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- Thinking About Sending a Cold Cover Letter? Read This First ... - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Heather EagarHave you ever thought about sending out a cold cover letter to company in search of a job that you’re not sure even exists? The thought of a cold cover letter just may give you cold feet. But it’s good to know that there are plenty of success stories that come out of sending out these types of ...
Views: 1850(2 votes) - Thinking Out A Great Job Search Strategy - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Heather EagarWhen you're looking for a job, you might think that a good strategy is to wait and see what develops, and trust that fate will bring you the career that you want. But usually, job seekers who take this approach miss out while more focused job seekers score great opportunities. There’s ...
Views: 860(1 vote) - Three Common Resume Questions Answered - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2008 from Heather EagarHow many times have you found yourself in the midst of writing your resume when you realized that there were some questions you simply had to have answered before you could move forward? Everyone has probably been in this predicament at least once during a resume-writing experience. Of course, ...
Views: 838(1 vote) - Tips for a Fabulous Tech Job Resume - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2010 from Heather EagarThe technology industry is booming more than ever. Even with many hard workers losing their jobs left and right, the IT field is doing just fine thanks to the Internet. If you have experience in a tech field - or want to scoot over to this industry - and are looking for work, you're going to ...
Views: 1240(1 vote) - Tips for Getting Past the First Interview - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2009 from Heather EagarSearching for a job in a tough economy can be extremely challenging. This is especially true if it seems impossible to get past the first interview. Unfortunately, some people seem to have this sort of luck. So what can be done about it? Is there a secret to getting the employer of your choice ...
Views: 877(1 vote) - Tips For Writing College Student Resumes And Cover Letters - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2008 from Heather EagarIf you are a college student, you may not yet be accustomed to writing resumes and cover letters. However, the time will soon come where you’ll need to learn in order to secure an on- or off-campus job, internship, or job after graduating. You’ll be happy to know that the process is ...
Views: 839(1 vote) - Top-Notch Interviewing: How to Avoid Appearing Too Desperate - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from Heather EagarThe process of applying for jobs can be so taxing that at the end of a long day of searching, it’s pretty common to just collapse from exhaustion. With so much work involved in the process, it’s no wonder that some candidates can get a little desperate. If you feel you are in a position of ...
Views: 866(1 vote) - Turning a “Loser” Cover Letter into a Winning One - by Submitted on May 07, 2009 from Heather EagarWhen applying for a job, it’s not uncommon to send in a cover letter with the resume. In fact, many experts suggest that even if one is not requested, it be sent anyway to show professionalism and enthusiasm for the job. However, not all cover letters are good cover letters. In fact, it is ...
Views: 1268(1 vote) - What Are Targeted Cover Letters? - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2010 from Heather EagarIf you are currently out of work, or are thinking about leaving your job then there’s a chance that you’ve written at least one cover letter in your lifetime. But the question is what type of cover letter did you write? Many people utilize templates or carbon copy-styled cover letters that allow ...
Views: 1288(1 vote) - What Counts in a Cover Letter - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2009 from Heather EagarWriting a cover letter is a commonplace aspect of conducting any job search. When you apply for a job, even if the prospective employer does not ask you for one, it’s good to send one as a way to give them a little more insight into who you are and what you’re capable of. But despite the fact ...
Views: 767(1 vote) - What to Do When You're an Overqualified Executive - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Heather EagarThe job market is definitely suffering nowadays. With the recession forging ahead and thousands still losing their jobs, it’s a wonder that anyone can get hired. However, as some executives are finding out, there is work available. However, it may not be at the level they’d like to work. If ...
Views: 903(2 votes) - Writing An Accomplishment Driven Résumé - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2003 from Heather EagarIn the midst of hundreds, if not thousands, of résumés recruiters and employers receive for any given position, your résumé needs to stand out from the crowd. You must make the Hiring Manager want to read your résumé more thoroughly than just the rudimentary 10-20 seconds the vast majority of ...
