American road novel in the next few years.

noun

a writer who uses words for show or without particular regard for meaning

example
The drunken wordmonger effortlessly wrote down 10 pages worth of political propaganda.