Like cover letters, thank you notes are another often overlooked aspect of an effective job search. According to 15-Minute Cover Letter, an incredibly handy little book by Michael Farr and Louise Kurskmark, follow-up thank you notes can fill several roles and set you apart from the pack. Thank you notes provide a perfect opportunity to [...]
If your job involves constant interaction with other people, it’s a good idea to ensure your presentation and physical appearance are up to par. This is particularly obvious in a public career where the individual is under the constant scrutiny of the media. Believe it or not, the same thing applies to your life too, albeit on a more subtle level.
Cover letters can be almost as important as a resume when it comes to landing you that job you’ve been searching for. Often they are overlooked, but a well crafted cover letter can set you and your resume apart from the hundreds of other applicants you’re competing with.
Being unemployed might not make you think of the housing market, but maybe it should. After all, there are plenty more connections between the two than just the payments.In fact, the modern history of the housing market can tell us a lot about getting a job and dealing with unemployment.
Job applicants beware! Recent studies show that at least 70% of hiring managers in the United States have rejected job applicants due to online profile information. This past Thursday, January 28, marked the 4th annual Data Privacy Day. Data Privacy Day, initiated by Microsoft, puts into perspective just how much of our private lives we expose via social networks, micro-blogging, photo sharing etc.
