An effectively written résumé is the perfect tool to secure employment interviews. In short, it’s an advertisement matching your skills to an employer’s needs. Your résumé should clearly indicate how you will positively affect the company’s bottom line. Companies look … Continue reading
Cover letter secret #2: Write hiring managers
It’s a much better use of your time and effort to have a hiring manager reviewing your résumé rather than a recruiter or human resources assistant. Mailing a letter directly to the hiring manager is smart for several reasons. First, … Continue reading
Cover letter secret #1: Short & sweet
You’ve completed your resume — Congratulations! Now on to the next part of your career package – the all-important cover letter. Over the next couple of blog posts, we will share some tips and suggestions to help you effectively write … Continue reading
Close the deal; ask for the job
If you feel an interview went well and you want the job, be sure to end the interview on a positive note. As you are wrapping up the conversation, thank the interviewer for his/her time and reiterate that you are … Continue reading
Résumé not enough? Create a career portfolio
For many job applicants, a résumé can’t tell the full story. Instead, a portfolio, or samples of your work, may better showcase your skills and abilities. In the past, portfolios were used mostly by candidates for artistic positions such as … Continue reading