Category: Job Search & Career Advice
Cover Letters Count
No resume should ever stand alone. Send a cover letter with every resume unless a posting or advertisement specifically instructs you not to. In a recent survey of 150 executives from the top 1,000 U.S. companies, 60% said that when they screen applications, the cover letter was equally important, or more important, than the resume.
Stand Out from the Crowd with a Winning Resume
No resume should ever stand alone. Send a cover letter with every resume unless a posting or advertisement specifically instructs you not to. In a recent survey of 150 executives from the top 1,000 U.S. companies, 60% said that when they screen applications, the cover letter was equally important, or more important, than the resume.
Building Your Network of References
References Will Matter
It is never too early to begin developing a network of qualified references that can validate your skills and experience levels. In order to be prepared, have this information ready for any interaction with a potential employer. According to a survey done by the Society for Human Resource Management, more than 80% of employers conduct reference checks on all candidates.
Are you looking for a JOB, or do you want a CAREER?
Did you ever go to the doctor and have them refer you to a “specialist?” They want you to have the best care possible for your healthcare, so they are telling you that someone else is going to be the expert on how to treat your condition.
They bring you in for an initial consultation, ask you to fill out a TON of forms, and ask you even more questions about your symptoms. They set clear expectations on what is required from you and discuss the game plan on how to achieve the most positive results.