Because there is no single formula or model cover letter sample that is applicable for all occasions, I’m going to use as an example the actual cover letter that I created for my own job search. First, below is the actual job ad for one of the jobs I applied for (and got!). I highlighted…
Here it is, straight from a Hiring Manager. You’ll learn how to make a resume that gets attention and gives you the best shot at an interview. Yes, an interview – not a job. Remember: a resume, no matter how well written, will not get you a job. Interviews get you jobs. The purpose of…
As a Hiring Manager I’ve asked most of these sample interview questions. And as a candidate I’ve also been asked many of them! While it’s impossible to list every question that may be asked on an interview, there are many common questions that have a high probability of being asked on any given interview. You…
Everyone needs good interview question and answer advice. But just as important, you need to know what other interview mistakes to avoid. Based on my own 30 years of experience as a Hiring Manager, plus talking with many of my peers over the years, here are the most common interview blunders. These blunders will definitely…
Sooner or later during your job search, you will likely have a phone interview, which has both good and bad points. On the good side, you can be much better prepared. You can have your research notes in front of you, the job advertisement, your list of questions to ask, you resume, your answers to…
Looking for a job can be daunting even at the best of times. In truth, no matter how many times you go through it in a lifetime, it often doesn’t seem to get much easier. However, that is only the case if you don’t take the active steps necessary to make it easier. If you…
Our careers form a crucial part of our lives. A fulfilling job is one of the greatest things in modern life, and there are many factors that lead to satisfaction at work. However, there is no question that money is at the heart of it all. Earning more money is a driving force for all…
We all make mistakes. After all, it’s human nature. However, you have to keep these errors from creeping into a job search or else you’ll become one of the dreaded long-term unemployed. Once this happens, you’ll get into a rut that is hard to get out of. To avoid this fate, you have to stop…
Heading into the world of work and dreading the prospect of a job that doesn’t make you fulfilled and proud? Or have you been in work for a while, but never feel like you’re achieving anything tangible and worthwhile? Then it could be time to look for a job that gives back to your community….
Unemployment is decreasing, but there are still a lot of people looking for work. When it is a competitive market, you need to make sure that you are the best applicant that you can be. Employers and interviewers can afford to be picky about who they employ because they have a lot of options. You…
Human beings tend to be creatures of habit. We engage in all sorts of behaviors that our conscious mind actually doesn’t really engage in, all that often. It’s rather incredible, really, the ways that our brains can operate without us actually thinking about it. Sometimes, these types of subconscious behaviors are beneficial to our existence,…
Hiring a contractor is a critical decision, one that can make or break the budget and timetable for any operation. If the business requires subcontractors to complete an application, this can be an excellent way to get information, and if references are provided, they should take advantage of them and make inquiries on the subcontractor’s…