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8 Tips for Unemployment Survival
4-29-2010
Unemployment is a staggering reality for many young professionals like Senta Schreiber of Chicago. If you’ve been laid off or fired from your job, the inability to work can have a debilitating effect on your finances and your psyche. However with a little preparation and a positive attitude, you can survive unemployment. “I was laid off in December of 2008,” says Schreiber, “but since then I have become a stronger person.” This article covers tips to help you gain a better perspective and survive unemployment, just like Schreiber has.
(Read more...)6 Tips for Landing Your Dream Job
2-19-2010
As unattainable as a dream job might sound, with the right amount of forethought and preparation, you can make the move as well. Here are six tips to get you started: learn about yourself, don't be deterred by lack of experience, ease into a new career one foot at a time, remember that any progress is good progress, start early, and have realistic expectations.
(Read more...)The Job Interview – How to Stand Out in a Sea of Black Suits
2-13-2010
Most people know that you need to wear a suit to an interview, but why is that almost everyone chooses a black suit? The interviewer should remember you (in a good way), which is difficult to accomplish if you’re dressed like everyone else –in the ever popular black suit. There’s nothing wrong with black, but here are a few ways to make your attire (and hopefully your overall interview) more memorable.
(Read more...)How to Find Your Dream Job – Follow the 4 W’s
10-29-2009
Perhaps you recently graduated from college and need help choosing a career path. Or maybe you find yourself stuck in a rut after working a couple of years in your current field. Because professional and personal struggles at this age often go hand-in-hand, it’s important to take a comprehensive approach to finding your dream job. This article will help you plan how to find your dream job by answering the following questions.
(Read more...)10 Steps for Writing Good Cover Letters
7-29-2009
A cover letter is a brief letter you send to a prospective employer as part of your job application. It expresses your interest in and qualifications for a position you seek. Many job seekers wonder if they should include a cover letter with their resume when applying for a job. You should always opt for a cover letter unless an individual at the company has personally asked for just a resume. In this situation, you’ve already made a personal connection, and the cover letter could be overkill. Here are ten steps for writing good cover letters.
(Read more...)How to Prepare for an In-person Interview
7-12-2009
You’ve written an effective resume, applied for a new job, received a call from a hiring manager, and passed a phone interview. Your last hurdle to a possible job offer is an in-person interview, which is typically the most important part of the hiring process. Learn how to research a company, practice answering several types of interview questions, and prepare for your in-person interview.
(Read more...)How to Write a Resume for Job #2
7-05-2009
A resume reflecting work experience looks different than a resume prepared in college. College resumes typically focus on academic information – expected degrees, majors, minors, coursework, honors, campus activities, and internships. These items are used in place of relevant work experience to help employers understand new graduates’ work capabilities. Now that you have work experience, your academic credentials become less important. To help you write a good resume that markets your work experience, this article covers the following topics: design your resume, select your resume format, write your resume, what to leave out when writing your resume, and general resume tips.
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