“What are your strengths?” How many times have you heard that question in an interview? There are few things that are more predictable in an employment interview than questions about your strengths and weaknesses, so I’m sure you’ve spent considerable time examining your answer to these questions….right? OK, I know you have, but you would [...]
A brief look at some common types of job interviews.
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.
You take the time to write up your resume; you search for the job you want; you submit your resume to various organizations. No response. It’s as if you did nothing. Why? What can you do to ensure your resumes are ‘heard?’ How can you guarantee that your resume lands you interviews and ultimately a job offer?
A wonderful idea to help those struggling in today’s economy, Plaza Cleaners in Portland, Oregon, offers a unique promotion for unemployed customers. We’re not sure how long this special offer will be running, but with Americans struggling to make ends meet and seemingly everyone looking for work, examples of such creative PR should be on the rise.
