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Cover Letters & ResumesDoes Your Resume Pass This Five-Point Checklist?By Joe Turner As the economy has worsened and millions of job seekers are
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you need to be strategic in your choice...The Class Everyone Thought You Took, But You Didn'tBy GL Hoffman Listen up.
Most of the time, I hate the condescending tone of the career
pundits. It’s always...The Dynamic Duo - Every Resume Needs a Cover LetterBy Peter Newfield Sending a resume without a cover letter is like showing up at a
party in your underwear -- you are sharing...The Myth of the 10-Minute ResumeBy Teena Rose You can get your photos developed in 10 minutes. You can have
the oil in your car changed in 10 minutes....The Perfect Cover Letter... Yummy!By Barbara Wulf The cover letter is like the icing on a cake. You
baked the cake when you prepared your resume,...The Real Purpose of ReferencesBy Judi Perkins The purpose of providing references is to close the
deal. It isn’t to find out if you are...The Right Words To Get The Job You WantBy Deborah Brown-Volkman Are you looking for the right words to show your
credentials and enthusiasm on a job interview?
A job...The three dangers of resumesBy Richard Bolles Resumes, ah resumes! How they are ever with us,
in any talk about the job-hunt, whether in magazines,...The Write Way To Get The Job You WantBy Heather Eagar All job seekers ultimately ask one basic question - "Why
do I need a good resume?" The answer is simple....Three Common Resume Questions AnsweredBy Heather Eagar How many times have you found yourself in the midst of writing
your resume when you realized that there...Three Dangers of ResumesBy Richard Bolles Resumes, ah resumes! How they are ever with us, in any talk
about the job-hunt, whether in magazines,...Three Powerful Tips to Address Gaps in Your Career HistoryBy Laura Smith-Proulx Given the dot-com meltdown, frequent corporate
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had the opportunity to hold down many...Too Much Career, Not Enough PaperBy Teena Rose Those who find themselves mid-career are quick to learn
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better job.
That means keeping track of job listings,...Turning a "Loser" Cover Letter into a Winning OneBy Heather Eagar When applying for a job, it’s not uncommon to send in a
cover letter with the resume. In fact,...Unexpected TerminationBy Joan Lloyd Dear Joan:
I am at a loss how to handle an unexpected termination by
an employer after only six weeks. ...Unwritten Resume RulesBy Kevin Donlin There are a number of unwritten rules you should follow
when writing your resume, if you want to get...Using Your Cover Letter to Turn Weaknesses into StrengthsBy Heather Eagar When applying for a new job, it can sometimes be difficult to
explain a huge gap in employment, or lack...What Components Go Into Making A Winning ResumeBy Peter Newfield WHAT IS A RESUME SUPPOSED TO DO?
It's NOT to get you a job. It's to get you a phone call inviting
you...What Counts in a Cover LetterBy Heather Eagar Writing a cover letter is a commonplace aspect of conducting
any job search. When you apply for a job,...What Do Employers Want To See In Your Cover Letter?By Heather Eagar Don’t Forget the Basics of Cover Letter
Writing
What do employers want to see in your cover letter?That...What does your stationery say about you?By Teena Rose The paper resume isn't dead yet. Several variations of
paper, such as copy, construction, multipurpose,...What Exactly Is a Resume?By Peter Newfield In today’s job market, a resume is your ticket in to
the big game -- a marketing tool designed...What To Do When Your Resume Falls FlatBy Heather Eagar Are you sitting by the phone, twiddling your thumbs, just
waiting to get a call about the job you just...What Your Resume Is Saying About You - It's Not Looking So Good...By Jessica Holbrook Would you go to an interview dressed in shorts and flip flops? I
certainly hope not. If you are, seriously…...When providing references is a challengeBy Joan Lloyd Dear Joan:
I am updating my resume and need some advice regarding
references, should a prospective employer...When Providing References is a ChallengeBy Joan Lloyd Dear Joan:
I am updating my resume and need some advice regarding
references, should a prospective employer...When Your Resume Falls Into The Big Black HoleBy Taunee Besson The Problem
You've sent your resume in response to a careerjournal.com ad which
matches your qualifications...Why Do You Need a Resume?By Peter Newfield You've been working your way up to positions of increased
responsibility over the past 15 years, you...Why is Having a Personal Brand So Important for My Resume?By Jessica Holbrook Personal branding is the new trend—and I'm sure, if
you've been in the job search market and done...Work Gaps on Your Resume?By Joe Turner Are your prospects dimming because you've been out of work for
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I...Write a Great Cover LetterBy Robin Ryan Hiring managers agree-good cover letters are very
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information to include in both your cover letter...Writing Your Cover Letter - You Really Can Do ItBy Heather Eagar The dreaded cover letter. This is where you, the job
candidate, have to convey all this important information...You Aren't Single Dimensional - So Why Is Your Resume?By Heather Eagar Choosing a resume style is as difficult or easy as
choosing the most suitable dress or suit for that...Your Resume and YouBy Maureen Anderson What you leave off your resume can be just as important as what
you include. That's according to career...Your Resume's Design - How Important Is It?By Heather Eagar The thought of writing a resume can be intimidating to say the
least. There is so much to consider that...Your Unique Promise of Value - Is it on Your Resume?By Jessica Holbrook A truly captivating resume does three things: engages the
reader, communicates your value, and lands...
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