February 2011 Newsletter from Shelly Rosenberg

Editing, Proofreading & Resume
February 2011 Newsletter
from the desk of
Shelly Rosenberg
www.shellyrosenberg.com

Mid-Winter Greetings

In this issue of my newsletter, I will be discussing the following topics:
Using “Headhunters” (employment agencies) to assist in finding a job
Parallel sentence structure

Employing Headhunters – some information

Generally, headhunters (employment agents) are hired by hiring managers or companies to assist them in finding the right employee for a specific job. These hiring companies pay a large fee, often as much as 25% of the new hire’s annual salary to the headhunter for this service.

A company paying this fee for the headhunter to find a suitable candidate, will not pay for this service for a candidate who is new to the market (just out of college or university) or a candidate who is currently unemployed. So, if you are unemployed and looking for a job or you are a recent graduate or someone with no experience in the field in which you are looking for work, do not consider using a headhunter or employment agency. In these cases, you will need to do your job hunting activities for yourself.

I received this information from Skip Freeman, author of "Headhunter" Hiring Secrets: The Rules of the Hiring Game Have Changed . . . Forever! This book is a wonderful tool specifically written to help a job candidate open doors most people think are closed. Read the book and follow the guidelines. Skip told me that he is currently writing a book especially designed for those just entering the workforce or those entering a new profession or field of work.


Parallel Sentence Structure

Sentence elements that are alike in function should also be alike in construction. This sounds complicated. The best way to explain it is with examples. The following sentences in italics are incorrect. The correct version for each sentence is written in bold text and appears just below the sentence that is in error.
Wrong: A student knows how to do research and getting help with assignments.
Correct: A student knows how to do research and get help with assignments.
Wrong: Elaine’s workout activities include exercising, swimming, and to run a mile.
Correct: Elaine’s workout activities include exercising, swimming, and running a mile.
Wrong: We walked up the stairs, into the classroom and we went to the dining room.
Correct: We walked up the stairs, into the classroom and to the dining room.
Wrong: Michael was intelligent but a shy person.
Correct: Michael was intelligent but shy.
Wrong: She asked him to take out the garbage, rake the leaves, and be listening for the phone to ring.
Correct: She asked him to take out the garbage, rake the leaves, and listen for the phone to ring.
Wrong: Mary studied for the chemistry test by reviewing her notes and she read her chemistry book.
Correct: Mary studied for the chemistry test by reviewing her notes and reading her chemistry book.
Note that sentences must keep the same form throughout. Verb forms must be in agreement. When in doubt, break up long sentences into two or three sentences each with its own construction.

Final Comments

Please let me know what you would like to have included in this newsletter. Best wishes to you all.


“My goal is to enhance your text in a way that makes it clear and error free so that it is ready to be read by your professor, your readership, your clients, your future employer, your current employer, your agent or your publisher.”
Shelly Rosenberg

Shelly@ShellyRosenberg.com