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In this issue:
• Welcome!
• Tips for an eye-catching resume
• Did you know? Average Number of Words and Sentences.
• TSW coming to a city near you!
• Win a $25 gift certificate
• TSW now accepts credit cards
Let
us take care of your words.
WELCOME!
T.S.
Writing Services (TSW) is excited to bring you this bimonthly
e-newsletter, which will feature tips, stories about interesting
people or unique companies, fun facts and much more!
TIPS FOR AN EYE-CATCHING RESUME
One
of TSW’s busiest services is resume writing and
cover letter writing. Now that the school year has started,
many people are looking for new jobs. Below are some
commonly asked questions.
Should
I include a TTY or videophone number on my resume?
This
is an individual choice. If you are applying for a job
in the “hearing” world, then it may be a
difficult decision. On one hand, people may not understand
what TTY or videophone means. They may also realize
that it means you are deaf, and be hesitant to contact
you, even if discrimination is against the law. On the
other hand, it is more honest and sometimes convenient
for you to list a TTY and/or relay number. An alternative
is to include an e-mail address and/or a voice mail
(or video mail) number from your preferred relay service
provider.
What’s
the number one mistake people make on their resumes?
Employers typically take 10-15 seconds to scan a resume.
Yet job-seekers often try to cram too much information
on one page, using too many fonts or reducing the font
size to 9-point or 10-point.
Nowadays,
two pages for your resume is perfectly acceptable. Also
do not use a font size smaller than 12-point. What is
more important than the number of pages is that your
resume is easy to read and clearly states your experience
and skills in an attractive, clean format.
TSW utilizes a number of strategies to make your resume
stand out from other resumes. Contact us today to customize
your resume and cover letter!
DID YOU KNOW? AVERAGE NUMBER OF WORDS AND SENTENCES
Did
you know that the average sentence has 20 to 30 words,
and the average paragraph has between 3 and 6 sentences?
T.S. WRITING SERVICES COMING TO
A CITY NEAR YOU!
In
response to growing demand, TSW now accepts bookings for
trainings and seminars at companies and agencies with
deaf, hard of hearing and hearing employees. Our highly
specialized, culturally sensitive seminars are always
full of valuable information and great fun, bringing together
people from all walks of life.
Popular workshop topics include Saying It Right
and Words at Work, which focus on workplace communications.
For interpreters, Think of a Word, Quick! is
a fun, challenging workshop often requested. A host of
other available subjects are listed on our Web site at
www.tswriting.com.
If you prefer to learn online, TSW’s Words at
Work: Written Communication on the Job is available
as a three-credit course through Gallaudet University.
All course lectures are presented in American Sign Language
via pre-taped videos on a Web site. There are no prerequisites
for this course; anyone can enroll.
Another course, Successful Grant Writing: From Idea
to Proposal is also available through Gallaudet.
Sign up today or ask for more information by e-mailing
info@tswriting.com.
WIN A $25 GIFT CERTIFICATE FROM
BARNES & NOBLE, TARGET OR BEST BUY
With TSW's expansion, we are now in need of your valuable
feedback! TSW has created a survey for you here.
Please take a few moments to fill the survey out and become
eligible for a drawing of a $25 gift certificate to Barnes
& Noble, Target or Best Buy!
Click HERE
to take the survey!
TSW NOW ACCEPTS CREDIT CARDS
Much
to the joy of many of our clients, TSW now accepts credit
cards via PayPal. We have convenient payment options
for our clients, such as payment plans.
ABOUT TSW
T.S.
Writing Services, LLC, provides writing, editing, design
and translation services for American Sign Language and
English users. For more information, visit www.tswriting.com.
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