Views: 1205(1 vote) - You’re Ready for a Career Change…Is Your Resume? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2005 from Heather EagarYou finally did it. You made the decision to leave a career that makes you dread every Monday morning and pursue one that you feel is your true calling. Congratulations! Making the decision was the hard part, right? Unfortunately, no. You’ve convinced yourself that this is the right move…how do ...
Views: 853(1 vote) - Switching Careers at the Executive Level - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Heather EagarIt may seem like a bit of an impossible task switch careers once you’ve reached the executive level, but it happens more than you think – and it is contemplated even more than that. In fact, according to Execunet’s 2009 Executive Job Market Intelligence Report, 94 percent of the senior-level ...
Views: 930(2 votes) - Identifying and Making the Most of Your Transferable Skills - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Heather EagarMany times, when we’re applying for jobs, we think about how our skills relate specifically to the position we desire. There’s no doubt that it’s important to show that you already have experience and qualify for the position you want. However, if you’re trying to switch careers, you may not ...
Views: 1173(3 votes) - What Your Body Language Says In Your Interviews - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Heather EagarDid you know that the way you sit, smile and shake hands can speak volumes during a job interview? It’s true. There is no manual to read to determine how you should manage your body language; however, if you make certain gestures, you’re definitely sending a certain message. So how can you ...
Views: 843(1 vote) - 4 Resume Dos - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from Heather EagarThe process of creating a resume can definitely be a daunting one. There are so many aspects to consider throughout the creation process, including spelling, grammar, and of course, making sure to incorporate the right jobs, duties fulfilled, and anything else that ensures the hiring manager ...
Views: 903 - Are You a Determined or Desperate Job Seeker? - by Submitted on May 08, 2010 from Heather EagarWhen you’re anxiously awaiting your next job opportunity, sometimes it’s easy to walk the fine line between being a determined job seeker and desperate one. Of course, it’s not uncommon to feel desperate when you’re ready to get a job, but being desperate is something that should be practiced in ...
Views: 1449 - Are You A Job Search Procrastinator? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2007 from Heather EagarYou’ve been in a dead-end job for months, or even years now, yet you can’t seem to gather up the courage to look for a new job. Or your company announced there will be a series of layoffs coming this year and you don’t know if you’re going to be affected. Is that enough to make you start job ...
Views: 951 - Are You Ready to Build Your Executive Network? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Heather EagarSometimes the most difficult part of the job search is finding the right people to help you out along the way. As an executive, having help - also known as an executive network – is very often vital to getting your next big opportunity. But how do you go about building your executive network? ...
Views: 1176 - Be Prepared for Any Interview Question - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2006 from Heather EagarThings can go really against you despite your thorough preparation for just a couple of ‘types’ of interview questions. However, it is possible to ignore or forget the other types of possible interview questions. This brings us to different ‘types’ of interview questions, along with traditional ...
Views: 861 - Choosing Your Dream Career - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2008 from Heather EagarThe path to finding the career of your dreams can sometimes feel so daunting. To make matters worse, it can seem that while you struggle to figure out just what it is you want to do, others have the good fortune of recognizing and living out their dreams everyday. But rest assured that these ...
Views: 628 - Continuing Your Education Can Enhance Your Career - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2008 from Heather EagarHave you recently thought about enhancing your career? The thought of making more money and having more responsibility can sound very exciting; that is, until you think about what you would need to do to fulfill your goal. Often times, you can make moves within your field with the experience ...
Views: 572 - Cover Letter Etiquette - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2009 from Heather EagarWhether you’ve written one or one hundred cover letters in your lifetime, they can present enough challenges to make you dread the process each time. It’s for this reason that many people resort to the “carbon copy” cover letter as opposed to creating an original one for each job application. ...
Views: 539 - Cover Letter Mistake #2: Who Are You and Why Should I Interview You? - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2007 from Heather EagarHave you ever been reading some piece of literature and as you’re reading you realize you have no idea what the point of the whole piece actually is? It’s very annoying and you’re likely not to read another word because you feel like you’ve already wasted your time. Have ...
