My pleasure. Keep in mind: what's important is not the writer's taste, but the
reader's. If I'm hiring a performer, dazzle is relevant, especially when
incorporated in a specific factual example. -SB


--- In askthecareerguru@yahoogroups.com, aymous51 <no_reply@...> wrote:
>
> I am trying to see your point, but "schlep" and "schmooze" still seem a bit
too casual (almost slang-y) for my taste. And "dazzle" seems like another of
those "vague claims to avoid."
>
> But thanks for answering. I'm certainly glad I don't have to put any "zoo
experience" on my résumé!
>
> --- In askthecareerguru@yahoogroups.com, "scottbennett777" <scottbennett777@>
wrote:
> >
> > Hello! Thanks for reading the book so thoroughly! As far as these 4
> > words are concerned, I'll put you down as undecided. Movers schlep,
> > performers dazzle, public relations folks schmooze, and if you've ever
> > worked in a zoo...
> > Respectfully, SB
> > P.S. All the best to you on your career path.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In askthecareerguru@yahoogroups.com, aymous51 <no_reply@>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > I was surprised to find words such as "schlep" and "dazzle" in
> > Figure 5 ... what possible place
> > > do words like this have on a professional résumé? Even "schmooze"
> > and "shovel" give me
> > > pause. What gives?
> > >
> >
>