One of the most frustrating aspects of applying for almost anything these days—from awards to fellowships to grants—is answering open-ended questions that have tight word or character limits. I’m reminded of this once again because it’s the season to apply for Seramount “best place to work” lists. (These are the annual employer lists formerly sponsored […]
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Working Mother Essay: Winning the Word Count War (Reprise)
Around about now, some of my readers are just starting to panic about getting their application for the Working Mother or NAFE “Best Companies” lists in on time. They’re hunched over the essay, despairing of ever cramming everything they want to say into 2,500 words. If you recognize yourself in this scenario, don’t despair. I’ve pulled out […]
