Looking for a job and want to get more interviews? A good and well written cover letter can help. Here are a few quick points to help improve your cover letters: Be specific: There is nothing more putting-off than a generic cover letter, which is used to apply to all positions. Put in the time/effort [...]
Found a very interesting post the other day called The T-Formation or 2-column Cover Letter. It outlines the benefits of this unique type of cover letter. According to the article, in a 2-column cover letter you… …quote in the left-hand column specific qualifications that come right from the employer’s want ad and in the right-hand [...]
Sounds like an interesting idea. If you get in early enough, it may help you stand out from the crowd (before everyone starts doing it). See here. Does it work? I’d love to hear from someone who has tried this!
Very interesting advice over at Karen Burns, Working Girl. Her post, How NOT To Start Your Cover Letter, describes why you shouldn’t start your cover letter with the following line: Please accept my resume for consideration of the (XYZ) position within your organization. She goes on to suggest some alternatives based on the industry you [...]
Finding a job in today’s challenging job market and struggling economy can be quite a chore. Now imagine the issues that a disability can potentially bring to one’s job search. In the event you have a disability and are wondering how your job hunt will unfold, rest assured that there are federal, state and local [...]
This is a true story as told to LatPro.com. Read on to see the ups and downs you can expect in the position as a contracted employee, what it takes to land the job, what you can expect to earn and more. I’m a contract administrator for a major nuclear power plant that’s under [...]
After completing your bachelor’s degree you may be ready to head out into the job market and get started on your career, but these days that might not be the best option. With so many qualified people out of work, a standard college education may not be enough to convince employers to choose you over [...]
Aaron McDaniel (aka “Mr. Business”) is the author of the Young Professional’s Edge blog (YP Edge). He is a corporate director, entrepreneur, public speaker, community volunteer and avid world traveler. Aaron has experience in sales, customer care, marketing, operations, strategy and business development and has managed over 110 different direct reports and organizations as large [...]
If you’re thinking about going back to school, enrolling in a Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is a great way to prepare yourself with the knowledge and skills you’ll need to be successful in the exciting and competitive industry of business. To truly determine whether this program is suited for you, it’s important to [...]
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