Harland was enthusiastic about the networking lead he had received from a friend. A job for which he was qualified had just been vacated in a desirable company where his friend worked. As far as his friend knew, no one…
Being Persistent Can Pay Off
Avoid Common Cover Letter Errors
District Sales Manager A Better Mousetrap Company Syracuse, New York 14567 Dear Sir: Enclosed please find my resume in response to your recent ad. Although I do not have a BS degree as you requested in your ad, I do…
Part Time Employment Reconsidered
As professionals struggle to balance career and life issues, many are seeking alternative work arrangements to allow both to be important aspects of their lives. At the same time, companies are challenged with the growing need to recruit and retain…
One Page Resume
When it comes to resumes, and the question “One page or two?”, there is no one best answer. Even with some conflicting opinions among today’s experts”, most will agree that briefer is better. One page is preferable. However, professional and…
Making a Job Decision Can Be A Challenge
Accepting a new job offer is a major decision for you and your family, particularly if the job requires relocation. The excitement of being the candidate of choice, however, can create rose colored glasses about the job or organization, resulting…
Executive Strategies
Challenge: You are an unemployed executive. You have assessed your marketability and have come to the conclusion that in order to come close to the earning level of your previous job, you will have to leave the area. For personal…
Diminshing Your Age On A Resume
Over forty job seekers want to be able to compete on equal footing with younger candidates. Many are concerned that their years will show through their resume, and that employers might overlook them during the initial screening process. Those who…
Strategies To Consider When You Get The Job Offer
You have successfully passed all the hurdles of the employment process. The hiring manager has indicated that you are their candidate of choice, and they are putting an offer together for you. Congratulations – this is what you’ve been so…
Be Prepared For The Strengths and Weaknesses Questions
It is the rare candidate who can participate in an interview and not be posed the standard questions about their strengths and weaknesses. Even an inexperienced or poorly trained interviewer will manage to get this question onto the table –…
Take Rejection Letters in Stride
As you arrive home and pick up the mail, you scan through the routine stack of bills and solicitations, and then stop. Buried in the middle is an envelope from the company you recently interviewed with. Your heart sinks, and…
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