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The Secret to Writing a ‘Must-Read’ Cover Letter!
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Author of the brand new, Amazing Cover Letter Creator
Want to draw attention to your cover letter?
Food for Thought on Lunch Interviews
Posted by: | CommentsDining out is usually associated with pleasure and relaxation — except when you’re being interviewed for a job while you’re eating.
There are many reasons why an employer will choose to conduct an interview over lunch. Says career strategist and workplace consultant J.T. O’Donnell, “A hiring manager may not want office staff to know the company is hiring for a particular position. Also, both parties may be pressed for time and unable to sacrifice office hours.”
Three Simple Job Interview Tips That Work!
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President of CareerJimmy and Author of the new, Job Interview “Secret”
Today it’s more challenging than ever to land a great job. It’s possible you’ll have to go through several interviews before you find the position you’re looking for. You might feel a knot in your stomach, your pulse rate jump, and your hands suddenly perspire as you anticipate the interview. In fact, if you’re prone to sweaty palms…
“Season” Your Cover Letter With A Great Quote!
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Author of the brand new, Amazing Cover Letter Creator
Have you ever heard or read a quotation you just had to share with someone? How about one of these?
6 Myths About Job-Hunting in a Recession
Posted by: | CommentsJust when you thought the job market couldn’t get worse, there is more news about company pink slips, hiring freezes, and benefit slashes. If you are one of the thousands tasked to find a job in these dire economic times, all is not lost. Hopefully, you can move more quickly from the unemployment line to a job offer once you get past these six common myths about job-hunting during a recession.
Myth 1: No one is hiring.
Layoffs are coming in every direction, but some employers — even those laying off workers — are still hiring. Companies often eliminate full-time employees with budget-busting benefits only to replace them with contractors or consultants to save costs. Additionally, “green” jobs, and health care jobs are among those still actively populating want ads. And, the pay is respectable. For instance, Payscale.com shows the median annual salary of an environmental engineer with 3-5 years experience is $60,672.
