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Resume objective statements have never made the most sense to me. The objective of a resume is obvious—it’s to get a job. Trust me, I’m not writing one for fun. It’s not a Bluesky skeet or anything ...

Every year, I read applications for my department’s Ph.D. program at Brown University. The ones I usually see are from people who might want to work with me either as their primary or additional ...

A personal mission statement is a written declaration of our unique direction or purpose. This statement makes it clear not just what you intend to do in this world, but how you intend to do it. It's ...

You’ve heard of a business mission statement – but have you also heard of a content marketing mission statement? This is an important piece of text that should head up your content strategy. Outlining ...

A well-written sales statement helps you build confidence during the sales process. It also acts as a guide for determining if a prospect is a good fit for your products or services. As you write your ...

If your child is applying to private schools — preschool, elementary, middle or high — one of the most important elements of the application will be the parent statement. This statement tells the ...

Hi, my name is Pardis Mahdavi, and I am the dean of social sciences in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and a professor at Arizona State University. I’m delighted to be here today to talk with ...

When running a small business with employees, it is necessary to have policies and procedures in place for the employees to abide by. A policy statement typically relates to your expectations for ...