Views: 565 - Cover Letter Mistake #3: Call Me Because I Won't Call You - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2007 from Heather EagarThe last paragraph of your cover letter can be very powerful. How you end it could leave a lasting impression with the employer – good or bad. So before you sign off using your typical, “Please call me at your earliest convenience to set up an interview” kind of mumbo-jumbo, ...
Views: 900 - Creating a Web Presence for Your Job Search - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Heather EagarMany people don’t realize just how important it is to create a positive web presence when in the midst of a job search. Unfortunately, it is almost inevitable that a major employer will spend some time Google-ing you before they decide whether they want to consider you as a candidate. So instead ...
Views: 1355 - Creating Resumes For Contract And Temporary Positions - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2008 from Heather EagarLooking to apply for a new contract or temporary position but are unsure of how to create the right resume? You’ll be happy to know that writing resumes for these types of positions is not as difficult as you think. The major difference between resumes for temporary or contract work and ...
Views: 607 - Creating Your Cover Letter When Feeling Overqualified - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2008 from Heather EagarAre you highly skilled in your profession, yet seeking a job that for which you are probably overqualified? It is never bad to come into a position already encompassing a boatload of skills. However, some employers are intimidated by applicants who they feel are overqualified, which means you ...
Views: 742 - Developing Your Career from the Ground Up - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2009 from Heather EagarIf you’re just graduating from college, or deciding to enter the workforce after spending your adult years involved in other projects, then you have the benefit many others don’t: building your career from the ground up. For some, this prospect may sound scary – especially if ...
Views: 609 - Don't Be Side-Swiped By a Buyout - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2009 from Heather EagarWith various sectors of our economy falling apart left and right, many businesses are closing, or cutting back at the very least. As a result, thousands of employees each month are being let go. Some of the businesses that have been around longer are handling the need to let employees go by ...
Views: 899 - Executive Interviewing: How to Persuade the Right Way - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Heather EagarWhen you’re interviewing for a job at the executive level – especially if you’ve been out of work for a while – you may want to try just about any tactic possible to get the job. Because you’re used to being aggressive to get your way, you may want to try to persuade the interviewer to give you ...
Views: 1081 - Finding Jobs Created By the New Stimulus Bill - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2009 from Heather EagarWe all know that in 2009 some major adjustments have been occurring on the job front, including a new stimulus bill that is proposing to create 3.5 million new jobs. But how are you affected by this new bill? If you have been recently laid off from an employer affected by the recession, or are ...
Views: 596 - Get the Results You Want By Using an Executive Summary on Your Resume - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2006 from Heather EagarIn the not-so-distant past, the resume objective section was widely used. The resume objective, simply put, is a 2-3 line statement summarizing the goals you have set for yourself and the position you seek. Many experts in the field feel that a section on resume objectives may be omitted. They ...
Views: 958 - Getting Your Foot In The Door With Temp Work - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2008 from Heather EagarSometimes finding the job you want requires that you take unorthodox methods to get there. More and more people are finding this out as the economy dries up and competition for employment gets stiffer. This is why, for many, temporary work is a great route to take to get their foot in the door. ...
Views: 552 - Give Social Networking Some of Your Busy Executive Time Daily - by Submitted on May 08, 2010 from Heather EagarYou’ve probably heard over and over again how important it is to get yourself on the Internet and begin the process of social networking when you’re in the middle of conducting an executive job search. Well, even more than keeping a social networking profile alive during this time is doing it ...
Views: 1153 - Great Transitional Career Options - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2009 from Heather EagarSometimes it may feel that your time in your current career has just about run its course. It may seem that you’ve contributed all that you can and are now looking for new ways to make contributions to society; ways that involve you using different aspects of your creativity. If this is ...
