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01.21.10

Résumé Resources Articles, Online Job Search, Resume | (0)
Careerbuilder's MSN site has several resources available to utilize for your resume and job search including: Résumé Samples Cover Letter Templates (Careerbuilder's link goes directly to Office Templates) Cover Letter Q & A Q. How long should my cover letter be? A. Generally, cover letters should be one page in length. This is true for approximately 90 percent of all cover letters. There may be instances, however, when one page is not enough. If you believe that the information you are including in your letter is essential information that is not communicated in your résumé, go ahead and prepare a two-page letter. But be sure that everything ...
01.16.10

5 Things That Get Your Resume Booted Articles, Job Search Tips, Resume | (1)
Via The Resume Chick Missing qualifications If you’re applying for a particular job, yet the required work experience is nowhere to be found on your resume, it is destined to end up in the useless items pile. Be sure you include skills and distinct work experience that match the job description posted. Hint of uncertainty Avoid vague job objective statements. Clearly state the kind of job you want and play on your strengths with a firm display of confidence. Your resume should be designed to subtly “toot your own horn”. After all, you want to get noticed and land an interview, right? Wordy is ...
01.12.10

Advice from Elle’s E. Jean Articles | (0)
CKVYNF7ETGTH Dear E. Jean: I’m trying to make it in this knock-down-drag-out world and throwing résumé after résumé out there—and nothing. I never hear back. At this point, I’ll take any job! What am I doing wrong? I’m getting depressed! Why do I never get an interview?—Struggling for a Foothold Dear Miss Foothold: Don’t complain; it makes you feel worse. Stay away from friends who are unemployed; it creates a—pardon me, Miss Foot—shitstorm of misery. Haul your carcass out of bed early, shower, do your makeup, go to a café, and read the industry blogs and newsletters. The only thing your future employers ...
01.09.10

Brazen Careerist Blogs Articles | (0)
Here is a roundup of employment/unemployment blog posts by various authors on Brazen Careerist - a great network for job seekers. Essential Skills You’ll Never Learn in School A Little Advice From the Girl with 4 Jobs 5 Ways To Gain Experience Without An Internship Jobseekers, Don’t Put All Your Eggs in the Social Networking Basket Is Your Elevator Speech Pushing the Right Buttons?
01.07.10

Mashable Job Search Roundup Articles, Job Search Tips, Social Media | (0)
Mashable is a great resource for tips using the internet to find jobs and to assist with with interviews and networking. 7 Secrets to Getting Your Next Job Using Social Media 9 Sites for Successful Job Interviews 30+ Websites to Visit When You're Laid Off 10 Great Social Sites for Resume Building 10 Ning Networks to Help You Land Your Next Job 18 Sites for Finding Startup Jobs
01.04.10

How to answer: What are your weaknesses? Articles, Interviews | (0)
How many people love this question during a job interview? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? Here are some collected tips and answers for this question that seems to pop up during every other job interview and leaves you stuttering. Continue Reading...
12.31.09

Professions Hit Hardest in 2009 Articles, News | (0)
MSN & Careerbuilder list the top 9 professions that saw the most job losses. Continue Reading...