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Go to page: [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] ... [ 5 ] [ 6 ] [ 7 ] Writing Great Cover Letters (25 Aug 2006)
Writing cover letters is a mysterious art. Most of us already realize that it is an important part of any resume, but most of us neglect to comprehend the importance of a well-written cover letter, personalized for the employer you are sending it to.
Creating an Interactive Resume (25 Aug 2006)
The battle for attention from a hiring manager is tough. Try impressing them with a Word template resume and you will find your luck dwindles to zero. To stand out today, you need to take your resume to the next level, the interactive level!
Resume Writing Dos and Donts (25 Aug 2006)
Just getting started or wondering why your resume isn't getting any results? There are a number of pitfalls you may accidentally encounter. Here is some practical advice on what to do and what not to do.
Update Your Resume Today (25 Aug 2006)
Just because you just got a new job, or you may not even be looking for a new job at the moment, that's no reason to not be keeping your resume up-to-date and ready at a moment's notice. Who knows when that next great opportunity might present itself? Is your resume ready?
Hire The Person, Not The Resume (25 Aug 2006)
Confronting negative behaviors is an important skill for leaders to develop. But there's a step beyond that for building a high performance team. You hire the right person.
Resumes and First impressions (25 Aug 2006)
Hunting for a position in a new career field? Trying to take your new education or skills and transform them into a job with a future?
Why a Professional Resume? (25 Aug 2006)
Your Resume has to capture the reader's attention within 15 seconds! That's where a professionally crafted Resume stands above the rest. Your Resume's main theme and supporting value messages are what capture that attention, inviting the reader to look more closely at your Profile and Background. You need to Stand Out! That's what your Resume has to do, help you put the best face on your skills, accomplishments and experience.
Writing CVs and Resumes for Professionals with Examples (25 Aug 2006)
Conducting a job search is like marketing and selling a product -- with YOU as the product. The best way to market yourself is to go through this sales sequence. In sales you have the "Features and Benefits" of the service or product provided. When selling yourself these can be communicated as your "Skills and Achievements"...
Expose Lies on Resumes (25 Aug 2006)
Research shows that 70% of the resumes on your desk right now contain fabrications and exaggerations. And it's not just for that sales or middle management job. How do you legally detect these lies and protect yourself from costly hiring mistakes?
Cover Letter Magic: 4 Ways To ASK For The Job Interview - And Get It! (25 Aug 2006)
Just how important it is to ASK for the job interview clearly and directly in your cover letter?
Does Your Resume Have What It Takes To Survive The First Cut? (25 Aug 2006)
To be a success, your resume must have sufficient "scan appeal" to pass a first cut - that initial stage when a busy employer, faced with a stack of resumes, scans each one for about 30 to 60 seconds and rejects most. What can you do to make sure that your resume survives the first cut?
Your Cover Letter MUST Ask This Question (25 Aug 2006)
Imagine receiving a letter from a salesman who wants to sell you an exciting new widget. The letter focuses on all the reasons why this is such a great item. But nowhere does the man ASK for...
The 5 Essential Telecommute Résumé Components (25 Aug 2006)
Alright, so since we covered what to avoid in a telecommute résumé
last week, here are the tips you need for your résumé to succeed!
Cover Letter Warning: Watch Out For the BIG BAD WORD! (25 Aug 2006)
Just as Goldilocks was suspicious of the big bad wolf, be wary of the big bad word! You know the kind. Pursuant. Heretofore. Credence and all their contagious cousins! Unless you keep your guard up, these little pests will infest your cover letters like termites in a wood pile!
How To Write The Perfect Cover Letter: Be Brief--And Be Gone! (25 Aug 2006)
The best cover letters are 'one-page wonders.' Why? Because they suit today's busy employers who are already overloaded and often overwhelmed. The best way to catch their attention is to 'be brief-and be gone.' Leave them wanting more...
5 Resume Mistakes Telecommuters Often Make (25 Aug 2006)
Finding a legit telecommute job can be difficult. Telecommute jobs are in high demand and hundreds if not thousands of other people are competing for the same position.
Successful Job Seeking – The Importance of Your Cover Letter (25 Aug 2006)
Don't let your cover letter let you down.
Effective Resume and Cover Letter Writing - Part One (25 Aug 2006)
To begin, make a decision to discard any former knowledge learned about the "rules" of resume and cover letter writing. People commonly become stuck in "bad" writing habits from a time gone by.
How to Write Cover Letters That Increase Your Chances of Winning an Interview (25 Aug 2006)
Submit a poorly written cover letter and the chances are your resume will end up in the trash bin without even being looked at.
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