Role and Company

Writing Tutor, Palomar Community College

Expertise

25 years experience in marketing, advertising, & communications

Location

Fallbrook, CA

About Sarah

I worked in the advertising field for over 20 years as an account executive and copywriter. I began a freelance writing career in 2001 that led to employment at a local newspaper, writing and publishing a book of short stories and a novel, and finally 10 years as a college English Department writing tutor. I have mentored adult students through college into careers and am currently mentoring a retired Army sergeant in the process of writing his memoirs. My novel, Twenty-One Steps of Courage focused on a young Army enlistee who became a guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns despite having lost a leg in Afghanistan. I was also an invited lecturer to a group of former military personnel writers. My objective in joining your group is to help veterans "translate" their skills expressed in military jargon into easy-to-understand business language.

Sarah's Recent Answers

6 years ago

Why is getting hired so complicated?

Frank, maybe my advice will help. Reading it is worth a shot. My former career in advertising involved doing the...

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6 years ago

What options do I have

Kyle, when preparing your resume, translate your military acronyms into civilian language. Further, make sure the skills you list on...

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6 years ago

What resume format works for you, chronological or functional?

Take a look at this web link for a modern version of a resume. If I needed a resume this...

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6 years ago

What are some excellent interview preparation techniques?

Derrick, if you haven't done it already, turn the questions back to the interviewer. Here's how. Research the company in...

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6 years ago

Sports Media

Sports journalism is a career. Train for it, then apply as an intern at all the local media outlets you...

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