Before a prospective employer ever gets to shake your hand they will already have formed somewhat of an opinion about you. How? By looking at you is your resume. A resume has to tell this prospective employer why they should call you and grant you the opportunity to meet with them for the chance of…
You’ve done your best to keep to yourself and mind your Ps and Qs at work. Now you find yourself stuck between a boss and a boss, both trying to get you to come to their side and gang up on the other all due to a disagreement with the business. This is office politics…
Job hunting is more competitive than it has been in years. The present economy means that there are countless newly-unemployed people looking for the same jobs you are. Therefore it is more important than ever to know everything you can about job hunting skills. Make sure everyone you know is aware that you are looking…
In a perfect world we would all get along and there would be no disagreement of any kind, but since the chances of that happening are about as good as you getting struck by lightning while cashing in your lottery ticket, there is unfortunately such a thing as office politics. Office politics usually boils down…
The cover letter you submit with your resume may be the only chance you have to be considered for a position. So, you need to know how to write a cover letter that can make you a winner in the employment race. To understand how to write a cover letter that can help you get…
Resume distribution services e-mail your resume to prospective employers and certain job boards thus getting your name out fast and efficiently. While they have only recently gained popularity in the last few years, they are extremely popular now due to their convenience. Of course, you will have to pay a fee to have this service…
In this day and age, there are many unconventional places to find a job, with the most popular being Craigslist. Although it doesn’t look like much at first, Craigslist is quickly becoming the hottest place on the internet to find cars, home rentals, roommates, and even jobs. Although younger job seekers may already know this,…
As you already know, resumes are the key that unlock the door to the job of your dreams – the job that will provide a secure financial future for you and your family. Whether you are still young and single or married with children, a great job can provide you with the resources to achieve…
These days people quit jobs for all sorts of reasons such as more money or better hours. Whatever the case may be for you leaving your job, sometimes a letter of resignation is required. If it can be avoided then avoid it, but if you are under a legal or any other kind of obligation…
In our last post, we talked out the first important tip for marketing yourself effectively to a potential employer, which was making sure to highlight what you will bring to the table. Today, we will talk about the second important tip for marketing yourself effectively to a potential employer, which is: Make sure to highlight…
Searching for a job used to mean you had to go buy half dozen newspapers and get your black Sharpie out for a good old circle and x session. Then you had to call places and follow up with going to these places and filling out an application and or drop off your resume. Not…
As a job candidate, you are trying to sell yourself to employers; therefore, it is important to look at yourself as a product. As with any other product, marketing is the most important aspect when it comes to gaining interest from your ‘customers’ and completing the sale. It the world of job interviews, there are…