Burney

American  

[bur-nee] / ˈbɜr ni /

noun

1. Charles, 1726–1814, English organist, composer, and music historian.

2. his daughter Frances or Fanny Madame D'Arblay, 1752–1840, English novelist and diarist.

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Burney British  

/ ˈbɜːnɪ /

noun

1. Charles . 1726–1814, English composer and music historian, whose books include A General History of Music (1776–89)

2. his daughter, Frances . known as Fanny ; married name Madame D'Arblay . 1752–1840, English novelist and diarist: author of Evelina (1778). Her Diaries and Letters (1768–1840) are of historical interest

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Example Sentences

Matt Burney recommends sending a short, polite follow-up email after your interview and says this will help set you apart from other candidates.

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Matt Burney recommends keeping it to one page.

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You should address the letter to the person recruiting, if you can find their name on the job listing or company website, Matt Burney says.

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Even if employers list previous work experience as desirable or required, they might be flexible if you find other ways to prove you've acquired the same skills, according to Matt Burney, an advisor at Indeed.

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"It's very easy to waffle," Matt Burney says, but people should keep it "short and specific" instead.

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