What do you focus on when you’re applying for a job? Do you consider what your perspective employer is looking for? The following are a few points to keep in mind as you work through the job application process: Leave pessimism at the door – Members of the selection committee can sense a defeatist attitude. Show the board that you are … [Read more...]
Are you Qualified for the Job?
What do you do if you see a job advertisement but you don’t have all of the education or experience required? Do you apply anyway, and hope they won’t notice? If your work experience has been mainly in the retail industry, and you decide to apply for a computer programming position, in all likelihood, there will be more than enough qualified … [Read more...]
Challenging Cover Letters
Are you finding it difficult to write a detailed cover letter because you simply do not have a lot of work experience? Often times, when you are starting to build your career, you may find that putting together a cover letter, to accompany your resume, can be very challenging, simply because you do not have enough employment history. But don’t … [Read more...]