RESUMES and COVER LETTERS

who’s reading your resume

Your resume needs to take into concern the many different readers with access to your resume.  Know Who is Reading your Resume.

qualities employers want

More than ever, employers want employees who can produce results.  Read about these qualities.

why employers want employees with a degree

Whether times are economically challenging or positive, employers will seek qualified candidates who also have an education. 

your resume must tell employers what they want to Know

If you craft your own resume, it is possible to fall in love with your own creation.  But be sure you tell them what they want to know.

words to avoid in your resume

There are words you should try to include, and others to avoid   

rules of the resume game

Like a game, resume writing has certain rules that apply.  It should be a specific size, format and philosophy. Learn the Rules

top 6 resume mistakes 

Your resume is the key to your landing the job you want.  Read about the Top 6 Resume Mistakes, to avoid making these errors.

write effective cover letters

Your cover letter may be the first impression you make.  Learn how to Write an Effective Cover Letter.

your resume must convey your career goals

When drafting your resume, be sure not to just focus on the past.   You must present your history accurately, and remember goals

create the ultimate cover letter

Cover letters are an important part of your presentation, and there are no limits to the options.

create cover letter impact

Create a Cover Letter with impact and generate interest.

keywords and your resume

Employers will search for words that exemplify qualities or skills they seek.  Be sure your resume will offer useful keywords.

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Worth in the Workplace  

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Worth in the Workplace  

Interview preparation

cold calling for jobs

When hunting for a job, after the first few weeks of sending out resumes and posting on job boards, people feed that there is more they should be doing. 

job interview is like a blind date

You know a little about your date, and your date knows a little about you.  The description of your date seems to good to be true—a perfect vision of your ideal partner.  But is it?

job interview active listening

Just as everyday speaking is not the same as public speaking, listening is not the same as active listening. 

importance of skills on job interviews

Skill emphasis during an interview will show the employer what differentiates you from other candidates. 

how to get a job interview

Obtaining the interview you want doesn’t always have to be challenging.  Sometimes it can be as easy as a phone call. 

plan your job search

Assess your situation and map out your plan. 

interview cheat sheet

Use this document to prepare for your important meeting.  It will help you remember key facts, such as your accomplishments, and prepare for anticipated interview questions. 

pre-interview checklist

For the best possible presentation, make sure you attend to the details.  Go prepared with a checklist

job interview dressing tips

What is the job interview dress code?  Everyone has the same doubts.  Read the rest of “Job Interview Dressing Tips”

what employers are looking for

Most are looking for similar qualities.  What are they?

most commonly asked questions

Prepare yourself for the most common 15 Questions

secrets of effective networking

Your next job may come from either your friends or other contacts.  Networking—building personal relationships—is important. 

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how not to find a job

The job search can be tough, but there is no need to make it even harder. 

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job interview anxiety

For many people, the thought of an interview can cause an attack of nerves: butterflies in the stomach, dry mouth and weak knees. 

Job Interview tips

six tips to increase interview success

A study of over 50 recruiters from key industry sectors were questioned about the traits they most like and dislike in an applicant

top 10 interview questions with tips on how to answer

Every question has its own purpose. Every question asked is used to differentiate your skills, and personality from other candidates.

rules for winning interviews

An achievement is something that excited you, gave you a feeling of pride, something that you enjoyed doing.  Leave the interview feeling that sense of accomplishment.  

how to act during a job interview

There are many things you can do to take the pressure off during an interview.  The way you behave is critical—your mannerisms and your words.   

making job interviews interactive

The interviewer doesn’t want to have to work too hard to obtain information from you, nor do they want to be involved in a monologue, so make the interaction interactive. 

how to follow up to get that job interview

Once your resume and cover letter has been sent, it’s time to play the waiting game.  Find out how to follow up.

job interview tips

Ensure your potential employer sees you at your best.  The following Job Interview Tips may be critical keys to success.

interview styles and trends

Employers seek “good people”, depending on their definition of what that means.  Interview Styles and Trends assist employers in obtaining the information they seek.

closing questions

Use these closing questions to deal with the concerns an interviewer may have, but has not voiced during your meeting.

four tips for the telephone interview

A phone interview tip worth considering is SMILE.  It gives you the physical and mental outlook to project positively

short term jobs and your resume

Short term jobs might raise a red flag for employers. Short term jobs could be contract positions or permanent jobs. How to present them.