When a potential employer asks you to walk them through your resume, it’s your chance to show them who you are and what you’ve achieved. It’s one of the most challenging questions any candidate can face though. With some thought and preparation it’s also your chance to shine. Here are a few tips to help
A cover letter is a tool to introduce yourself in a memorable way when you’re applying for a job. A good cover letter goes over information on your resume and expands this information for the reader. When starting to write any cover letter, it is always best to plan the content of your letter based
Be the kind of employee that your boss would be crazy to let go of because you’re too valuable. In other words, make yourself irreplaceable! Looking for a new position when you’re unemployed isn’t fun. To be irreplaceable, you have to be more than just great at your job (although that helps). Here’s how you
If you’re applying for a job, you may be wondering about some tips on how and when to write a cover letter. Not all jobs require a cover letters but where a cover letter is required, writing a well-crafted letter can be a key part of landing an interview. Here are a few tips will help
No matter what kind of job you have, we all have workplace struggles. The reasons great employees stay go beyond the obvious. From a 30,000-foot viewpoint, great employees stay because of what surrounds them, encourages them, nurtures them, pushes them, cares for them and rewards them. It’s not all about the money though! Here’s the top
Nothing sabotages your productivity quite like bad habits. We all have habits that we should break so we’re more productive. They creep up on you slowly until you don’t even notice the damage they’re causing. Bad habits slow you down, decrease accuracy, make you less creative, and stifle your performance. Time to get control of
No matter how prepared you are, interviewing for a job is a nerve-wracking experience. These days, it’s standard for an interviewer to conclude by asking if you have any questions. What you ask can make or break your chances. Here are some impressive questions that you can get some ideas from: ******************************************************************** Describe a typical
Just like first impressions, you have one shot to stand out when interviewing. With the right preparations, you can be the best candidate. Do it right, and you’ll leave a lasting impression and have the company eagerly calling you back for the next round. ******************************************************************** Make your purpose clear and direct. Don’t hold back –
The dreaded question in any job interview: “What’s your desired salary?” Or, “what’s your hourly rate?” You can’t avoid it, especially when online applications make answering the salary expectations question a requirement. If the interviewer asks what your expected salary is, you need to have an answer ready. Here are a few good examples to keep
You’ve got an interview lined up, and you’re trying to get ready so you can rock it. Be sure to give it the same level of importance as a regular face to face interview. Though it may not seem as meaningful as an on-site interview, employers use phone interviews as a way to weed out
