Archive for 'Employment News'
Are Paper Resumes Dead?
Posted on 02. Sep, 2010 by Bill.
Today’s world is basically run via e-mail, text messaging and instant messenger. The advancement in such technologies has turned things that were traditionally printed on paper, like resumes, into digital forms as well. Most large companies even bill their clients via the internet, also known as online billing. According to a recent national survey, the [...]
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Indicators That You Need To Change Jobs
Posted on 01. Sep, 2010 by Anna Stewart.
Several people are wondering each day if they need to switch jobs, but they are not sure if the grass is greener on the other side. Most of the time when people are extremely unhappy or continually stressed out they will look for another job. 4 Reasons Why You May Need To Change Jobs 1. [...]
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How To Make A Cover Letter Template Work For You
Posted on 30. Aug, 2010 by Anna Stewart.
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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Finding a Winning Resume Writing Service – 5 Critical Things to Look For
Posted on 28. Aug, 2010 by Bill.
Resume writing…not exactly something to be taken lightly. Still, some jobseekers will approach it with that nonchalant, almost ‘I don’t give a hoot’ attitude. As if to say, it’s nothing special, it’s just jotting down a bunch of dates, job history, schools and whatever else. One job hunter actually told me, “a resume alone won’t [...]
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How to Conclude a Resume Cover Letter
Posted on 27. Aug, 2010 by Bill.
A resume cover letter is an important part of one’s job application. It is the responsibility of the job applicant to carefully craft a resume and cover letter that conveys a positive message to the hiring manager concerning the qualification, experience and skills of the job applicant. One of the main reasons for writing a [...]
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Top 5 Ways to Make Yourself More Marketable While You’re Unemployed
Posted on 26. Aug, 2010 by Bill.
Does this sound familiar: you’ve been out of work for more than a few months and you’re at your wit’s end. Your resume is posted on all the social networking sites; you’ve contacted every former colleague and old high school buddy you can think of; and you’ve applied to every job posting in your field [...]
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Employment Solutions You May Not Know About
Posted on 25. Aug, 2010 by Anna Stewart.
Looking for a job can be difficult on your own. With today’s job market it can be harder than ever to find a job. Using an employment staffing company or a recruiter to help you with your job search can be vital. These options are often unknown possibilities that many people fail to take advantage [...]
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Tell Me About Yourself – 7 Key Strategies to Sell Yourself in an Interview and Land That Job!
Posted on 24. Aug, 2010 by Bill.
1: Do not digress from the question asked. Keep it brief and relevant When asked a ‘Tell me about yourself’ question, the tendency is to oversell ourselves however be aware of not talking too long or digressing from the question. What the employer wants to know is how useful and suitable are you for the [...]
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Have You Sabotaged Your Job Search?
Posted on 23. Aug, 2010 by Angie Jones, CPRW, CEIC.
As a globally recognized Certified Professional Resume Writer, Executive Recruiter, and founder of Haute Resume & Career Services LLC, I review hundreds of resumes each year for unemployed job seekers who’ve often spent months unsuccessfully searching for a job. Most of these costly mistakes are easily preventable when the job seeker has educated him/herself in [...]
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Learn to plan your career
Posted on 20. Aug, 2010 by Lee Fossey.
Every job-seeker needs to take the time to step way from the day-to-day grind of work and spend quality time reflecting on your career and developing some plans for your future. Every individual needs to take key decisions prior to their dream job search. Very often “career planning” is something that gets a little bit [...]
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Top Reasons Resumes Are Rejected – You’re Overqualified
Posted on 19. Aug, 2010 by Bill.
It’s very discouraging to send countless resumes out into the world, and hear absolutely nothing back. It’s hard not to take it personally. Yet if you talk to hiring managers about why they reject most resumes, the reasons are pretty predictable. One of the most common is that the resume shows the applicant is overqualified. [...]
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Professional Resume Services – How to Pick a Good One
Posted on 18. Aug, 2010 by Bill.
If you’re considering using a professional resume service… we need to talk. Some professional resume services are extremely good, and others aren’t worth the money. So, how do you tell the difference – before you’re stuck? Well, the best professional resume services have a few characteristic qualities that result in their resumes consistently standing head [...]
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Writing a Good Cover Letter Isn’t Rocket Science
Posted on 18. Aug, 2010 by Bill.
True, writing a cover letter does not require an advance doctorate degree, but you should not take writing one for granted. A well written cover letter can make a persuasive case that interviewing you would a good idea. And in today’s competitive job market, every persuasive weapon in your arsenal needs to be dialed in. [...]
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