Archive for November, 2010
3 Attention-Getting Tactics for Cover Letters
Hiring managers and recruiters can receive hundreds–or even thousands–of applications for each open job. Typically, they can spend only a few seconds scanning a candidate’s cover letter before moving on to somebody else’s. So if you’re looking for
3 Attention-Getting Tactics for Cover Letters
Hiring managers and recruiters can receive hundreds–or even thousands–of applications for each open job. Typically, they can spend only a few seconds scanning a candidate’s cover letter before moving on to somebody else’s. So if you’re looking for
3 Attention-Getting Tactics for Cover Letters
Hiring managers and recruiters can receive hundreds–or even thousands–of applications for each open job. Typically, they can spend only a few seconds scanning a candidate’s cover letter before moving on to somebody else’s. So if you’re looking for
5 New Year’s Career Resolutions for 2011
There’s just something about opening a calendar for a new year that inspires us to improve our lives. So it’s no surprise that New Year’s career resolutions often focus on big goals–such as a promotion or a new job. And that’s why many resolutions g
5 New Year’s Career Resolutions for 2011
There’s just something about opening a calendar for a new year that inspires us to improve our lives. So it’s no surprise that New Year’s career resolutions often focus on big goals–such as a promotion or a new job. And that’s why many resolutions g
‘Tis the Season for Your Job Search
Many job seekers are tempted to slow down the search (or pause it altogether) during the winter holiday season. But career experts say that, if you’re looking for a new job, taking a break during the holidays is a mistake–because hiring doesn’t stop
‘Tis the Season for Your Job Search
Many job seekers are tempted to slow down the search (or pause it altogether) during the winter holiday season. But career experts say that, if you’re looking for a new job, taking a break during the holidays is a mistake–because hiring doesn’t stop
The Power of Saying Thank-You at Work
It’s the time of year when we gather with friends and family to give thanks for the good things in our lives (and to stuff ourselves with turkey and other goodies). But gratitude can also be helpful in another important setting: the workplace. Famed
The Power of Saying Thank-You at Work
It’s the time of year when we gather with friends and family to give thanks for the good things in our lives (and to stuff ourselves with turkey and other goodies). But gratitude can also be helpful in another important setting: the workplace. Famed
11 Ways to Hurt Your Career
While most career advice focuses on how to succeed, we can all learn valuable lessons by dissecting career failure as well. Workplace experts offer insights into some of the top ways workers undermine their own careers and jeopardize their career dev
