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October 30, 2012
Cover Letters: 5 More Reasons to Use One
In a recent post I covered a key reason for the cover letter: to show you’ve done your homework and can relate your skills to the specific company and job. Here are five more good reasons: You can say things in a letter that might not be appropriate in your resume. For example, you can […]
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October 23, 2012
Job Search: 69% of Us, Ready or Not
If you’re secretly looking for a new job, you’re probably not the only one in your office. Sixty-nine percent of full-time workers in a recent CareerBuilder survey reported that job search activities were part of their normal routine. It appears there’s a growing awareness that we’re all “free agents” who need to keep our eyes […]
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October 16, 2012
Cover Letters: What’s the Point?
It’s easy to feel that cover letters are a waste of job seekers’ time. The resume tells everything the employer needs to know, so a letter is just redundant, right? I couldn’t disagree more. Before I explain my opinion, let me suggest a change in how you think about cover letters. Stop thinking the cover […]
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October 9, 2012
LinkedIn: Who Needs It?
This is going to sound like I work for LinkedIn. I don’t, nor am I uncritical of it, but I think it’s an awesome tool for branding, visibility and networking. Furthermore, you can use it for free, and unlike Twitter or Facebook you don’t necessarily have to spend a lot of time on it to […]
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October 2, 2012
- in Career Management by Thea
Career Tips: Before Quitting Your Job
Thinking of making a move when the time is right? Here are 11 steps to take now: 1. Start an Accomplishments Journal. I know this isn’t what you’re in the mood for, but you’re going to need to be able to talk about your accomplishments – in interviews, in networking, on your resume and your […]
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