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The Writers Block




The Writers Block is your neck of the woods for all things communications. We've scoured the city for a guru on written communications when it comes to nonprofit operations and career-related information.

When you come to The Writers Block, you'll find tips on everything from writing your resume and cover letter, to properly putting together a job description and managing your staff.

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As a jobseeker, you probably already know that you need to include plenty of strong verbs in your application materials.

After all, verbs drive the English language. They show action, movement, feeling, drama. They bring ordinary scenes or descriptions to life. If you hide or ignore them, you are likely to end up with a boring, lifeless snoozer of a piece. And that can spell disaster for your resume, cover letter, writing samples, etc. (And for that matter, once you land the job, you want your writing to continue to stand out.)

Here are my top three ways to highlight the verbs in your writing and make them work for you...

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