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Position Your Job Search Tactics To The Right Audience

Position Your Job Search Tactics To The Right Audience

Do you know who are you talking to? When you write a cover letter, send a resume, introduce yourself, explain what you do, or ask for advice, do you tailor your message based on who you are talking to? Job search 1.0 is to tailor your message to highlight the best of you. But be

Job Hunting Tips: Ideas For Undercover, Stealth Job Searching!

Job Hunting Tips: Ideas For Undercover, Stealth Job Searching!

If you get caught conducting a job search while still working, many employers will conclude you lack loyalty and are no longer interested in the job and may terminate you on the spot. On the other hand your job search may be unsuccessful, you’ve tested the waters and there is nothing better out there so

How Best to Work with a Recruiter Today

Back in the day when job hunting was easier, job seekers had the upper-hand. Whether it was applying directly to a business online or registering with a local staffing firm, oftentimes it was a quick and easy process. Today – not so much. It’s a New World. Businesses that ARE hiring in today’s climate are

Resting on Your Laurels: The Ultimate Career Downfall

So maybe you’ve been working for a while, and you have an impressive resume. With your previous experience, you’re armed with all the job-finding know-how. You’ve crafted the ultimate CV, you can interview like it’s nobody’s business, and your writing skills are flawless, enabling you to cook up a perfectly-tailored cover letter in minutes. Career

3 Ways to Ensure You Don't Have To Get Up Again For Work on Some Cold Winter Morning

You get one chance to make a first impression. You can always use that fact of life to ensure you won’t have to fret about getting up for work some cold winter morning again. Let’s look at just 3 ways to make sure that becomes your reality. 1. First off, just make sure your resume

Like a Speeding Train, a Resume That Pops Cannot Be Stopped – (3) Fantastic Tips!

(P) ROVE your value to the hiring manager. Start by taking an inventory of all of your life’s accomplishments. This is the “let me show you what I can do” phase. Include all relevant topics, for example: – Education (degrees earned or classes taken) – Work Experience – Volunteer Experience – Foreign Languages – Hobbies

Cover Letters – Does Anybody Read Those Anymore?

In a world where many job applications seem to disappear into a “black hole”, job seekers often wonder if there is any point in sending a cover letter with their application. The answer is absolutely yes! An effective one communicates to an employer why you’re specifically interested in the open position. With so many job

Addressing Salary Requirements in a Cover Letter

Job advertisements sometimes ask you to specify salary requirements when submitting your application. But many job seekers feel uncomfortable revealing their desired salary before they’ve even scheduled an interview. If you’re one of those people, don’t worry – there are some ways to comply with the employer’s request while avoiding having to immediately provide a

How to Write a Cover Letter That Captures Your Future Boss' Attention!

The key to writing a cover letter that is sure to capture the attention of your future boss or company is to write it yourself. I’m pretty sure that after reading that first line, you’re already debating to yourself that you’re not a writer and you do not have a clue on what to write.

Gimmicks Are Deadly in a Job Search

There is a strong temptation in today’s highly competitive job market to go for gimmicks to make one’s resume stand out from the crowded field. The temptation is particularly strong after a number of rejections. Avoid gimmickry like the plague. There are rare occasions when a really creative tactic works, but most of them will