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Writing a Job Search Thank You Letter With These Ten Tips
You think you are done with the entire job search process. You have written the perfect resume and cover letter had a great interview and now you think your part is done and all you have to do is wait for the interviewer decision. This is where many job seekers fall short… they don’t follow up after the interview. Regardless of how smoothly you think everything went you need to continue your job search campaign. Take action and write a thank you letter to increase your chances of receiving a job Read
By: Candace | 21/11/2009 | Resumes

Resume are Used to Market a Product – and That’s You!
Picture the recruiting process like a sale. The person who is recruiting (hiring) is the buyer and you are the actual product. To start selling the product, you need to create a strong advertisement which describes the benefits of purchasing. Just like the packaging of a product attracts the attention of a shopper, your resume and cover letter must catch the interest of the reader. Read
By: Candace | 21/11/2009 | Resumes

Securing a Teaching Career
If you have just finished college and have received your teaching degree, or are currently a professional not in the teaching field and you want to transition into teaching then read on. Read
By: Candace | 21/11/2009 | Resumes

ESL Teaching Resume – How to Compose a Quality Document
Teaching English as a second language or ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) are segments of education that are continually growing in demand. Teachers wishing to acquire a job in education may be more likely to do so if they look for a job in a content area such as ESL or ESOL. Read
By: Candace | 21/11/2009 | Career Management

Teacher Resumes for Teaching Abroad
Anyone who has ever applied for any teaching position knows the importance of having a quality, targeted resume. Your teaching resume is the first impression a school or school district will see, making it imperative to standout. Usually, the employer will decide to interview or not to interview a candidate based solely on the resume and cover letter. Read
By: Candace | 21/11/2009 | Resumes

Writing a Resume for a Career Change
One of the hardest decisions you will probably encounter during your professional career is either a change in position or a change in occupation. Many people think the safe decision is to stay in your current job or line of work, which is the place where you know what to expect and where you feel secure. On the other hand, many feel they will have no idea what to expect if they secure a new position. The whole process can be very intimidating, making it a difficult choice and for this reason ma Read
By: Candace | 19/11/2009 | Resumes

Resume Formats – Deciding What One to Use
It might seem like all resumes are the same, but after you have read a few, you will discover there are actually some massive differences. The format you choose can be the deciding factor between getting called for a job interview or sending out more copies of your resume. Read
By: Candace | 19/11/2009 | Career Management

Writing a Resume to Answer a Job Posting Quickly
Almost all job postings that you see will have an end date on them, and others will say, “open until filled”. The latter type of advertisement needs a response right away for obvious reasons. If you choose to delay sending in your application, you might find that you are too late and have lost out on a great opportunity. Read
By: Candace | 29/10/2009 | Recruitment

Using the Email during the job search
As more employers turn to the World Wide Web to search for prospective candidates for hire, it’s more important than ever for job seekers to be “e-mail aware” in their correspondence to those reviewing their resumes. Read
By: Candace | 29/10/2009 | International Marketing

General Cover Letters Vs. Specific Cover Letters
When job-hunting it is quite common that a job seeker will apply to more than one company and position. However, sometimes a person is looking to transition into one specific career or desired organization. If you are looking to send out your résumé more than once, it may be a good idea to develop a more general cover letter. Ultimately it saves time and allows you to perform only minor tweaking. A generic letter is also beneficial if you are applying to a wide array of positions that do not rel Read
By: Candace | 29/10/2009 | Recruitment