Your resume and cover letter should combine to deliver an effective “one-two punch” that grabs the positive attention needed to land an interview. Though many think the cover letter has become obsolete because of online resume posting, in reality the cover letter is equally important…
You start the workday fired up with energy and great intentions. You plan to work on big projects—the important tasks you know you need to do to advance your career. You want to build the career capital that will help you at this job and your…
Been laid off or let go in the last several years? It’s inevitable you may have gaps in work experience in your resume. Unfortunately, this can make your job search more difficult, as employers are often wary of hiring candidates with gaps for one reason…
You sent out the resume – you’re a perfect fit – and yet no one calls. Sound familiar? In fact, a majority of candidates today do not receive a response on a submitted resume. So, the big question is, “When is it appropriate to follow…
Think about it: You probably only hear from your boss when a) You royally screwed up, b) You majorly kicked ass or … c) It’s performance review time. Feedback from your supervisor is what you crave, unless you’re happy flying under the radar, which certainly…
Calling in sick is something most of us have to do from time to time but, for many there are worries associated with calling in sick even when there is a genuine need to do so. The current economic climate has made job security a real concern…
The year-end review offers an ideal opportunity to enhance your career in the upcoming year. These five tips can help you get the most from the meeting: 1. Review. Find your original job description and evaluate each line to determine how you performed. Using a scale from one to…
Sometimes, it seems that we just aren’t lucky… that no matter how hard we work, we just can’t get a break. This is especially true in an area important to all of us: the job search. Well, time to make your own luck! Following are…
So you got the interview, you feel like you aced it—now what? This is the stage that so many people forget. It’s incredibly important to follow up after an interview. Not only does it show courtesy and politeness, it shows that you genuinely cared about the…
Throughout your career, you will participate in many, many job interviews. In all of these interviews, there are a few questions you will hear time and time again. What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? Why should we hire you? Even though these questions are…