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Are there any differences between saying "the jobs I've ever had" and "the jobs I've ever held"?
Is either of them better writting than the other one (in terms of resume writing)?
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No difference, in my opinion.
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I wouldn't use a contraction in a resume, though.
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Are there any differences between saying "the jobs I've ever had" and "the jobs I've ever held"?
Is either of them better writting than the other one (in terms of resume writing)?
Hi, :wink:

Recently I found this link

http://www.business-letter-writing.c...r-writing.html

Maybe that will help you also. :wink:

Ulli
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Are there any differences between saying "the jobs I've ever had" and "the jobs I've ever held"?
Is either of them better writting than the other one (in terms of resume writing)?
Hi, :wink:

Recently I found this link

http://www.business-letter-writing.c...r-writing.html

Maybe that will help you also. :wink:

Ulli
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:D You're welcome, as long as I can help...
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