Do you submit a cover because it’s considered "good form?" Or because it’s a necessarily evil…just one more chore on the job hunting to-do list? Do you send a thank you note because it’s the polite thing to do? Is it a ridiculous relic of a simpler time that ought to be retired? Newsflash… Writing
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Mastering job market research is a skill which will help you in two ways. First of all it will enable you to find a career that you will enjoy and secondly it will help you identify industries in which there are plenty of vacancies. The way things are in the current job market, you could
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Retirement is supposed to be spent pursuing hobbies, spending time with family and friends, and generally enjoying life without the stress of working. Yet an increasing number of elderly people are finding themselves struggling financially during the so-called "golden years." According to credit-reporting agency Experian, consumers over 60 have an average of 5.6 credit cards,
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Informational Interviewing is not job-interviewing. It’s a process for you to learn about an industry or a specific job title. It can also be a way for you to identify unmet needs and opportunities in fields that you love. Here’s how to get the most out of an informational interview. One – Find the People
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Consider a scene from the recent Kevin Spacey movie, “21.” In an interview for a prestigious scholarship, the main character, Ben, tells his interviewer, Professor Phillips, that money is the only thing between him and fulfilling his long-held dream of attending Harvard Medical School. While the Professor appreciates Ben’s situation, he points out that only
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This is no doubt one of the most challenging times to be living in America. With inflation, fluctuating gas prices, and the stock market rollercoaster ride, most people are struggling to make sense of it all and somehow plot their course in the storm. In a sobering report, The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that
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Sometimes a conservatively prepared resume is preferable, especially if the field is clinical or academic. However, if your field in not conservative, you need to add impact to your resume and create interest without going overboard. Plainly prepared resumes do little to convince a hiring manager to read beyond the first few lines because nothing
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At this critical time in the economy, it is important to reduce costs and avoid mistakes – especially when it comes to hiring new employees. Finding the right recruiter to help you sort your way through job applications is a cost effective and logical solution for all businesses. An outsourced recruitment agency will assign a
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Sometimes submitting a resume and cover letter to a company just isn’t enough. I know that as a recruiter, when someone lists a blog or website on their resume, I’ll get on the internet and go check them out. Usually there is interesting information that you wouldn’t find on a resume and it will often
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Get Hired – Top Ten Actions the Winners Take – They use a professional resume writer, as they know this is the mission critical part of their job hunt. – Their resumes are always ready for great opportunities that will arise. – They have a growing collection of recommendation letters as they have a passion
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Do you feel you’re ready for and need a career change? Some people choose a career right out of high school or college and choose this career for one reason or another. They may stay with this chosen career for their entire working life while others change careers several times in a lifetime. There are
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‘Describe your weaknesses please’ or ‘what are your weaknesses?’ is probably one of the most common interview questions and undoubtedly one of the most troubling for most interviewees. There is common belief that tells that you should never expose a weakness of yours if you want to pass an interview. Moreover, you should be smart
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It is simply everywhere. Companies downsizing, merging, and closing. Jobs are short and candidates are plentiful. While this is good for a company filling a position, it makes for stiff competition for those looking for a job. Instead of being able to implement a career change on your timing, it may be necessary to find
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