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Bachelor vs Engineer degree and thesis [closed]
So when it comes to my education I have earned an Engineer's degree at some European university, and my final thesis was some thing that I definitely would like to boast about before my future, ...
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System(s) Analyst - Should System be Plural or Singular?
There are many positions and topics that revolve around "system(s) [x]" and a few other base words.
Systems Analyst vs System Analyst
Does it change if we reference a function instead of a job title?...
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What's a good way to describe the professional occupation of someone who is a street hustler, without using derogatory terms?
I am filling in a form for someone who basically does a variety of odd jobs to make a living, including reselling items, but "Sales" is not really an accurate way to describe their occupation. I am ...
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What to call a graduate in Engineering Physics? [closed]
What to call a graduate in Engineering Physics based on the academic background, and why is it called Engineering Physics and no Physical Engineer (like mechanical/electrical engineering)?
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Professional way to state the purpose of a letter [closed]
I'm writing a letter to a professor. It is my intention to state the purpose of the letter in the prescript, such as:
This is about project FOO you assigned on date BAR.
But I think this would ...
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Term for calling a non-programmer who has an effective, important role in a project [closed]
What is the official term (within a (software) project organization) for calling someone who is not a programmer however (s)he plans the nuts and bolts of the system, it goals, challenges and ...
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What do you call someone who builds fences
What do you call someone who builds fences other than maybe "fence builder"?
Is there a specialized name for that - maybe even archaic?
Example:
A smithy smith works with metal (Correction @Chris ...
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"Pitcher" or "Pitchee" when referring to oneself in a submission form
I'm pitching a story to a public broadcaster and the layout asks that I put my name on the top of the form. Am I the "Pitcher" or the "Pitchee", or should I just go with "Name"? "Name" seems too vague ...
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What is the name for a person who raises turkeys?
Some agricultural professions have specific names assigned to them. For example, a person who raises sheep is a shepherd and a person who raises cattle is a rancher. What would a person who raises ...
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Co-Founder, Co-founder, or cofounder?
I've seen all three used and there doesn't seem to be a definitive one that I can find. I'm hedging towards Co-Founder as it's a title, but any clarity would be appreciated.
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