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- What Makes A Great Cover Letter - by Submitted on May 23, 2010 from Ruth BerryThere are various kinds of cover letters but you only need to use same guidelines in writing each article. The base of your cover letter will depend on how you put into writing your purpose, your motivation, your exuberance, your experience and your skills. Technically, it should present your ...
Views: 746(1 vote) - Specific Second Interview Questions You Should Know - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryInterviews are of different types.There are behavioral interviews, analytical interviews, general interviews and so on. Basically, the first interview is conducted by a human resource staff. If you overcome the first obstacle, you will then be interviewed by several more people. In some ...
Views: 2099(2 votes) - Content is the Key to an Effective Cover Letter - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryFor a professional position, the initial application process demands two essential documents: the cover letter and the resume. Yet, the cover letter contributes more on the success rate of an applicant in passing the preliminary round than the resume. The resume serves to back up the points you ...
Views: 1059(2 votes) - The Importance of Social Media in Job Search - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryMany people for centuries now have been taking advantages of the term "networking" to get a job. However did you know that the power of networking can be multiplied by ten folds? Social media websites have shifted peoples views on job hunts. Recently, more people have grown aware of the ...
Views: 663 - Write a Cover Letter Tips: Your Secret Guide to landing a Job - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryNo matter how you look at it, the cover letter is still the fundamental key to your job hunting success. In general, resumes act as support to your cover letter. Since the letter should be as compact and short as possible, you are hindered to write everything in it. Alternatively, you integrate ...
Views: 663(1 vote) - How To Write a Cover Letter for Success - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryYou should be aware that the cover letter is the fundamental step to a great career. The path to your success depends first on how well written your cover letter is. Depending on the construction and message of your letter, you can either grab the employer’s attention or not. However if you ...
Views: 763(1 vote) - How Social Media Sites Change the Course of Job Hunting - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryHunting for the right job is a timely process. In order for you to acquire information such as job availability, you should try to look at advertisement boards or make a directly call to the company. Oftentimes, the information will only be transmitted on to you through words of mouth. Even ...
Views: 673(1 vote) - Taking Advantages of Social Media in Your Job Hunt - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryHave you tried using social media sites for your job hunt? You may not believe it but nowadays most hiring managers are investigating job applicants through these sites. They look on your personal pages on Facebook, Twitter and even MySpace. Honestly, most employers today believe that they ...
Views: 682(1 vote) - 7 Tips for Writing a Top Notch Cover Letter - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryThere's no doubt that cover letters are absolutely necessary for job success. However, how can you make sure your letter stands out from the crowd? How can you urge a person to employ you merely by submitting one single letter of introduction? Do not underestimate the power of a great cover ...
Views: 2843(3 votes) - Job Interview Answers That Lead to Success - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth Berryan is born with logic and reason. He is the only species that can dictate what his future may bring. As a human, you also have the power to alter and manipulate your destiny, especially the outcome of your job hunt. From the start, you keep the key to whether you acquire the job or not. All ...
Views: 846(2 votes) - Be Prepared for Job Interview Success - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryBasically, man develops psychological fear of the unknown and unforeseen. This case is usually typical in a job interview, where symptoms of nervousness almost constantly take place. Preparation is the most effective way to rid of this fear and in turn lessen nervousness and anxiety. The best ...
Views: 905(4 votes) - Guide to Emailing Your Cover Letter and Resume - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryIt is a known fact that the way you write reflects your personality and intellectual capability. In an extremely modern society where the Internet dominates the life of almost every person in the planet, the way you write and send your email messages will reflect who you are. You will be ...
Views: 919(3 votes) - Asking the Right Questions in Your Interview - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryMost of us think that a job interview is a one-way process and that the employer is the only one asking questions. Yet, there is a downfall for this sort of thinking. Nowadays, most hiring managers believe that a job candidate should ask questions as much as possible because this indicates they ...
Views: 847(2 votes) - Killer Resumes to Get You Hired - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryBeing a new job seeker, writing an impressive resume is the most important skill you want to master right now. The process is easy once you know what you're doing and you can produce a great finished product if you exert enough time and effort into it. Your resume symbolizes your professional ...
Views: 4650(2 votes) - Answer any Job Interview Question and Get Hired - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryYour cover letter was convincing, your resume was perfect, and your job application was incredible. You managed to make it to the next step in the job process, the interview!Are you prepared to face the interviewers and answer their questions? Did you practice your answer for possible interview ...
Views: 994(1 vote) - Top 50 Job Sites For Jobseekers - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryYour well-written cover letters and resumes are considered worthless if you do not know where to submit them. In the midst of this recession, you might get yourself lost and lose your path to success and these documents you spent so much time honing will do nothing but look pretty in the file ...
Views: 2477(1 vote) - Standout Resumes to Get you Hired - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryThe cover letter and your resume are two of the most essential documents while applying for professional position. The resume is your main course and the cover letter is your appetizer. Putting together these documents is time consuming but it is quite easy as long as you follow the right ...
