Email is one of those technologies that should make our lives easier. But many times we don’t make the best use of it. Use these suggestions to make your email correspondence more efficient and effective. Use the Subject Line Constructively The subject line of the email should alert the receiver to the contents of the […]
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Thank you emails after a job interview are a great way to make yourself stand out from other candidates. But go beyond the normal etiquette to write a thank you message that will impress them! Follow These Steps Focus on these tips for writing a thank you note that will WOW the hiring committee: Emphasize
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Proofreading is an essential skill in today’s job market. Think like a professional when editing and proofreading your job search documents. Proofreading requires time and concentration with no distractions. I have provided some basic proofreading instructions that will help you proofread like a pro! Formatting: Review consistency with standards such as capitalization, punctuation, spacing, and
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Anyone who has ever tried to wear a garment that says \”one size fits all\” knows how untrue that statement can be. In resumes, as with clothing, there is no such thing as a one size fits all. When we try to make the resume fit every job, it actually fits none of the jobs.
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Developing your leadership abilities includes many factors, professionalism, knowledge, expertise, communication, and a host of other elements that will help you become a better leader. But one of the most important elements of being a leader is to cultivate those relationships with colleagues and employees. If you rush from meeting to meeting and race down
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Networking is never easy, but it is necessary in the current job market because so many jobs will never be posted on a job board or company website. To find these hidden opportunities, you will need to network. Step 1: Set achievable goals. Who do you want to meet and what do you want
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If you upload your resume to a company or job board website, you are most likely uploading your document to an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) software. The ATS will scan your resume based on criteria set by the company and the hiring manager. The software will make the first decision. If your resume meets the
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A bad fit with company culture can make a great job a miserable job. So do your homework and identify companies that have a mission that you can agree with and that treat their employees in the way you want to be treated. Remember, in every interaction, just as the hiring manager is interviewing you
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As you begin your job search, you must focus on the type of job or jobs that interest you. You cannot be all things to all employers – choose the job titles that best suit your experience, skills, and knowledge. Once you have done that, you can identify employers you wish to target. Now the
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According to Jobvite’s Recruiter Nation 2015 survey, 87% of recruiters use LinkedIn to identify talent in an increasingly competitive job market. As I discussed in a previous blog post, two ways to ensure that your profile is noticed and read is to load it with key words and create a customized headline that promotes your
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