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Tips for asking me questions: the more specific you are, the more I can help. I can't answer questions that are really "homework" questions, such as a general "I don't know how to write a resume" query or simply cut-and-pasting your resume and asking me what to do with it (see "What not to ask" below). There's a wealth of information already available, and I'd only repeat what's been written; so general questions like these are best answered by doing a few searches online. If you get stuck after that, come back and ask me something specific! I'm happy to help.

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Erin Sprout

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I can offer advice on how to search for jobs, shape resumes and cover letters, prepare for interviews, and follow up. I can give tips on the kinds of questions asked and what interviewers are looking for. I can also offer suggestions on how to network. Tips for asking me questions: the more specific you are, the more I can help. I can't answer questions that are really "homework" questions, such as a general "I don't know how to write a resume" query or simply cut-and-pasting your resume and asking me what to do with it (see "What not to ask" below). There's a wealth of information already available, and I'd only repeat what's been written; so general questions like these are best answered by doing a few searches online. If you get stuck after that, come back and ask me something specific! I'm happy to help. Also, be sure that your question is in readable English; if you do not have a command of the English language, ask someone to help you write a question. What not to ask: Please do not ask me to do your work for you; this is a volunteer effort, and I do not have the time to re-write your cover letter or resume or answer broad, vague, and pretty much unanswerable questions such as "How can I get a job?" I also do not do rewrites; I can make suggestions, but will not write *for* you. That's what a hired-for-pay service does. Employment material re-writes would not help you in the long run, since you would not be prepared to do this for yourself the next time around. Neither would such work be honest, since the work would be mine and not yours. Such requests will be rejected, with the full support of All Experts. If you have a specific question about an area or overall idea within an employment document, such as a resume, I am happy to help.

Experience

I am a very skilled interviewer and communicator with potential employers; I excel at oral and written communications, and am at ease in new situations (like interviews). I have been in at least 30 interviews. I regularly go through the interview process to keep up and sharpen skills in this area. In addition to the help I provide here for free, I also am also hired to help with resumes, cover letters, and interviewing skills. I am a professional editor, writer, and designer for hire.

Organizations
PEN (Professional Editors Network) Copyediting List (CE-L)

Education/Credentials
Bachelors degree--English, Brigham Young University Minors: Nutrition, editing.

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