Are you struggling with what to include in your job cover letter? Here are some cover letter examples to help you develop an effective cover letter:
Cover Letter Examples
November 30th, 2009Resume Objective Examples
November 25th, 2009
Are you struggling with what to include in your resume objective? Here are some resume objective examples for you to review as well as an explanation of what to include in your resume objective and why resume objectives are an important part of your resume.
Finding Job Opportunities - LinkUp.com
November 19th, 2009Unemployment is currently at 10.2% nationally, a 26-year high. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are 6.3 job hunters for every available job — 3 times that found during a healthy economy.
In today’s ecomony, you need to maximize the number of job opportunities you can pursue. To do so, you can’t rely on any one approach or resource.
We will be highlighting different approaches you can take to maximize your job opportunities. Here’s the second approach to consider:
LinkUp.com
All of the jobs on this site are imported directly from company websites. According to LinkUp, they currently have over 22,297 companies in their database. These companies are located throughout the United States and range in size from small companies to large Fortune 500 companies.
Companies do not advertise all of their job openings on Monster, CareerBuilder, and other “pay-for” job sites. LinkUp contains many jobs that cannot be found anywhere else on the web.
According to LinkUp, the biggest difference between listings on other job sites and LinkUp is the depth and detail. Since their jobs come from company websites, you will find more descriptive job listings, requirements and qualifications, benefits, and company culture information.
Finding Job Opportunities - Industry and Professional Associations
November 17th, 2009A general rule of thumb is that the length of time it will take to find a new position is equal to one month for every $10,000 in salary you desire, e.g. a $60,000 position will take 6 months to obtain.
The average length of unemployment is currently 24.5 weeks with 29% of the unemployed being out of work 6 months or more, both records.
Factors that would likely increase the length of time it takes you to find a new opportunity include:
- The job market being slow in general
- The desired industry being one that has been particularly hard hit by layoffs like the financial services industry
- The desired functional area being one that is experiencing little job growth
- A career change
- An industry change
- Being at a salary level above the market rate for your target position
- Re-entering the workforce after a lengthy absence
- Frequent job changes
- Your age
- Lacking the degree typically required for a desired position
The intention in providing you with these statistics is to help you realize upfront that you need to be as proactive as possible in your job search. One of the biggest issues you will find yourself facing in today’s job market is the limited number of job opportunities.
We will be highlighting different approaches you can take to maximize your job opportunities. Here’s the first approach to consider:
Industry and Professional Associations
To maximize your job opportunities,
- Use sources like Weddle’s Association Directory to identify appropriate associations.
- Become active in the associations you identify by attending association meetings to stay current in your field and to network.
- Post your resume on relevant industry and professional association web sites.
- Check for new job postings on each site at least weekly and apply to appropriate positions.
Best Careers for Women
December 7th, 2006Here’s a resource that provides a list of 39 careers where women earn more than men as well a list of 100 top companies to work for and how they rank in terms of the number of female employees.
Effective Interview Thank You Letters
November 5th, 2006Writing an effective interview thank you letter will increase your chances of receiving a job offer. Here are 2 resources you can use to help you write your post interview thank you letter:
Working with Executive Recruiters
October 24th, 2006Developing long-term relationships with executive recruiters or headhunters is will play an important role in your career success. Here are articles to help you work with executive recruiters:
18 Ways to Impress a New Employer
October 15th, 2006Instead of thinking your work is over once you land a new position, it is essential for you to realize the importance of establishing your reputation with your new employer.
CareerBuilder has written an article that will make it easier for you to make a good impression with your new employer. This article lists 18 ways you can make a positive impression.
I found item 10 - Listen 80%, Talk 20% - to be especially helpful. New employees often fall into the trap of thinking they need to quickly show how much they know and demonstrate how things can be done better then they are now. Instead of making a good impression, this approach can backfire and alienate you from your new coworkers.
To learn more about how to impress your new employer, read the CareerBuilder article:
Sample Resume - Medical Sales Resume
October 11th, 2006Are you looking for a medical sales position? Do you need some ideas for your medical sales resume?
Here’s a sample resume example of a medical sales resume:
This site also has 25 other sample resumes from a wide variety of career fields:
A Free MP3 Download to Help You Better Manage Job Search Stress
October 10th, 2006We all know how stressful a job search can be. Effective Learning Systems is offering instant access to a free MP3 download of the complete spoken-word track of its Alpha Break audio program.
This MP3 download will help you relax mentally and physically in just 10 minutes. While it lasts only 10 minutes, according to Effective Learning Systems, it will help you relax and lower your brainwave frequency to the alpha state (7-14 Hertz). As stated by Effective Learning Systems, at this level of mind you will quickly raise your energy level, generate new ideas, make decisions, or just renew your positive attitude.
When you’re feeling stressed from your job search, take an Alpha Break.