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Top Five Resume Myths Exposed
Many job seekers continue subscribing to outdated resume myths. The article attempts to debunk some of these myths.
 
Five Resume Writing Strategies from a Career Coach's Secret Toolkit
N
imish Thakkar shares his resume writing strategies in this article.
 
Is Your Resume Not Working? Six Tips To Avoid A Resume Disaster
Much has been said about writing the perfect resume, and deservedly so. A resume, after all, is your first contact with potential employers. Even though there is an abundance of well-intentioned advice, not much has changed in terms of quality. The following tips, though not encyclopedic, warn you against common mistakes most job seekers make.
 
Career Accomplishments: The Key To A Powerful Resume
Every book -- well, almost every good book -- on resume writing or interview preparation will advise job seekers to devote a substantial portion of their resume -- or interview conversation -- to career accomplishments. Career experts couldn’t agree better. As a matter of fact, most quality-conscious career professionals will spend hours uncovering their clients’ job-related results and contributions.
 
Simple Tips For Remembering Your Career Accomplishments
Not having enough accomplishments is a cause of major concern for most job seekers. The following strategies have worked with my clients, and I hope that you will benefit from them as well.
 
Are Resume Objectives Passé
An issue that has divided opinions -- of career professionals and employers alike -- has been the use of objective statements on resumes. Despite the widespread debate on their usefulness (or not), there appears to be a lack of clear consensus and the issue remains inconclusive at large.
 
Should My Resume Be Limited To Just One Page?
We are not sure about the origins of this rule. A possibility is that the “one page rule” originated during the economic boom of the previous decade when there were many unfilled positions; candidates didn’t have to work as hard to position themselves. Under prevailing circumstances, however, the situation has reversed and the employment market has become ferociously competitive.
 
Write A Dynamite Cover Letter To Improve Your Chances
Your cover letter, that one page that accompanies your resume, does more than just introduce you. If written well, it could synergize the impact of your resume, cover potential red flags, and even improve your chances of getting an interview. Churning out (merely copying) a cover letter that appears in sample books (or on hundreds of websites) will only defeat the very purpose you are trying to accomplish. The samples were written for the individuals concerned; copying them verbatim would make you look like someone else. Carefully planning goes into writing a great cover letter, the one that is visibly different from ordinary ones.
 
Eleven Tips For Writing A Good Cover Letter
Cover letters that attract employers’ attention often have a few common traits. This article attempts to summarize a few common tips for writing a good cover letter.
 
What To Avoid On A Cover Letter
What to avoid on a cover letter
 
Who Should Be Used As A Job Reference?
A simple answer to the above question would be this: any individual who has observed you in a professional capacity, and would be willing to serve as an employment reference (with, hopefully, positive things to say about you), could be used as a reference. Providing a list of references may not necessarily restrict a potential employer from contacting your previous employers, but the process does serve as a great starting point for building your credibility through individuals hand-picked by you.
 
Interview Thank You Letter Tips
It is no secret that marketers use persuasive follow-up communications to boost sales revenues. Job seekers, too, can use the same strategy to their advantage. In the annals of the employment world, many [job search] success stories can be attributed to a very simple tool: a thank you letter. Yes, a thank you letter sent right after an interview can create a positive impression on interviewers, often resulting in the much wanted job offer. A thank you letter reassures the hiring manager about your continued interest, provides you yet another opportunity to ask for the job (or the next interview), and also allows you to restate your strengths persuasively.
 
 

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