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A friend recently shared a funny post about some strange statements found in cover letters, and I thought I’d pass them along – in the spirit of learning. I am sicking and entry-level position. This unwell sentence reminds us that the automated spelling and grammar checkers in Microsoft Word and in your email program are [continue reading…]
While it’s commonly known that key words are crucial in your resume, few job seekers realize that it’s also true for cover letters. When you apply to jobs online, typically your cover letter is uploaded along with your resume and becomes part of your profile in the employer’s applicant tracking system (ATS). An ATS is [continue reading…]
Please excuse the wacky title, but I had to get your attention. Info interviews are a seriously underrated, underused tool for anyone who’s looking for a job. An informational is not a job interview. While it may be true that one out of 12 informational interviews results in a job offer, focusing on that possibility [continue reading…]
Have you ever wanted to send a message to a LinkedIn member you don’t know? The ways to do this – and there are several – aren’t immediately obvious. That may be a good thing, perhaps limiting how often we hear from Strangers with Potentially Annoying Messages (SPAM). (No, that’s not *really* the origin of [continue reading…]
Memorial Day is past, and many job seekers are easing off the job search accelerator and slowing down, thinking summer isn’t the right time of year to look for a new job. Actually, there are several very good reasons to put your search on cruise control instead of downshifting. While there may be fewer openings, [continue reading…]
