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by Chris Stinson - 2007-02-02
When you start a job search one of the most important things to do is to compose a resume. The resume is the first thing that a hiring manager will look at and will do a quick scan of the resume to se...
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by Peter Fisher - 2007-01-31
The way to write a better resume is to stop thinking how you can parade all that wonderful experience that you gained over the years and start thinking "What do they NEED to know".The only thing that ...
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by Peter Fisher - 2007-01-29
It can be difficult for a new graduate to know what to include in an exploratory letter to a potential employer. This is an example to show how a cover letter from a graduate direct to a potential emp...
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by Hallie Crawford - 2007-01-29
Writing a great resume requires careful balance. While you should utilize a style that employers will be familiar with, you also need to find ways to highlight your abilities. Imagine your resume as ...
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by Mario J. Churchill - 2007-01-26
Aside from your resume, writing a cover letter is a must as you apply for a job. When you express your interest for a certain position in a company, the first contact that you can make is by writing a...
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by Mario J. Churchill - 2007-01-16
Company employers are always after the competent applicants. This search for the equipped applicants means that they have to go through the laborious task of reading through the cover templates sent a...
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by Raghav Kapur - 2007-01-15
Applying for a new job, or a new career, can be a major task if you are not prepared with knowledge about yourself and techniques for revealing the best information about yourself when you are applyin...
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by Damian Sofsian - 2007-01-14
Increasing competition in the job market has provided a job seeker the status of a commodity that needs to be marketed properly. Resumes are to be structured to woo the market by working on the presen...
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by Chris Stinson - 2007-01-07
When applying for a job opening with a new company many companies will require that you enclose a cover letter with your resume. Even if a company does not require that you enclose a cover letter it i...
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by Fiona MacKay Young - 2007-01-07
I have heard people say so often that a skills based resume doesn't work. From this, I can only assume that they just don't know how to put one together properly, because a well written skill based r...
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by Robert McNesby - 2007-01-07
What gives us our first impression of a person? Usually, it is the manner in which they come across. We have all experienced a first reaction from assorted individuals. There's the limp handshake gree...
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by Joseph Turner - 2007-01-05
Sometimes your resume can hurt more than help you. In today's job-search market, you are often competing against large numbers of applicants, and your resume has to be good enough to make it past the...
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by Jimmy Sweeney - 2007-01-02
Cover letter examples are all over the internet. There are even books especially designed and published containing cover letter examples. These are of course tools that will aid you in your quest of w...
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by Jimmy Sweeney - 2006-12-23
Looking for a job is easier nowadays, what with the advent of the World Wide Web, fast searching for jobs online, and more job opportunities. What has not changed, however, is politeness. No matter wh...
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by Justin Burch - 2006-12-20
Throughout the world, there are international schools looking to hire American, Canadian and British teachers. With over 900 K-12 schools in locations as diverse as China and Italy, the opportunities ...
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by Theresa Johnson - 2006-12-17
As a Career Advisor for private college, I've seen thousands of resumes. Typically it is the same format and design: objective, education, professional experience, skills.While most people think it is...
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by Kristie Lorette - 2006-12-13
Whether you are applying to enter undergraduate school, graduate school, or applying for a job, you may be asked to include a personal statement with your application. A personal statement is a supple...
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by Chris Stinson - 2006-12-11
Looking for a job in these times is very competitive and can often be an unforgiving affair. In this article we will show you some tips that will help you be more competitive and find the perfect job....
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by Jimmy Sweeney - 2006-12-07
Employers always look for competent applicants, and screening through piles of lengthy resumes is tiring and laborious. It is, without a doubt, only sensible to always attach a well written cover let...
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by Heather Eagar - 2006-11-30
Your closest co-worker just got a new job...and it makes you crazy because that could have been you. You're as qualified as her; you have the same background and experience…why weren't you the one who...
