Imagine for a minute, that you’re a contractor. And let’s say you’ve heard about a job that is going to pay handsomely. Only problem is, your cash flow is a bit “sluggish” right now, and you’ll need to obtain a few specialized tools before you can submit your bid; without those tools, you won’t even be considered for the contract. And you intuitively know that if you could just submit that bid, the contract would likely...
When writing a resume, your job is not just to write an amazing document but also create an amazing component known as the cover letter. Sometimes job seekers forget that these two documents work together, especially if they’ve written a resume, and are then told at the last minute they need a cover letter.Because the two are intertwined it’s a good idea to make sure that they are indeed working well together. Here are so...
Working at the executive level doesn’t mean you’re exempt from making mistakes when writing your resume. As a matter of fact, you’re sometimes more likely to make mistakes than lower-level professionals because the executive job search arena can be very different from the professional-level job search.Of course, executives are not allowed to make resume mistakes. It simply cannot happen. So to help you out, take a look a...
Isn’t working on an executive resume such a chore? It’s hard to think of anyone who loves to sit down and write their resume, even if an amazing job is on the line. Some say this is why it’s a good idea to work on your resume while you’re still employed. But that’s not the only reason. Here are five others to consider:1. You Don’t Have to Dig for Information LaterProbably the number-one reason to work on your executive...
Now that we’ve officially settled into the digital age, many old-school job seeking practices have been thrown out the window. One formality that was popular years ago but has all but faded away is sending a thank you letter.What is a Thank You Letter?A thank you letter is a note or card sent to a hiring manager via snail mail. It’s usually sent after you’ve completed the interview process to let the manager know that you...
If you’re thinking about creating a master resume, you’re on the right path to writing amazing resumes when you apply for specific jobs. Master resumes allow you to have one place to store all of the details of your career so that you can easily find specific details to add to submission resumes.Though the master resume is one you won’t submit, to help keep your information organized, it’s a good idea to format it. Here a...
If you’re a fan of Twitter, then you know that there are thousands of hashtags out there, including some you’ve probably made up when having a #slowandboringday. As a job seeker, it’s good to know about ones that relate to finding employment, as they can lead you to amazing opportunities.For instance, some have heard about #hirefriday and wonder how it is best utilized. Let’s take a closer look at this unique hashtag and h...
Are you in the middle of creating your resume but are stumped by which fonts to use? Of course, there are hundreds of fonts out there from which to choose, but not all are appropriate for use in a resume. Let’s take a look at the ones that are considered to be the best—and which ones are good to avoid.Serif and Sans Serif Fonts Are Most RecommendedThere are two font families that recruiters and HR managers seem to like th...
One important aspect of writing a top-notch resume is ensuring that yours stands out among the many others that sit on a hiring manager’s desk. This isn’t always an easy feat, considering that many of the dozens of applicants competing for the position are likely very talented.But while your competition may be talented, they are not you. In other words, you have unique attributes that make you inherently qualified for this...
Creating a proper introduction is perhaps the most important part of writing a cover letter because it introduces hiring managers to you and helps them decide whether they want to know more about you. There are often a lot of mistakes made when writing cover letter introductions. To help you avoid them, let’s look at what some are and how you can make the changes necessary to improve your cover letter.Avoid Starting with “H...