Tips for Peer Reviews and Memos and …
… whenever you are writing a list of things to do – try replacing imperative verbs with “ing” verbs – your writing tone will improve.
For example:
- Post a professional profile photo. Profiles with photos are more likely to be viewed. When taking the photo, dress professionally, look directly at the camera, and remember to smile!
Rewrite: ” Posting a professional profile photo increases the number of views. Dressing professional, looking directly into the camera and remembering to smile are important.
2. Use a background photo to add interest and lend some context to your profile.
Rewrite: Using a background photo will add interest and lend some context to your profile.
3. Write a summary. The summary is often the first part of the profile recruiters will read, and is an opportunity to differentiate yourself by telling your own story.”
Rewrite: Writing a summary is your opportunity to differentiate yourself and tell your story; the summary is often the first part of the profile recruiters will read.
Organization of Peer Reviews;
Ensure that peer reviews are organized with the same sections of the document you are reviewing:
Create sub-sections with titles for each and every section of the document you are reviewing.
Follow the lesson instructions: ”
- Comment on all elements of the document; taking note on excellence as well as offering comments that indicate suggestions for improvements.
- And – indicate clearly where you think editing is necessary and explain why please
For example, the Linked-In review should include these sections:
- Introduction/ first impressions
- Header/url
- Photo
- Summary
- Experience
- Volunteer positions
- Education
- Recommendations
- Interests
- Associations
- Conclusion/re-cap/ bullet list of suggestions
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