Views: 721 - Green Collar Jobs and How You Can Fit In - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2008 from Heather EagarThe world is constantly changing before our eyes. Technology has created advancements that we could never have imagined 20 years ago. But with many of the advancements have come negative changes to our environment like pollution and global warming that affect the way we live our lives. As a ...
Views: 580 - Grinning Through The Pain Of Your Job Search - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2008 from Heather EagarSometimes no matter how much you try you can’t - and don’t want to – make your current job work for you. Maybe it’s too many demands coming from too many places; maybe it’s the lack of systems that is driving you crazy. Whatever it is, you’re at your breaking ...
Views: 685 - How To Handle Your First Interview - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2008 from Heather EagarYou’re fresh out of college, or have been a stay-at-home mom for years, and are now ready to take on your first job. You’ve turned in multiple applications at various employers, and out of that you’ve secured your first interview. Nail-biting time, right? Not necessarily. The ...
Views: 571 - How to Manage Salary Negotiations - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2009 from Heather EagarIt’s not as difficult as you may think. In fact, in many ways it can be similar to any other business transaction. So if you’ve been thinking that it’s time to get a raise, or ask for a specific salary with a new job, take a look at some ways to get it done. Approaching the ...
Views: 531 - Is Hiring a Resume Writer for You? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Heather EagarAre you ready to write your next resume only to realize that you’re really not that ready? It may be that you’re not sure what to add to the resume. Or it could be that you’re now sure how to pull together all of the information that you do have in a way that shows you’re the right person for ...
Views: 1128 - Is Your Cover Letter Fast Food Or Five Star? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Heather EagarIf you’ve been job hunting for some time now, you probably have come to the realization that it’s a jungle out there. It’s a jungle with lots of job seekers vying for the exact positions that you are seeking. You have the experience, education and achievements that warrant an ...
Views: 1028 - IT Resume Services - Your Ticket To High-Tech Success - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from Heather EagarIf you are an IT professional and are looking for a job, then you have lots of competition. That means you can’t leave your job search to chance. You need a professional resume – one written by an IT resume services company. When you work with IT resume services, you’ll get ...
Views: 553 - Job Hunting: 3 Tips For Successful Interviewing - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2008 from Heather EagarIt can be a nerve-wrecking prospect to think about your impending job interview. What will you say? How will you dress? What if the interviewer asks questions for which you don’t know the answers? These are all questions you may run through your mind before ever meeting the prospective ...
Views: 597 - Job Search Tips: How To Create Your Ideal Position - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Heather EagarAre you looking for the next great position, but can’t seem to find a job that matches your qualifications – or what you’re looking for in a position? For most people, this isn't a great place to find yourself. However, it’s not the end of the world. With a well-thought out approach, you may ...
Views: 1114 - Keeping Your Spirits Up in a Tough Job Search Environment - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Heather EagarNo matter how you’ve become unemployed over the past year or more – whether through choice or force – if you’re looking to regain employment, this is a tough time to make your dream a reality. With millions of jobs lost in the past few months, acquiring a new gig is not a simple task. In fact, ...
Views: 621 - Making Electronic Resumes Work for You - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2009 from Heather EagarWe’re living in an electronic world, which means it’s pretty important that when it comes to resumes you learn to be an electronic girl – or boy. There are a high percentage of companies that prefer that job candidates submit applications and resumes online. So if you don’t know how to do so, ...
Views: 628 - Making the Most of Your References - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2009 from Heather EagarWhen searching for employment, you will find that most employers will at some point ask you to provide a list of your references. This may seem like a simple request to fulfill, but in actuality, choosing references is something that should be done with care. So before you throw your own list ...
Views: 611 - Making Your Career Dreams a Reality - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2009 from Heather EagarOne of the most challenging dreams to realize for many people is identifying then fulfilling their goal to acquire a great career. Sometimes it can seem that it will take a lifetime to actually get a foot in the door. But if you have an idea of what you would like to do in your professional ...
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