Everybody wants to work with a team player and the essential qualities of a team player are the reasons why. Being a team player means that you go above and beyond simply thinking about yourself and you instead focus on what is best for the team. While there is no blue-print to follow in order…
Quality online resume services are not all that hard to come by these days. What is important to know though is who the best of the best is. In the past few years, as with many other things online, there has been an explosion of online resume services and some are obviously going to be…
Resume writing is arguably a difficult skill to master. From a ‘sales’ point of view, when it comes to selling oneself, many people do not know where to begin. As opposed to selling a product or a service which can be hyped up effectively in order to enhance sales, applying similar methods to resume writing…
As you prepare for your job search, you may be wondering if a cover letter is really needed. After all, a cover letter can be a lot of work and job seekers often don’t want to waste their time if it isn’t needed anymore. Cover letters are still an important part of the job application…
It doesn’t matter where you are interviewing, there is a good chance that what you wear will directly affect whether or not you get hired. In today’s climate, it is difficult enough just getting an interview so why would you put your chances in jeopardy by not dressing appropriately. Unfortunately, there isn’t one uniform dress…
Your resume is essential to your job hunt. In fact, many believe that a resume is the most important part of the job search. As you apply for jobs, your resume and cover letter are potential employers only way of getting to know you a little better. A strong presentation is essential to make your…
When you are job hunting you will want to keep track of all your expenses that you rack up. Why? Many of the expenses associated with your job hunt may in fact be tax deductable and if you can save a little money in April when Uncle Sam comes knocking, why wouldn’t you? While not…
For many of us, gaining our dream job can be no easy feat. In today’s employment field, due to the high level of competition we face from other potential candidates, an employer will require viewing our resume before they decide to invite us for that all important interview. Although our resume is a great way…
You know when your mom said to think positive and good things would happen? Well the same holds true when you are searching for a job. Thinking positive and having a good attitude is the single most important thing you can do for yourself when attempting to find a job. The reason is simple; whatever…
Sometimes part of nailing a job interview is all about what you don’t do in that interview. It may sound like a no brainer, but there are many people who simply leave their manners at the door and whether they intend to or not, they come off rude and obnoxious. First things first, when you…
Sometimes part of nailing a job interview is all about what you don’t do in that interview. It may sound like a no brainer, but there are many people who simply leave their manners at the door and whether they intend to or not, they come off rude and obnoxious. First things first, when you…
Before there was the internet and the many job posting websites that exist today, a person had to actually go out and make things happen when they were searching for a job. This ‘old fashion’ way of thinking is known as hitting the pavement and although it may be an antiquated method, it is still…