Writing a great cover letter is arguably the most important part of your job application process. Of course your resume will clearly outline your specific experience, skills, and qualifications. But your cover letter is your chance to set yourself apart from other applicants that may have similar qualifications.

Unfortunately, many job applicants submit mediocre cover letters and miss an opportunity to get ahead of the pack. In fact, many employers say that cover letters-not resumes-are often the deciding factor in their search for a new employee.

So how do…

Unfortunately, our faltering economy has caused more than a few people to have to reconsider their careers. People who have spent their entire working career doing the same job are seeing those jobs disappearing, or the hours are being chopped considerably. As a result, more people are going back to college or training to become something completely different. If you have recently lost your job, or you have seen your hours dwindling, you should know that there are a lot of resources to help you along the path to…

 Is your job search producing lackluster results at best? Don’t settle for a job search that just creeps along! Instead, consider taking a more aggressive approach to take fuller advantage of high performing tactics.

You need to know that an aggressive job search techniques are unconventional, often radical, and always strategic. And they work! They outperform traditional job search strategies in 7 key ways:

(1) Make your aggressive tactics proactive: If you have been in the job market very long this is the way it is typically…

Having an attention-grabbing resume is one of the most important parts of the job search. Your resume and cover letter are your introduction to a potential employer; and without a strong introduction, you may never get another chance to make a good impression. As a result, the success of your job hunt can hang on how well your resume is written.

Maybe you are entering the work force after graduating from college. Or maybe you just need to find a new job. Regardless of why you are looking for…

From renting billboards, to making themselves a walking resume, getting their potential bosses tipsy and even offering cash incentives, the game of employment has forever changed.

The real question is, are all these stunts and extreme job hunting strategies effective in getting the ultimate reward – The Job! Or will it damage your credibility in a way that you can never recover from even if you do get an initial interview?

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One technique that has worked, I like to call the Cash Incentive Method (…

Curriculum vitae abbreviated a CV in Latin means “course of life” which is a comprehensive listing of professional history including every term of the employment, publication, academic credentials and contribution or significant achievement.

Different countries hold different yardstick for the definition of curriculum vitae. In the western countries, using a photograph is strongly discouraged because it may be taken that the employer would discriminate on the basis of a person’s appearance, age, sex, race and attractiveness and so on except for theatre and modeling jobs.

A British…

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If you are in the process of writing your resume, you should be aware of some caveats in creating your own resume. Remember that your resume is the first impression you will make on your prospective employer. This could be the one shot you have to land the job of your dreams. An unprofessional resume may dash those hopes despite the fact that you may be the most qualified candidate for the job.

One important resume writing tip is to never put down anything negative about past employment experiences.…

Do you usually leave interviews with a god awful feeling? Some people tend to go through interview without preparation and this can lead to disastrous results. If you really want to win your desired job, you should give an extra effort. By being prepared it will help eliminate or at least lessen your nervousness. Here are some tips for winning a job interview:

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1. As an old saying says “First impressions last” and it is true. Prepare your best suit or attire,…

If you knew something wasn’t working, would you keep doing it, expecting the results to change? For most people the answer would be no, but for the majority of people looking for jobs, this is exactly what they are doing. They are submitting resumes in the same old fashion and getting no replies. They are attending job fairs and never getting any return calls. Stop this madness now and learn the new approach towards getting a job.

Don’t wait for the human resource department to give…