Often the first impression of your writing ability is NOT your resume, it is your cover letter. It is important that you take time to customize each cover letter.

If you are aware of a specific opportunity, list the credentials required in on column and list your skills in a second column. […]

A job search can be filled with rejection and disappointments, but you need to follow-up after those disappointments. When you are in a job search you need to realize you are up against people who are employed looking for a change as well as other individuals who are not working.
AFTER someone is hired many […]

Whenever you attempted to learn a new sport, play an instrument or master any new skill you learn quickly that practice did indeed make perfect. This also holds true when it comes to your job search. You need to practice the following: your 30 second pitch, stressing your accomplishments and the impact on […]

The definition of a Vision is a picture of the future to which you can commit. It is an articulation of your values. It is what inspires you to do your job. It allows you to contribute new actions or ideas. Try to create your vision for both your personal and […]

1. Project an image of yourself one year from today, picture where you will be, how you will feel, and what you will be doing. Try your best to picture what it will be like to begin to realize your vision!
2. Next create the 4 to 5 accomplishments you will have achieved at that time. […]

When a perspective employer is scanning resumes, they first look for reasons to screen out a majority of the resumes. Once the initial scanning is complete, they then need to look for reasons why they should select a small number of resumes to reexamine. They are looking for certain information on the resume […]

As indicated so many times on this site, resumes are read or even scanned quickly with one of the primary goals of the reader to eliminate as many as possible to arrive at a few candidates to be considered for an interview. It is now possible for employers to have their computers scan a […]

You resume, once completed, will be one of the most important ingredients of your job search. Therefore, it is essential that you exercise great care in how it is prepared and the manner in which it is distributed. Your resume should be considered a primary marketing tool.
Unfortunately, it has been our experience that […]

The following words are descriptive words commonly utilized when building your resume. Use the words that are targeted toward the opportunity you desire. These are just a few of many words you can use. Hopefully these will get you started!

Adaptable, Ambitious, Analytical, Assertive
Capable, Cheerful, Competent, Conscientious, Courteous
Dependable, Discreet,
Eager, Efficient, Energetic, Enthusiastic, […]

In the United States we pride ourselves on the fact that we do not discriminate. In the workplace there are many laws that protect the individual. The very basic questions that are strictly prohibited in the United States are as follows:
How old are you?
Are you married?
Are you single?
What is your sexual orientation?
How much […]