How *Not* To Start Your Cover Letter On a weekly basis any hiring manager probably receives between 50 to well probably hundreds of resumes and cover letters. The key is to catch their attention from the start and the best place to do that is in your cover letter. So I am going to tell…
Finding a new job during a recession can be a difficult undertaking. Employers are reluctant to hire new people when they may be facing layoffs down the road. Whether you are one of the people that may be subject to a lay off, or if you just want to find a different job, posting your…
You already know that having an effective resume is an important part of finding a job. What you may not realize is that the higher the stakes, the more vital it is to have a good resume. Executive-level jobs are harder to find and generally have more competition, so an attention-getting executive resume can make the difference…
When preparing for an interview there a certain questions that you can guarantee will be asked and there’s no reason not to have an answer ready. Not only is it a good idea to have an answer prepared to these top 3 interview questions, but make sure you are comfortable giving your response. Practice your…
If you are debating having your resume professionally rewritten you’ll be pleased to learn that the fee for such services may be tax deductible. Expenses may be itemized on Schedule A and according to IRS Publication 529, resume services are a qualifying job search expense. However, in order to deduct expenses, there are three conditions…
When your boss gets fired, you might panic that you are the next victim but sometimes having your boss fired, especially if he or she wasn’t a pro, is the best thing that could happen to you (and to the company as a whole). When a manager is given the sack, this usually suggests that…
You may be forewarned—or you may be surprised when you first walk in. There they are: a panel of people waiting to interview you for a job. Your first instinct may be to panic; not only do you have to impress one interviewer, but several of them! But there are definite advantages to being interviewed…
Job search is a very time-consuming activity and if you can’t easily find an acceptable job, the whole experience gets very frustrating. Sometimes a good position requires more than you can offer, or you are a perfect match for a position but unfortunately, just right now, the company doesn’t seek people with your qualifications. When…
There is hardly an employee who has never felt the urge to quit his or her job right away. Yes, there are really nasty jobs you can’t and shouldn’t stand but changing your job frequently is not regarded as a good sign of your personal and professional skills. HR Managers don’t like people who change…
There’s a common saying out there – “Dress for the job you want, not the job you have.” The comedic response has been, “So I dress as an astronaut everyday,” but there is something to take from this saying. While it may be acceptable to dress in jeans and t-shirts at your workplace, it is…
When you feel you are stuck in your career development, one of the first ideas that comes to your mind is that it might be time to change your company and you start looking for greener pastures. However, even in times of economic boom, not to mention the current state of the economic affairs, there…
It’s the first thing potential employers read, and it can set the tone for your entire resume. The objective you list on your resume can make the difference between “keep reading” and “toss it” in the minds of hiring managers, so it’s worth your time and attention! Below are some tips on how to create…
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