Resumes & Cover Letters

Resumes & Cover Letters

Marketing Yourself to a Potential Employer

2020-11-10T10:33:41-05:00Acing the Interview, All About Recruiters, General Job Search Advice, Motivation, Networking, Resources for Job Seekers, Resumes & Cover Letters|

The best way to land a job or acquire clients is to market yourself. Marketing yourself to employers or clients entails highlighting your strengths and valuable skills that would make YOU the best candidate. Continue reading to find out how to stand out amongst the crowd. […]

The Cover Letter: How to Nail it

2020-10-27T10:14:52-04:00Acing the Interview, General Job Search Advice, Resumes & Cover Letters|

A cover letter is your first impression to a potential employer. Rather than a courtesy, it is a chance to impress. As the first thing employers read, it should summarize who you are, a little background, and what you can bring to the table. Cover letters are the bait of the application process and will draw in potential employers if done correctly. […]

Tips for Choosing the Best Job References

2020-10-20T10:27:01-04:00Acing the Interview, General Job Search Advice, Resumes & Cover Letters|

If a company asks you for references, this should serve as an indicator that you are nearing the end of the application process. This event can also mean your chances of landing the job are very high, depending on your references. Hence, you want to receive the best references possible and seal the deal on your employment.  […]

Red Flags on a Resume: How to Avoid Them

2020-10-15T10:32:09-04:00Acing the Interview, General Job Search Advice, Resumes & Cover Letters|

Crafting a resume to perfection is a hard task. Many errors can act as red flags to employers without you even knowing it. Being able to identify what types of things may stand out as negative and how to avoid or fix them is a huge asset when creating your resume pre-interview. […]

Resources to Give Your Job Hunt The Extra Leg up

2020-10-08T10:34:53-04:00Acing the Interview, General Job Search Advice, Motivation, Networking, Resumes & Cover Letters, Services|

Entering or re-entering the job market can be a nerve-wracking process. Trying to tweak your resume to perfection all while prepping for an interview can be tricky. That’s why we have gathered a list of resources to help give your job hunt the extra leg up! Many recruiting agencies are ready and available to guide you through your job hunt, but there is also a multitude of things you can do all on your own. […]

Transferable Skills – What Are They & Why Do We Need Them?

2020-10-06T11:58:39-04:00Acing the Interview, General Job Search Advice, Job Efficiency, Resumes & Cover Letters|

Transferable skills are a building block for your career. Having skills and abilities that can be utilized in different fields, or even in your social and personal life, is a huge plus. Since these types of skills can be carried with you to different industries, they are often also referred to as portable skills. When it comes time to start that job hunt or switch career paths, transferable skills will be a hit. […]

Cover Letter Tips and Tricks

2020-08-20T08:47:36-04:00Acing the Interview, Behind the Scenes, General Job Search Advice, General News, Resumes & Cover Letters|

Cover letters are meant to enhance the job seekers application. By taking your time to really generate a cover letter, it may help your chances of being hired. Here are some tips below: […]

How to Choose the Best Reference for a Job

2020-08-20T08:41:48-04:00Acing the Interview, General Job Search Advice, Resources for Job Seekers, Resumes & Cover Letters|

References hold a powerful impact whenever the job seeker reaches out to them. Think about what type of position you are applying for and how a reference can complement you to that job. Do you want someone to speak highly regarding your outgoing personality? Or what about your work ethic? When you are asked for references there are some key factors to think about when selecting them. […]

The Difference Between a Resume Objective and Summary (And How to Use Them)

2020-06-19T13:51:37-04:00Resources for Job Seekers, Resumes & Cover Letters|

Have you ever noticed a career objective or a resume summary paragraph at the beginning of a resume? What is the purpose and is there a difference between the two? […]

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