Job Search
E-Mail Your Way to a New Job
Sometimes finding a new job is really more about who you know and not so much what you know. Using your own personal network of friends and business colleagues is a great way to land a new job, but is also a method that is not commonly used. Don’t make that mistake, use what you’ve [...]
Job Interviewing
Job Interview 101 – Practice Makes Perfect
There are so many people who will go to an interview and be caught off guard. This is the easiest thing to avoid and if you are well prepared for your job interview then you will give yourself the best possible chance at nailing the interview and hopefully landing the job as a result. The [...]
Cover Letter Writing
Cover Letters: Follow the Posting
Everyone dreads the cover letter to some extent. This is mainly because a new one has to be written each time a job application is filled out or a resume submitted. Having a template to work with can ease the stress and reduce the work when customizing a cover letter for a position that you’re [...]
Resume Writing
Job Hunting? Use Keywords in Your Resume!
If you’re like many job hunters these days you’re looking for ways to get a leg up on your competition in the job market. One place to start is with the large job search engines and job boards, like CareerBuilder.com and Monster.com. But don’t just rely on endless searches through the countless and sometimes non-descript [...]
Career Advice
What to do on Your First Day of Employment
Your first day at a new job can be an emotional rollercoaster that makes you feel excited and sick to your stomach all at the same time. While it is natural to be nervous you have to have confidence walking in, but you can’t be cocky. Confused yet? On your first day of employment it [...]
Recruiters
Job Hunting: Finding a Recruiter
It’s a jungle out there, especially for those looking for jobs in a tough marketplace. It can be especially difficult trying to navigate all of the job search boards, social networking sites, and classified ads, not to mention the job fairs that make your head spin. When you’re searching for a job it’s ok to [...]
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