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by Katharine Brooks, Ed.D.
Katharine Brooks, Ed.D. is the Director of Liberal Arts Career Services at The University of Texas at Austin. She is the author of You Majored in What? See full bio
June 23, 2009, Work

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The Dreaded Writing Sample

By Katharine Brooks, Ed.D. on June 23, 2009 in Career Transitions

Even if you've mastered the art of the cover letter and the resume, another part of the job search process can trip you up: the writing sample. Here are five tips to make sure your writing sample doesn't end your hope of getting the job. Read More

Great blog

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