The Role of Writing Quality in Effective Student Resumes.

Charney, Davida H.; Rayman, Jack R.

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Publication Date: 1989

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The Role of Writing Quality in Effective Student Resumes.

Charney, Davida H.; Rayman, Jack R.

Journal of Business and Technical Communication, v3 n1 p36-53 Jan 1989

Examines how writing features influence recruiters' assessments of resumes. Finds that if resumes of technically well-qualified applicants contain grammatical errors, recruiters rate their resumes lower than resumes listing less experience, but containing more accurate writing. (MM)

Descriptors: Audience Analysis, Employment Qualifications, Personnel Selection, Reader Response, Reader Text Relationship, Resumes (Personal), Student Recruitment, Writing Research

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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