Face facts: Some people will never read your cover letter. The rest of the people may trash your resume if it does not include a cover letter. Others will value the cover letter over all other application materials. Since you can’t know for sure which type of employer or recruiter will receive and review your materials, assume the cover letter is a crucial piece of your application package. [Read more…] about Are cover letters important? Cover letter mistakes
How to decide what type of job to take
I’m sure many of us have been guilty of just taking a job because it was available, or because the pay was better than another job that may have been more suitable to our goals. What should you think about when it’s time to look for a job? [Read more…] about How to decide what type of job to take
15 tips to help you land a job
Yes, there are specific things you can do to land a job more quickly. In fact, I am pretty sure that many (how’s that for non-specific?) people become part of the “long-term unemployed” statistic because they do not know how to look for a job in today’s market. Or, they miss important steps because someone told them they weren’t important. [Read more…] about 15 tips to help you land a job
LinkedIn announces they are eliminating Answers
Maybe you’ve missed the news from LinkedIn? It would be easy to miss, as LinkedIn itself does not seem to have published anything online about their newest change: they are axing the Answers section as of the end of this month. [Read more…] about LinkedIn announces they are eliminating Answers
How to answer weird interview questions
If your interviewer asks you a question that is out of the world, how should you reply? Most employers don’t ask crazy interview questions like these, but it’s a good idea to prepare for how you’d address them, just in case. [Read more…] about How to answer weird interview questions