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What Jobs Should You Apply For? 24 Apr 2013 | 07:45 am
Patricia Frame talks about how to know if you're qualified for a particular job and whether or not you should apply for it. Here you go...
When Only Paper Will Do 14 Mar 2013 | 06:12 pm
Are we really ready for a paperless world?(Click the Vimeo link below) Le papier ne sera jamais mort / Paper is not dead ! from INfluencia on Vimeo.
Don't Use the Word "Various" in Your Cover Letter 27 Feb 2013 | 08:53 pm
It's one of my pet peeves about cover letter writing: the word "various." Here's why I think that word makes a letter weaker, not stronger. And how you can replace it with something much better. Conti...
A Spider's Dream Career 20 Feb 2013 | 09:10 pm
My friend, Ronnie Ann, sent me a link to a short story she'd written. She didn't intend it to be career-related but I saw a bit of a career theme -- enough so that I think you'd like to read it. It's...
How to List Education on a Resume 14 Feb 2013 | 04:30 am
In the last few weeks I've worked with several job seekers to finish up their resumes. I picked eight of them with varying types of Education sections. Here they are, along with links to sample resume...
Do You HAVE to Write a Thank You Note After the Interview? 7 Feb 2013 | 01:06 am
You don't have to send a thank you letter if you don't want the job you just interviewed for. But if you do want that job, better follow this advice to write a thank you note... a good thank you note....
Optimize Your Networking Events for Job Search 30 Jan 2013 | 10:38 pm
Excellent tips by Recruiter Peggy McKee on how to make the most from your professional networking events to find a job.
Resume Advice for Veterans Who Are Job Seekers 23 Jan 2013 | 10:32 pm
I agree with this resume advice for military veterans who are in job search. It's also good advice for all job seekers.
Using a Cover Letter Template for Best Results 16 Jan 2013 | 07:43 pm
Using a good cover letter template can really improve the chances of your resume being read by Mr. Employer. Here are my three tips for picking and using a cover letter template so you get the most fr...
A Resume Template Is a Smart Resume Tool 9 Jan 2013 | 10:07 pm
If you don't want to spend time fooling around with details of resume formatting (margins, indents, and all that), think about using a professional resume template. In this post I explain the three ty...
