Finding the right words to describe a candidate’s strengths in the workplace can be tricky. When writing a letter of recommendation or conducting an interview, you want to highlight the applicant’s strong work ethic without sounding repetitive. That’s why having synonyms for “strong work ethic” can come in handy. In this post, I’ll share 10 …
Are you tired of using the same old phrase “Let’s do this” over and over again? Adding some variety to your vocabulary can make your writing and speaking more interesting and engaging. In today’s post, I will be sharing 10 great synonyms for “let’s do this” that you can start using right away. Using different …
Academic writing requires students to analyze and interpret texts, often needing to summarize or paraphrase an author’s words and ideas. When doing so, it’s important to avoid repetitively saying “in the text it states” over and over. Varying how you introduce quotations and paraphrases improves the flow of your writing and shows a more sophisticated …
In English, there are many ways to express the sentiment “have fun with your friends” beyond just using those exact words repeatedly. Finding creative alternatives can make your well-wishes more thoughtful and personalized. In this blog post, I will provide 10 different phrases you can use to tell your friends to enjoy their time together …
I faced a real conundrum recently – I needed to call out a friend who kept avoiding giving me a straight answer about weekend plans. I wanted to tell them to stop beating around the bush, but I’d used that phrase a dozen times before. I needed fresh and more colorful ways to call them …
We’ve all had those days where our to-do list seems neverending. There are emails to respond to, errands to run, chores to be done, and the list goes on. I’d mutter under my breath about how there aren’t enough hours in the day to get it all done. That’s when I’d remember an old idiom …
Are you looking for impactful ways to demonstrate your stellar communication abilities on your resume or CV, without simply listing “good communication skills” under your skills section? As someone who has reviewed hundreds of resumes throughout my career as a hiring manager, I can tell you that explicitly stating “good communication skills” doesn’t do much …