Archive for October, 2007
How Not To Fail With Your Job Interview Technique
Posted on 25. Oct, 2007 by Bill.
Bookstores are making tons of money selling titles like 101 Interview Questions and Answers. The problem is that plenty of people have read these books, and some have memorized the answers, word for word. But because most applicants are nervous, they would probably forget everything written in the book the minute the interviewer starts asking [...]
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Cover Letters That Make You a Must Interview
Posted on 25. Oct, 2007 by Bill.
Resumes leave a lot of room for interpretation in both style and content, however CVs do not. There may be a number of variations of CVs you may choose from, but when it comes to positioning yourself for an interview, you must rely on other means. If you are a dentist, you are stuck presenting [...]
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Top 5 Reasons to Quit a Job
Posted on 25. Oct, 2007 by Bill.
Quitting a job is not something you should take lightly and it is always smart to have a plan in place when you quit. However, sometimes a job just becomes unbearable and it is not worth staying with it any longer. If you are feeling frustrated with your job and thinking about quitting, here are [...]
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Making Your Cover Letter Sparkle
Posted on 24. Oct, 2007 by Bill.
Making Your Cover Letter Sparkle
When applying for jobs, you should always include a cover letter with your résumé. Your cover letter is your first impression, so it needs to be well-crafted. It should briefly but clearly communicate what job you are applying for, what skills qualify you for the position, and why you want to [...]
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Seven Rules for Networking Success
Posted on 24. Oct, 2007 by Bill.
Seven Rules for Networking Success By Barbara Safani
Think networking means breaking out the address book and calling everyone you know to beg them for a job? You’re not alone. This is why job seekers often associate networking with being pushy, overbearing, and an overall pest. But research shows that 70-80% of all jobs are filled [...]
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Generic Cover Letter
Posted on 24. Oct, 2007 by Bill.
A cover letter is as easy to come by as going to “Google”, or some other search engine, and typing in “sample cover letter”. There are thousands upon thousands of options out there ready to have information plugged into the appropriate spots and sent out. However, a cover letter like this is generic. The definition [...]
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Look and Wear Professional Clothing For Your Job Interview
Posted on 22. Oct, 2007 by Bill.
For your job interview, look and wear professional clothing to give a good first impression. Your appearance and the clothing that you choose to wear may determine if that job position is to be filled by you or by someone else that took the time to be more presentable. Your resumé may be impressive but [...]
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How to resign without burning bridges behind
Posted on 21. Oct, 2007 by Bill.
How to resign without burning bridges behind
At some point, every worker is faced with the dilemma of whether or not to leave his or her current employer for a better job.
If you do decide to jump ship, you are then faced with the question of how to do it right.
Even if you dislike your [...]
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Sample Resume Objectives to Make an Effective Resume
Posted on 21. Oct, 2007 by Bill.
Resume Objectives are brief statements you use to let prospective employers know the type of position you are seeking. It is vitally important that you are able to demonstrate to the hirer that you have clear career goals and know what it is you want.
Your objective should be short, probably no more than one or [...]
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New job-seeking tool? It’s the network
Posted on 21. Oct, 2007 by Bill.
New job-seeking tool? It’s the network
The business of online networking is growing, and part of the reason is that people are using their networks to recruit and job-seek. Jeremy Hobson found that, just like it is offline, it’s less about what you know — it’s who you know.
Lisa Napoli: I’ve never counted how many friends [...]
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Here’s How to Keep Motivated as You Make a Career Change
Posted on 20. Oct, 2007 by Bill.
You are looking for a career that is fulfilling and exciting. One that will get you out of bed in the morning with a smile on your face. So you begin looking for that career. Weeks go by. You are still stuck in that life-sucking job. How do you keep motivated enough to do the [...]
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A Zagat-Style Approach to Your Career
Posted on 19. Oct, 2007 by Bill.
With every post about people who have found fulfillment or passion in their careers, I receive e-mails from readers who haven’t yet figured out what would give them satisfaction. Michael Melcher, a career coach and author (who has successfully reinvented himself a number of times), has a terrific exercise to help begin the process. I [...]
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Making Use of the Web in Your Job Search
Posted on 19. Oct, 2007 by Bill.
Making Use of the Web in Your Job Search
In a little over a decade, the Internet has completely transformed our lives, including the way many of us search for jobs. If you’re able to create a résumé using word-processing software, to use a Web browser and to send and receive e-mail, you may want to [...]
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