And like the editor who assisted you in gaining admission, she can polish your r sum and cover letters with a luster that may make the difference in your job search. You have a few options. Focus on one event or experience so that you minimize the problem. Unite your essay with a clear theme and effective transitions. Themes were covered in the April issue of Odds 'N Ends, so in this issue we discuss transitions.
Transitions are words, phrases or sentences that tie paragraphs together thematically.
You can join them by comparing and contrasting, or connect different topics or ideas in terms of theme, influence, setting, or chronology. Here are a few suggestions and examples. Let's say you want to switch from a discussion of your professional experience to one of community service in an essay on leadership. You could talk about common experiences in both types of leadership, or contrast the difficulty of leading in a professional setting with that of leading in a volunteer setting. If you are writing an essay about someone who influenced you, you can describe that person's attributes and then segue to how you have been inspired by your mentor.