In this time of corporate upheaval, economic downturn, and general uneasiness, many job seekers rush to get resumes out and to set up interviews. In this rush, simple details that can make a candidate stand out among their peers are often left by the wayside. Today, we’ll review these job search basics and define why adhering to these ideas will help you get the attention you want from recruiters!Make Connecting EasyUse an...

Cover Letters are an important part of the job seeking process that, when used effectively, will give you the attention you are seeking from a potential employer. With that in mind, use the opening paragraph of your letter as your first opportunity to get that attention. Write an opening that impresses the employer, establishes your expertise and piques interest! Here, we review some ideas to do just that. Choose which app...

The most important strategy to remember is to keep your answers positive and honest. To prepare, think about the truthful answer to a question and look at it from the interviewer’s point of view. Ask yourself how the information can be framed so it remains truthful but also validates your professionalism and insight into a situation. Here are five tough questions and answers - and the strategies behind them!1. What would yo...