Cover letters can be a great way to get your foot in the door at a company that you want to work for. A cover letter is usually sent in the body of your email with an attached resume when applying for a job. They tend to be of great importance in this stage of your job search because it highlights your qualifications, skills, and why you would be an asset for the company. Career Columnist Eve Tahmincioglu, says that…
ContinueAdded by Shana Borwegen on March 3, 2011 at 4:00pm — No Comments
If you’re an IT professional entering the job market , we’ve got something to tell you that will make you smile – maybe even shout for joy. Here goes….
You may never have to write another cover letter as long as you stay in the technology profession!
See, we knew you’d smile :)
If you’re like the majority of job seekers, you’ve probably spent a fair amount of time during your IT job search writing the perfect cover letter. And you’ve spent all that precious time writing…
ContinueAdded by Jon Prete on February 3, 2011 at 3:56pm — 41 Comments
Originally posted on the SmashFly Recruitment Marketing Blog.
Here is our weekly feature in which we share the top articles we enjoyed from the past week about…
ContinueAdded by Chris Brablc on September 3, 2010 at 12:52pm — No Comments
Dress for Success
Does what you wear to an interview really make a difference in the hiring process? The answer is yes – the way you dress always matters
Don’t allow your appearance to damage your chances of being hired for a job. As the old phrase…
ContinueAdded by Gavin Redelman on August 23, 2010 at 7:47am — No Comments
Added by Gavin Redelman on August 23, 2010 at 7:43am — No Comments
Added by Sean McManus on August 20, 2010 at 3:22pm — 6 Comments
It’s pretty easy to recognize a terrible cover letter within the first 2 seconds of reading one. People tend to forget that this document is a sales tool – you use it to sell yourself to a prospective employer. That being said, it’s very easy to ruin your potential sale with just a few simple words.
The most important thing you need to do when writing your cover letter is remember that the person reading it cares about what you have to offer them, not about who you are in…
ContinueAdded by Gavin Redelman on August 6, 2010 at 2:28am — 2 Comments
Times have changed, after all, as Grant Cooper, president of Strategic Resumes Strategic, notes in the Resume Critique Writer software that he authored. “Brief resumes are simply no longer effective in today’s increasingly competitive job market,” he said. “The advice that ‘They only want to see one-page resumes,’ is perhaps the single most outdated and incorrect statement job-seekers hear today.”…
ContinueAdded by Gavin Redelman on July 18, 2010 at 9:08pm — No Comments
DO NOT LEAVE YOUR RESUME BLANK!!!
Every person, including you, has skills and…
ContinueAdded by Gavin Redelman on July 12, 2010 at 2:40am — No Comments
It’s really important to remember that achievements are essential to every single resume.
I’ve come across so many resumes that include no achievements whatsoever. It’s actually very common to see this, so it’s important that you include achievements in your resume as they provide a lot of value and depth. Most people forget to include achievements on their resumes because they simply don’t know how to communicate them.
The…
Added by Gavin Redelman on June 20, 2010 at 7:26pm — No Comments
Added by Chris Brablc on June 17, 2010 at 12:00pm — No Comments
It is NEVER too late for a career change! Sure, you might not have direct experience in a certain industry or job, but you need to prove to any hiring manager that your existing skills are, in fact, transferable skills.
If you’re debating about making a career change, don’t be afraid. Even if a career switch later in life seems like a completely radical change with many possible consequences attached to it, you should still go for it if it’s something you really…
Added by Gavin Redelman on June 6, 2010 at 7:04am — No Comments
Added by Gavin Redelman on June 3, 2010 at 12:01am — No Comments
Keep a routine: Don’t get into the bad habits of waking up late, sleeping in the…
ContinueAdded by Gavin Redelman on June 2, 2010 at 11:55pm — No Comments
I frequently come across resumes that include a section for “hobbies and interests” or something similar. Many people think it’s necessary to include something like this, however I can assure you that it’s probably best to avoid doing so. There is a limited amount of space for content on your resume and just a small amount of time for the reader to look over your information. That being said, you should use it strictly to highlight your professional qualifications and achievements, not your…
ContinueAdded by Gavin Redelman on June 2, 2010 at 11:54pm — 1 Comment
If you’re going to take the extra time to write a cover letter that you include along with your resume, you might as well write it properly! We talked to a few recruiters and found out that they frequently find mistakes so annoying that cause them to immediately discard some applications all together. Here’s a sample of some of the mistakes they mentioned:…
Added by Gavin Redelman on May 18, 2010 at 1:31am — No Comments
2010 is going to be another tough year for graduates. The economy is still in downturn and competition for jobs is as fierce as ever. No one said graduating was ever going to be easy!
Top 5 challenges facing graduates in 2010:
Competition (too few jobs and too many graduates)
Here is the…
ContinueAdded by Gavin Redelman on May 16, 2010 at 6:38am — No Comments
What can you do to be competitive when looking for a new job? Writing a quick resume late at night and applying for random jobs is NOT going to get you the job you are looking for. Is there an educational or university course being offered which could help you now or in the long term? What skills do you have to shine above and beyond other candidates. Make a portfolio of your accomplishments you have achieved in your academic or professional life. In the current economic climate employers…
ContinueAdded by Gavin Redelman on May 16, 2010 at 6:36am — No Comments
The jury has spoken!
Top 50 most Annoying Co-Workers:
The loud talkers,
The coughers
The Eavesdropper
The Gloaters,
The Gossipers,
The Open Mouth Chewer
The Blame Shifter
The Cubicle Ninja
The procrastinator
The Rude co-worker
The corporate…
ContinueAdded by Gavin Redelman on May 16, 2010 at 6:33am — 8 Comments
It’s no secret that the job application process has changed significantly in the past 10 years. Applicants used to send hard copies of their resumes and cover letters to hiring managers via email or fax, but most jobs today are posted online and applications are sent to hiring managers via email.
Applications still consist of cover letters, but the format of cover letters has changed a little bit in the online revolution. Cover letters used…
Added by Gavin Redelman on May 16, 2010 at 6:31am — No Comments
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
1999
All the recruiting news you see here, delivered straight to your inbox.
Just enter your e-mail address below
315 members
180 members
1799 members
190 members
222 members
34 members
62 members
194 members
619 members
530 members
© 2024 All Rights Reserved Powered by
Badges | Report an Issue | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service
With over 100K strong in our network, RecruitingBlogs.com is part of the RecruitingDaily.com, LLC family of Recruiting and HR communities.
Our goal is to provide information that is meaningful. Without compromise, our community comes first.
One Reservoir Corporate Drive
4 Research Drive – Suite 402
Shelton, CT 06484
Email us: info@recruitingdaily.com
All the recruiting news you see here, delivered straight to your inbox.
Just enter your e-mail address below