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Let us know| 9 Business Communication Tips: Purpose, Prose, and Proofreading! by Kimberly Schneiderman - Apr, 2012 One of the reasons writing can be so hard is that we often dive into the writing part without a lot of thought to the strategy and purpose of our message. By giving yourself a slower start and working a bit on the overall picture of what you want to accomplish in your writing, you will lik... | |||
| Are Cover Letters Old-Fashioned? by Debra Wheatman - Apr, 2012 Although cover letters are a long-standing part of the job search, they are not outmoded. Cover letters or cover emails are more relevant today than ever. Job seekers are facing steep competition in today’s job market. A misstep will cost you a job. Some ask, “Why is the letter so impo... | |||
| Cover Letters–Not Your Life Story by Georgia Adamson - Apr, 2012 Some job seekers start to write a cover letter and don’t seem to know when to stop–or how to focus, for that matter. If that description fits you, I suggest you think seriously about what it is that you want and need your cover letter to accomplish. If it’s to bore the reader (employer) to... | |||
| Cover Letter Trends & Tips by Georgia Adamson - Mar, 2012 As promised in my previous post, this one will touch on cover letter trends and tips you might find useful. Some of the information–and any quotes–come from the Career Thought Leaders 2011 Career Brainstorming Day white paper mentioned previously. The idea is to get you thinking about cove... | |||
| Writing a Unique Cover Letter by Debra Wheatman - Mar, 2012 One reason so many job seekers hate writing cover letters is because they find it difficult to write something unique. There is a lot of pressure to write that one-in-a-million killer cover letter, especially in a crowded job market. So, how do you write something original and captivatin... | |||
| Teens Looking for Summer Jobs Should Write Cover Letters by Marcia Robinson - Feb, 2012 A cover letter is a simple job search document that can help a teen land a summer job in a competitive job market. Teens who are planning for summer jobs should know that hiring managers, even in the days of online applications, will still be impressed with a well written cover letter and ... | |||
| How Twitter Hashtags Can Help You Find a Position by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Nov, 2011 Everyone probably remembers the first time they heard about Twitter and about how young people were throwing around their one-liners about sitting on the porch, walking to the mailbox, walking back to the porch, sitting down …well, you get the picture. But since that time, Twitter has evo... | |||
| Do you know who you’re writing to? by Hallie Crawford - Oct, 2011 One of my career coaching clients recently sent me a copy of his sample cold cover letter to inquire with companies about possible openings. These are companies where he doesn’t know anyone so it’s very cold. This process is still worth doing though! Remember you need to diversify your job... | |||
| Connect the dots with your cover letter by Hallie Crawford - Oct, 2011 In my career coaching practice I consistently hear from clients that they hate writing cover letters. They don’t understand what to include, they are annoyed they have to write one, and they don’t see the point. In our work together, I help them see how the cover letter is really their fri... | |||
| How to Use a Reference Letter in a Job Search by Marcia Robinson - Oct, 2011 Knowing how to use a reference letter in a job search is good strategy. A reference letter could be the thing that sets you apart from the other applicants. Job seekers who want a competitive advantage should definitely consider using a reference letter or two in the job search. Althou... | |||
| Should you ditch the cover letter? by Hallie Crawford - Jul, 2011 In this day and age with technology and instant communication at our finger tips, people pay less attention to details and the little things that create a final product. This is especially true in the current job market. People begin to skip steps and slack off on things such as resumes. I... | |||
| Executive Job Hunting? You'll Need More Than a Resume by Laura Smith-Proulx - May, 2011 If you’re an executive planning your next career move, it might surprise you to learn that you’ll be judged by more than just your resume during your job search. In other words, a full resume is not necessarily the best fit for each interviewer or contact. Surprised? You’ll find that re... | |||
| Eight Cover Letter Don'ts by Caitlin McNally - May, 2011 Many companies will not even look at your resume if you don't include a cover letter. Writing a cover letter will show the company that you really want the position and will allow you to show why you are a good fit for the job. Here are eight cover letter "faux pas" that you will want to a... | |||
| 3 Simple Ways to Make Your Resume and Cover Letter Work Together by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Apr, 2011 When writing a resume, your job is not just to write an amazing document but also create an amazing component known as the cover letter. Sometimes job seekers forget that these two documents work together, especially if they’ve written a resume, and are then told at the last minute they n... | |||
| How to Show Vocational Training in a Resume and Cover Letter by Marcia Robinson - Apr, 2011 The National Center for Educational Statistics is projecting a 30% overall increase in the number of associate degrees granted between 2007-2008 and 2019 - 2020. Many of these graduates will be students enrolled in vocational training programs. These vocational training graduates, often po... | |||
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