English 421Y: Technical Writing Online

Chapter 15 gave excellent advice on how to search for a job. I was aware of many of the strategies they brought up in the chapter from my own experience in searching for summer internships the last few years. I have experienced a lot of the problems brought up in the chapter, like how you can tailor a resume for the job you want, or how to make your resume more scannable. I also agree with the importance of taking an active role in finding a job. Job hunting is a constant activity and to have the best chance for success, you cannot wait around for employers to find you.

Chapter 3 of Readers and Context of Use shows how useful knowing your audience can be in your writings. By doing a little research and planning ahead of time, it can make your writing much more understandable and effective in getting your goals across. The reading also points out the importance of thinking about all your potential readers and not only focusing on the primary audience.