Views: 964(3 votes) - Effective Cover Letters to Get You Hired - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryYears ago, job applicants are allowed to submit the same cover letter for every industry they applied to. But then, nowadays, hiring managers are much stricter. In order to get noticed, you need to be creative yet specific in your letter. Writing a good cover letter requires time and effort. ...
Views: 739(1 vote) - Writing a Cover Letter for the Path to Success - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryBeing qualified for a job is not an assurance that you can get the job you applied for, you can still get turned down if the cover letter you send along with your resume is too broad or poorly written. Writing a cover letter is your first shot to get noticed and is the lone reason recruiters ...
Views: 1091(3 votes) - Knockout Thank You Notes - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryAlthough you haven't performed well in your interview, it doesn't mean that your chance of getting the job slipped. Your second chance may come in the form of a sample thank you note that will assist you in writing the best note possible. A thank you note is critical to post interview success ...
Views: 1203(1 vote) - Master the Interview with these Job Interviews Tips - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryMarketing yourself to potential employers is not simple. You need to have enough convincing powers to persuade them that you are the best person for the vacant position in their company. Since some job applicants are not as skilled as the others in terms of verbal communication hence they need ...
Views: 780(1 vote) - 8 Things You Didn’t Know About Negotiating Salaries - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryEach one of us likes getting paid. But getting paid more—now we’re talking. There are tricks to upping those numbers during those initial salary negotiations. This is a critical time to work towards getting paid what you’re worth because if you come in on a low pay scale, you’ll be surviving ...
Views: 663(3 votes) - Smiling Your Way to Success in a Phone Job Interview - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryAdvanced technology have made mobile phones an integral part of our lives. For this reason, more hiring managers use phone interviews to cut down the list of possible job applicants for in-person interviews. A phone interview is most often considered as the initial interview and is done by most ...
Views: 714(2 votes) - How To Survive A Heart-Pounding Job Interview - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryA job interview is the most difficult part of the job application process. Many of us do not have the ability to persuade and communicate well so we find ourselves dealing with nerves before and during the interview. Job interview guides teach job hunters how to survive an interview and possibly ...
Views: 1838(2 votes) - How To Write A Cover Letter: Grab Your Employers Attention - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryOne of the common dilemmas of most jobseekers is how to write a cover letter that will get them interviewed and employed. Unfortunately, job hunting skills are usually not learned in schools so a lot of people have no idea how to compose a cover letter or a resume when the time comes for them to ...
Views: 674(2 votes) - A Great Cover Letter for Optimal Job Hunting Experience - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryIn today’s difficult economy many people have found themselves unemployed and job hunting has become much tougher. However, even though the competition is difficult you can still have the opportunity to get interviewed and potentially be hired with a great cover letter. Your cover letter ...
Views: 1276(2 votes) - Get Hired with Creative Job Cover Letters - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryRegardless of the accomplishments and awards you that college graduates got from school, a college graduate may still end up jobless in today's economy. Job hunts at present are tight and in the job market only the strong-willed and determined will get noticed and be hired. An important part of ...
Views: 1349(2 votes) - Declining a Job Offer With Class and Grace - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryIn job hunting, there are 3 important letter that you should create: a cover letter, a thank you letter and a job acceptance letter. Apart from them, it is also important to craft a letter in case you refuse a job offer. Evidently, the purpose of this letter is to inform the employer that you ...
Views: 2475(1 vote) - Building a Quality Targeted Cover Letter - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryIn a huge pile of resumes on the employer's desk at least ten will be called for a job interview and most often only one will be hired. Employers do not pick randomly choose the candidates that they want to interview and the candidates don't get to be so lucky. The key to getting interviewed is ...
Views: 1085(3 votes) - How to Create a Cover Letter to Boost Your Resume - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryNo matter how powerful your resume is, you still cannot land on the best possible job for you if your cover letter is not there, or is not doing its job. Similar to writing a proposal letter, the process to create a cover letter has dos and don’ts. A cover letter is your one shot chance to get ...
Views: 1102(3 votes) - Writing Perfect Cover Letters For Resumes - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryAre you wondering if you are qualified for your dream job? Whether you are a recent graduate student or a person seeking for a new career, only the sky is your limit. As long as you dream high, you will definitely land on a perfect job. Yeah right, dreaming won’t get you anywhere. You need to ...
Views: 969(2 votes) - Different Types of Second Interview Questions That You Should Be Familiar With - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryCongratulations, you passed the first job interview! You are now ready to move forward to the next step, the second interview. This interview process is generally more thorough than the first and brings you closer to getting the job. In order for the second interview to go easily you need to be ...
Views: 1284(1 vote) - 5 Truths About Administrative Interview Questions - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryBasically, in every professional job position there are different interview questions. If you are applying for an administrative position, you should be aware that there is a long list of possible administrative interview questions. Administrative interview questions are sorted into different ...
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