How to craft the perfect cover letter
If there is one thing you have likely heard over and over again when it comes to applying for a job, it is the importance in creating a strong cover letter. The cover letter is the first impression a potential employer will have of you and your skills, and those impressions count. Let’s dive into […]
Most Common Resume Lies
For anxious job seekers, resume lies are of the most common ways that some people stretch the truth. If your conscience does not keep you from deceit, the fact that human resources professionals are on to the game should. Surveys found that these professionals have increased the amount of time they spend checking references in […]
When TMI is a Good Thing — The Benefits of Informational Interviews
Whether you’re actively in the market for a new job, or just casually pondering looking for a new opportunity, you should consider doing informational interviews. The benefits are more significant than apparent, and they are great preparation for interviews for an actual position. Here are some reasons to consider informational interviews:
Thanks, But No Thanks: Bad Job Search Advice
Tastes change over time. Trends become cliches. Yesterday’s cool is today’s bad joke. And career advice is no different — what used to be a good idea…just isn’t. Bad job search advice is dangerous when it’s an out of date strategy. And some bad advice always was. Either way, it can make a good candidate look […]