A cover letter’s only objective is to compel the reader into contacting you. In some ways, it is also to introduce yourself and set the stage for the resume. Yet, if you can write a cover letter that compels the hiring manager to call you, then the resume simply becomes what it is meant to
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If you have been unsuccessful in getting a serious response, or responses, to the resumes you have sent out; perhaps it is time to take a hard look at what you have been sending out. First, please understand that generally you are up against huge odds in mailing or posting a resume to a job
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Who’s in Your Circle? Each of us has a circle of friends, acquaintances, colleagues, coworkers, parents from the PTA, fellow soccer coaches, members of the knitting club, and so forth. Many job seekers have a robust circle of connections in the offline realm. In the online space, the circles can vary somewhat dramatically. In the
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The most successful job searches are neither dumb luck nor magic. They are developed from strong networks that the job seeker has already built, both online and off. Effective job seekers must integrate social media outreach with the more traditional approach in order to present a consistent, aligned, professional image. Recruiters are evaluated in part
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Tired of scanning job sites like Monster and Career Builder every day and finding nothing of interest? What about submitting your resume to dozens of employers and never getting a call back? If you feel as if you have exhausted your own occupational resources, you might need to try a new approach to the job
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Legendary football coach Vince Lombardi used to say; “Fundamentals win it. Football is two things: It’s blocking and tackling. If you block and tackle better than the other team, you’re going to win. Execute the fundamentals and the rest will follow”. There are three fundamentals in today’s challenging job market that need to be executed
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What Color is Your Cover Letter? Most letters that come across my desk, both at the University of Wisconsin Law School and in my business, are very standard, and rather boring. I equate the blandness of these letters to the color gray. And gray doesn’t stand out. It just blends into the background. A Little
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As a new employee you may have to complete several tests or screenings before you actually start working at your new career. As a new employee you should not be intimidated from the pre-employment steps. All of the pre-employment steps must be completed for several reasons and are only protocol. 3 Steps That You May
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With more people than ever vying for the same executive job opportunities, it’s important that you take every unique step possible to make sure that recruiters can find your resume among the many others out there. But how exactly can you get this done? Here are some tips to make sure to help your resume
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Cover letters are a dynamic way to introduce yourself to potential employers. Even before they look at your resume, you can give them a positive impression with a vibrant cover letter. Below you will find several tips to make your cover letter shine. 1) Introduce the Best Candidate: You! A cover letter answers the question:
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A job interview is very important to your future career. An interview is the gateway to your new job. The employer is given a first and only impression of you with an interview so, it needs to count. A bad interview can cost you the job you have been dreaming about. Doing your research can
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What do you do about personal branding when you have a well-developed personal brand in terms of your attributes and style but a muddy one in terms of your career brand? Because “what you do,” whether in a job, homemaking, volunteering, or self-employed, is a part of your personal brand, the problem often arises about
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Changing jobs can be a very confusing and stressful time that every individual has gone through at some point in their life. Before changing employers, you want to prepare yourself to prevent any more stress than necessary. Here are 3 Tips That Can Help You • Before changing jobs, find out the real reason that
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Picking the right career can seem oh so challenging. You’re probably thinking that there are so many career paths out there. How do I pick the one that suits me most? Some parts of the previous statement are true; certain careers may only fit a certain type of individual. With that said, careers are out
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Since employers receive thousands of resumes every year, a bad cover letter can keep your resume from being viewed. Employers will simply push your resume aside and pick someone with a more intriguing cover letter. A cover letter template can be a great start when writing your letter. There are several misconceptions that need to
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