When speaking to job seekers, so much of my advice has come from business experience. I tend to have the biggest impact when understanding the big picture and the “why” certain decisions and actions come about. Many of these books have an entrepreneurial tone to them, however, I would suggest that when employees look at […]
Are you starting the job hunt? Or maybe you’ve been looking but haven’t had much success? Well we’ve compiled a group of articles that contain the most important information you will need to find and land the job you’ve been looking for. From finding job listings to making a good impression in an interview, these […]
Previously, we looked at Tips to Writing an Effective Cover Letter. Here are a few examples of cover letters you can refer to and get ideas from: Christina Wellington 43 Lancaster Street Manhattan, NY 55555 555-555-5555 [email protected] August 15, 2015 Henry Jensen Restaurant Manager Montgomery’s Bistro 42 Essex Street Manhattan, NY 55555 Dear Mr. […]
A cover letter is your first opportunity to introduce yourself, make a good impression, and make yourself stand out to an employer. This first impression can make or break your chances of reaching your goal of getting an interview. Here are a few tips on how to create a well-written cover letter that will make […]
Hunting for your very first job might seem a little daunting, but there are several ways you can up your chances of getting hired without previous work experience: Start with the people you know—tell your friends, teachers, coaches, and neighbors you are looking for a job. Sometimes it just takes a connection to get […]
Another great way to make a good first impression in your resume or cover letter is to address the hiring manager directly. While it is considered proper business letter format to use “To whom it may concern”, a much better choice is to use the name of the person who will be reading the letter. […]
How to write a resume that gets noticed. Before all else, proofread. Actually, this should happen after everything else, but you get the idea. You might say, “But errors are human. No one can be expected to be 100% perfect with everything they write.” This might be true, but grammatical errors in your resume will […]
