Category: Job-Seekers

4 Secrets to an Amazing Cover Letter

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Cover letters are, much like resumes, viewed very differently by each hiring manager or recruiter that you will speak with. Some individuals like to read them to get a better picture of you as a candidate. Others only ask for them to know that you can follow directions. In any case, not having a cover… Read more »

3 Tips for Following Up Your Interview in Texas

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Sending your resume to faceless postings through major online job boards or social media can seem like dropping it into a never ending black hole. Even though you know that your skills are a perfect match for the company, you researched their business, and customized your resume, you never know what happens to it after… Read more »

Recruiter Ready Resume Advice

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With so much advice coming from so many directions how exactly do you know if your resume is ready for prime time? If you’re looking for your next job opportunity and think your current resume might be holding you back, here are three simple steps that can greatly improve your resume. Stay focused on the… Read more »

Learn How to Define Your Strengths

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Sometimes it is hard to recognize your own value in the workplace. Especially as a job seeker who may have been out of work for some time it is easy to become negative about your skills and abilities. Before you throw in the job search towel consider these simple questions you can ask yourself to… Read more »

Career Management: You Need a Plan

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Your career, just like other relationships throughout your life, benefits from your care and attention. You get out what you put in. In order to have a great career it is important that you create a plan that you can refer to at various points along the way. Here four things to know about developing… Read more »

What Does Your Email Address Say About You?

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[Career Tip] What does your email address say about you? Your username might have been cute back in college but now that you are looking for a career it is time to say goodbye to PartyMan21@hotmail.com in favor of John.Doe@gmail.com. Just like your appearance, resume, and speech, your email address is part of the professional… Read more »

Tips to Improve Your Reputation Online

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A lot of job seeker advice published today talks about developing your personal brand. Is this just a trendy buzzword for the 21st century job search? Think about it in terms of corporate branding. When you’re on Facebook and you see a recommendation from a friend you are more likely to consider that company for… Read more »

The Art of the Status Update: LinkedIn Job Search Tips

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In 2012, 38% of job seekers used LinkedIn to help them find a job. The network continues to be one of the fastest growing sites on the web and pages show up on search engine queries frequently. If you’re not using LinkedIn to its full potential it is time to start learning how to optimize… Read more »

Is the Corporate Culture Right for You?

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There is much more to the decision of accepting your next job than simply matching your skills to the duties. Recruiters often talk in terms of “fit.” This should be something that candidates should take into consideration as well throughout the interview process. If a company’s values aren’t in line with your own you will… Read more »

Stand Out Above the Crowd

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You know there is a lot of competition for each available job advertised on the Internet. In order to be in consideration it is important to stand out as a candidate. What are the best ways to do this and how can you show you are the best potential employee for that company? Here are… Read more »