Message #62550

[laurafmcdermott]

"I think it's worthwhile brushing up on the skill simply because it will set you apart from the vast majority of jobseekers who don't have it. It's all about proving that you've got something the competition doesn't. "

I agree with queenbean's comment.  It may be the one thing that shines through and makes your cv stand out among the rest.  I learned speedwriting years ago, but never used it and so have lost the skill.  I've evolved my own abbreviations when taking quick notes for following up on my boss' requests, but it may have been quicker if I had retained my speedwriting.  

Bottom line is, the more skills you have, the better.