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5.10.19: More things I almost bought at Barnes & Noble: Staedtler fineliners, Fudenosuke brush pens, an avocado pin, and a rose gold adulting kit

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10.10.17 | i think i’m going to try to do some of this october study challenge so i have something to post! today is ‘languages’, so here’s my italian grammar notes for the week, haha

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11/25 Our Latin teacher’s giving us a test right after break and I’m heated, but on the plus side, I️ think I️ finally have my conjugations down 💪🏾

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5.21.19: So I completely forgot about these photos, which I took at a small Japanese/stationery store I visited a few weeks ago. This was the first time I’d ever seen so many Leuchtturm notebooks (I didn’t even know about half of these colors!), and I would definitely have bought multiple if not for the promise I made to myself to never buy another Leuchtturm. 

currently listening to: “I Wish You Would” by Taylor Swift

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4.8.19: I’ve been experimenting with a bunch of different weekly spread layouts over the last month or so. Here are two of my favorites (both rainbow themed)

currently listening to: “Be Alright” by Dean Lewis

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9.15.19: Here’s the spread from my second week of college. I took this picture a while ago, but never got around to editing it until now. 

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How to write a résumé

Need to create your first résumé, update it, or just make everything look nice? Here’s what you’ll need:

Basics

Overview of a résumé: Learn what a résumé is and what you need to create one

Why you need a résumé: Understand why a résumé is necessary for virtually any job you might want to apply for

Why you need a résumé (when you already have a job): Even if you don’t plan to seek out a new job in the future, a résumé can still be valuable

Basic résumé rules: Simple tips for creating a successful résumé

The difference between a résumé and a CV: Explains what a CV is, what they’re used for, and how you can make one

Formatting

Résumé templates: Assorted free résumé templates that can be downloaded and edited in Microsoft Word

Résumé templates: Assorted free résumé templates that can be downloaded and edited in Google Drive

Résumé format guide: If you don’t know what type of résumé is best suited for yourself and/or your job, this will help you figure it out

Another résumé format guide: For more information regarding how to choose a résumé format, read this

Creative résumé formats: If you’re applying for a very creative position, you might want to try a more unique résumé format

Skills

Key skills for your résumé: A long list of skills to consider adding to any job résumé

Putting skills on your résumé: A guide to all the questions you have about how to list your skills

Hard skills vs. soft skills: Understand the difference between the two types of skills

Top soft skills: The best soft skills to include on your résumé

Top hard skills: The best hard skills to include on your résumé

Skills not to include on your résumé: Describes why you should avoid putting certain skills on your résumé

Proofreading

How to proofread your résumé: Tips for spotting errors in your résumé

5-minute résumé rundown: Five basic things to check before you submit your résumé anywhere, especially if it’s been a while since you’ve updated your résumé

Short proofreading checklist: List of things to check when proofreading your résumé

Free résumé reviewer: Site where you can submit your résumé and get a free, confidential review

Another free résumé reviewer: AI-powered site that will give you instant feedback on your résumé

Additional Resources

Résumé generator: Choose a layout, fill out a few blanks, and have a completed résumé generated for you

Powerful words: Action verbs to improve any résumé

What your résumé reveals about you: Details you might unwittingly be disclosing to a potential employer through your résumé

Tailoring your résumé: How to make your résumé the perfect fit for the specific position you’re seeking

Résumé cheat sheet: A handy graphic that can help you select the right words for your résumé

Free online course: A project-centered class that will teach you how to craft a résumé

Things to Avoid

What not to include on your résumé: A list of items to remove from your résumé if you haven’t already

Language you should avoid on a résumé: Words and phrases you should replace or eliminate on your résumé

How to avoid age discrimination with your résumé: If you’re an older applicant, make sure to read this article

First Résumé/No Experience

First résumé: How to write your first résumé

First résumé tips: Advice for writing your résumé for the first time

Entry-level worker skills: Skills you should have (and mention) if you’re applying for an entry-level position

No experience résumé: Guide to writing a résumé when you have little or no work experience

Specific Circumstances

High school résumé: How to write a résumé if you’re a high school student or a recent high school graduate

College résumé: How to write a résumé if you’re a college student or a recent college graduate

Stay-at-home parent résumé: How to write a résumé if you’re a parent returning to the workforce

Sample Résumés

Assorted sample résumés: Site where you can browse hundreds of sample résumés for any job or field

Additional sample résumés: To see more sample résumés sorted by field, check out this site

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3.16.19: My eyes temporarily decided that they couldn’t read anything with a bright white background, so I ended up taking all my physics notes on light gray. Plus, my teacher did a cool demonstration with a flame tube earlier this week. (also why are my pictures so blurry all of a sudden)