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Preparing for the Phone Interview
You and the employer have two very different goals when you begin the telephone interview and our focus is to make this work for you. The employer is often going to use this interview as a weeding process to get the many hundreds of applicants down to a manageable list that will be then invited […]
In: Job Search Advice · Tagged with: Answering The Question, Aspirations, Employer Research, Employment History, Focus, Information Practice, Interview Questions, Job Application Form, Key Areas, Key Dates, Motivation, Motive, New Job, Phone Interview, Recent Articles, Salary, Sample Job Application, Sample Job Application Form, Telephone Interview, Time And Date
New Educational Opportunities for Unemployed Workers
Americans with more education and training have more secure jobs and higher earnings. With jobs hard to find, it may be a good time to consider going back to school. The President recently announced that unemployed workers receiving unemployment benefits may qualify for a special hand in paying for education and training. And aid can […]
In: Job Search Advice · Tagged with: Applying For Financial Aid, Check Stub, Colleges And Universities, Community Colleges, Educational Costs, Educational Opportunities, Fafsa, Fed Aid, Federal Pell Grant, Federal Pell Grant Program, Federal Student Aid, Local Community College, One Stop Career Center, Pell Grant Program, Special Letters, Stop Career Center, Student Aid Programs, Technical School, Technical Schools, Unemployment Benefits
Is a Cover Letter Still Important?
A cover letter is often times considered the gate keeper to securing an interview with a potential employer. It is typically the first communication that potential employers receive from a candidate and can directly impact whether or not they choose to read your resume and ultimately call you for an interview. An effective cover letter should engage […]
In: Job Search Advice · Tagged with: Address, Attention To Detail, Attributes, Career Portfolio, Cover Letter, Credibility, First Communication, First Impression, Gate Keeper, Mistake, Open Position, Passion, Personality, Position Title, Proof, Resume Letter, Salutation, Showcase, Video Cover, Video Resume
