My clients suffer more over cover letter writing than any other aspect of the job search. This is your professional introduction that should build off your resume. The cover letter must be the most compelling document you have ever written....
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50 Networking NO NOs!
If you really want to find a job, then double your networking efforts. It's the best job search technique. Networking is an art and science that anyone can learn. To be successful in your search, I strongly suggest a strategy...
13 of the Toughest Interview Questions
The interview is the final stage before a job offer is made, so you must give an absolute command performance. Success means getting a perfect A+. Anything less and you come in second place. There is often a question behind...
Dr. Tom’s Career Tips: Should You Give Your Facebook Password to Employers?
Dr. Tom's Career Tips: Should You Give Your Facebook Password to Employers? http://www.news10.com/story/17289952/local-human-resources-speaks-on-facebook-hiring-controversary...
The 9 Stages of the Interview
There is, in fact, a logical process to the interview. By knowing the particular sequence of the interview, you will perform with greater confidence. Every interview is going to have its own flow, but the following is a sample format...
7 Techiques for Work/Life Balance
Maintaining work/life balance is the hardest thing to accomplish in adulthood. Many people today are too busy making a living that they don't have time to make a life. Don't expect to continue down the same path and get any...
The Two Ways to Choose Your Career
My clients sometimes say, "I just don't know what I want." Most of them are just confused. They actually do know what they want; they are just having a crisis of choice given all the many options available today. There...
The Major Types of Interviews
There are many types of interviews serving diverse purposes. Knowing what to expect can help you achieve your goals. 1. Informational Interview The objective of this interview is to ask for advice and learn more about a particular career field,...
The Be-Attitudes of Career Development
The economy is changing the world of work. The new way of doing things requires not only technical mastery but also "soft skills" including integrative ability, reliability, dedication, determination and interpersonal relations. To stay ahead of the game, follow these...
I Don’t Know What I Want But This Ain’t Doing It
Are you getting what you want out of life? Do you really know what you want? Are you caught up in the "busy"-ness of mere day to day living that you sometimes feel you are achieving empty victories? Have you...