Question by I Got What You Need : Resume cover letter:? express your reasons for interest in the position – what I write Applying for the position of an office position – Job description says: “Send your CV with cover letter expressing reasons for interest in this position:” What do I say to make it [...]
Resume cover letter: Expressing your reasons for interest in position – what do I write?
October 20, 2011 By 1 Comment
Book Tip: Fifteen Tips on Writing Resumes
October 17, 2011 By 1 Comment
Fifteen Tips on Writing Resumes Your first introduction to a prospective employer is often your professional resum. This booklet offers an easy-to-follow method to help you plan, write, and prepare a resume that will help you put your best foot forward. Topics include: -Assessing Personal Qualities -Highlighting Skills and Work Experience -Considering Your Education and [...]
Finding Unposted Jobs
October 16, 2011 By 3 Comments
One thing you should keep in mind during your job search is that not every position will be posted publically. Not all companies list their available positions in the newspaper, job websites, or elsewhere. Even if there are no public job offerings posted anywhere for a particular company, it never hurts to send in a [...]
Resumes for Graduates
October 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
As a recent college graduate, you won’t have a lot of job experience. Hopefully you will have done a few externships or internships or had other part-time experience in your field before you graduate, but if you don’t, you will have to play up certain features of your resume while downplaying your lack of experience. [...]
Resumes and Lack of Education
October 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Things to Omit from a Resume
October 9, 2011 By 1 Comment
While it’s very important to create a resume that is thorough and complete, it’s also possible to put too much information on your resume. A resume should play up your strengths and deemphasize your weaknesses. It should be completely on point, and it should never offer information that isn’t relevant or useful. We’re going to [...]