Grammar is either something you care about or something you pretend doesn’t exist. Unfortunately, when crafting any type of communications, grammar is a critical component of making your point. Today I received an instruction from a new client regarding an...
Most candidates don’t realize that their resume is the first deliverable they provide to a potential new manager. Does it reflect the quality of their future work? Is it well written? Easy to scan? Concise? Hiring managers often use resumes to weed out people as...
You don’t have to spend endless hours digging for free resources online or take expensive training courses to improve your communications skills. Cary Communications has uncovered many free or low-cost resources for you. Simply start here. Please comment if...
Like many people, I tend to gravitate toward articles entitled, “The Top Five Mistakes Consultants Make,” or “Top Three Must-see Movies of 2013.” I also noticed I’m more likely to forward information delivered in this format to others. Why do we prefer to read lists...
I often hear, “I’m not a writer…can you do this for me?” Most writers do not simply sit down, channel their inner Tolstoy, and churn out brilliance from start to finish. It takes effort. Imagine dumping a box of one thousand puzzle pieces on a large table, and putting...
