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- 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...
- Articles 2007-10-23
- Making a Powerful Impression at Interview
- So you've written a great résumé and cover letter, and they've landed you an interview. You've earned yourself the opportunity to make a powerful impression on your prospective employer. This article provides pointers to help you prepare mentally and emotionally for your interview. What You Need to KnowWhat common...
- Articles 2007-10-19
- 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 use the Internet...
- Articles 2007-10-18
- Preparing Different Types of Résumés
- Each of us has a different career history. Your particular job search and career goals are also unique. So which type of résumé will have the highest probability of getting you the interview that will lead to your perfect job?Keep in mind the following as you decide which type of...
- Articles 2007-04-20
- Facing a Job Search |Dodging Landmines
- Looking for a new job during a downturn can be especially daunting. By first identifying your top talents and hot button issues, Tanya Goodwin-Maslach, Executive Coach at Elevati Inc., says you're ready to initiate a conversation with someone in your network and garner a positive result.
- Videos 2009-01-28
- Recession Career Survival |Leila's House of Corrections
- Never assume your job is safe, even if your manager says it is. Since everyone is doing more work in these tough times, be proactive about finding projects that play up your talents. Learn how you can create your own opportunities and remain essential to your company's success.
- Videos 2009-04-21
- Recession Job Search |Leila's House of Corrections
- With unemployment at its highest in twenty years, it is one of the hardest times to be looking for a job. Leila suggests tuning out negativity, using your network carefully, and doing your research to raise your chances of success.
- Videos 2009-04-28
- The Long-Range Job Hunt
- Sure, you're willing to move for a good job, but how do you find one across the country? We show you how to do everything from finding out about the best local opportunities to getting the most out of your travel budget to convincing employers that you're serious about moving…...
- Articles 2009-03-16
- Shore Up Your Beleaguered Finances
- Uncle Sam thinks you're too rich to help, so you'll have to help yourself. Keep Your Income Flowing In past recessions, the little guy or gal took the brunt of the job losses. Now, however, a high annual income — one over $100,000...
- Articles 2009-05-04
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- Job Hunting? Make Your Resume Kick Ass
- If you're actively seeking employment, you probably know the drill: Be persistent. Be upbeat. Stand out from the crowd -- but not in a weird way. (For example, don't wear a bunny suit to an interview.) Highlight your accomplishments. Ace those tricky interview questions. And, of course,...
- Blog posts 2009-07-14
- 5 Resume Mistakes You Should Fix Today
- Here's what's wrong with your resume: It's too generic. In an effort to appeal to various job listings you found on Monster.com, you're watering down your resume and failing to sell those skills and experiences that make you unique. That's just one of five observations that US News & World...
- Blog posts 2009-02-10
- Create and Share a Resume in Minutes with CeeVee
- Do you keep your resume locked up inside a Word document? How 20th-century. Web service CeeVee helps you build a polished-looking resume and then share it online via Facebook, Twitter, and other methods. To get started with CeeVee, you provide an e-mail address and password, choose a...
- Blog posts 2009-10-09
- 5 Ways to Improve Your Resume
- And finally, wrapping up our job-search theme this week, the post you've all been waiting for: How to make the most out of your resume. I'm sure you've heard plenty of stuff on this topic already, so let me boil it down to a few key suggestions...
- Blog posts 2009-03-13
- Five Resume-Formatting Mistakes
- Here at TheLadders, we look at a lot of resumes and talk to a lot of people on both sides of the desk: the job seekers who are sending them out as well as the recruiters and HR pros on the receiving end. To pass muster with...
- Blog posts 2009-06-15
- Eliminate Boilerplate Phrases and Hackneyed Expressions from Your Resume
- Think you have a resume that's strong enough to land you an interview? If you're still floating the same basic resume you used last time around, then think again. If you're "results oriented," a "team player," or have experience with "cross-functional teams," then your resume is as hackneyed as a...
- Blog posts 2009-08-05
- Is It OK to Lie (Slightly Exaggerate) on Your Resume?
- Is It OK to Lie Slightly Exaggerate on Your Resume?RE: Is It OK to Lie Slightly Exaggerate on Your Resume?This is one of my pet peeves. In the interview room, the worst thing is to question someone about the experiences written on the resume just to receive the all flattering...
- Discussion threads 2008-05-22
- Resume Outline
- When creating a resume, whether you are doing it with resume software or on a word processing template, the first thing you need to create is a resume outline. A resume outline is simply all of the items which you wish to highlight in your resume. A resume outline includes...
- White papers 2008-01-04
- Carefully Hone Your Resume Accomplishments for Better Job Opportunities
- Your resume is a powerful weapon in your next job hunt, so it pays to keep it sharp. Take your accomplishments, for example. Are they relevant, notable, recent, and accurate? If not, they could well be a liability that makes your hiring manager say, "pass." ...
- Blog posts 2009-10-08
- Prepare To Write Your Resume
- A resume is a carefully tailored, written summary of the background, skills, and achievements that you wish to present to a potential employer. Your resume is essentially a marketing tool. Writing an effective resume takes time and effort. It will take several drafts before you develop a resume that will...
- White papers 2003-05-13
- Take Your Resume Out Of The Rough
- When applying for a job, your resume is your first impression. But how important is the resume, exactly? To answer that question - VERY! Because your resume makes it to the employer before you, in most cases, it should not only reflect your academic and professional accomplishments, but it should...
- White papers 2008-05-07
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