Articles Archive for May 2010
Career Advice, Job Search, Job Tips, cover letters »
A cover letter introduces you to the potential employer. It is designed to get the reader’s attention and inspire them to read your resume in great detail. When well constructed, a cover letter can get your resume read by twice as many hiring managers. It can’t get you the job, but definitely helps you get your foot in the door.
Ingredients of a Good Cover Letter
Contact Information – All effective cover letters must include a way to contact you. There’s nothing worse than sending out a cover letter, getting the …
Career Advice, Education, Job Interviews, Job Markets, Job Search, Job Tips, networking »
Having spoken on a number of college campuses, I’ve seen firsthand that today’s college grads are unprepared for the competitive work force they are about to enter. The pursuit of your degree has taught you how to study, how to pass tests, and may have even taught you the most basic theories behind the job you may someday perform.
Unfortunately, it did not give you real experience and likely missed most of what you should know to effectively perform the most basic entry level tasks in your chosen career field. Worst …
Career Advice, Education, Job Markets, Job Search »
Once your tour of duty has ended many soldiers are left with challenges finding suitable employment in civilian life. Unfortunately many leave behind the experiences gained in the last several years to go into unskilled jobs. Luckily there is a way to turn your military experience into a great job. Use that experience to ace a certification or license examine.
Depending on your placement in the armed forces, the skills you learned may be highly valuable in the civilian world. In some states a number of skills require a license to …
Career Advice, Education, Job Markets »
You can say that you’re experienced until your blue in the face. However, it is hard to make a potential employer truly believe that your experience is real and relevant. A certification goes a long way to prove your administrative capabilities and make you a better candidate during the job search process.
CPS and CAP certifications demonstrate to a potential employer that you know the systems, technology, management, and communications skills needed to be a good administrator. These exams test your knowledge of book based theories and the procedures you’ve learned …
Job Interviews, Job Tips »
One of the biggest advantageous of an interview, is that it gives you an opportunity to form a connection with the interviewer. That connection will make it harder for the interviewer to pass you up when making the final decision to hire. Building a personal connection starts with the introduction. When you first meet the interviewer, you have an opportunity to establish a solid connection immediately.
Positioning- It is polite to stand when being introduced to anyone. When the interviewer comes into the room, be sure to stand up and …