When Should You Send A Cover Letter With Your Resume
To attach or not to attach a cover letter, that is the question. If you are not yet familiar with cover letters, check our previous article on what is a cover letter. Cover letters used to be a mainstay among the list of job application requirements. But over the years it has lost its luster and
How To Structure Your Resume To Tell A Story
Do you want to learn how to structure your resume and make it tell a story that attracts the attention of the employer? In this post I’ll show you how to make your resume easy to read and help you get invited to the job interview. “Tell me something about yourself.” The hiring manager usually
The Best Places To Submit Your Resume Online
You’ve taken the time to write your resume; edited it countless times and had it evaluated by reputable resource persons. You’ve cross-checked it against the lists we presented on common mistakes and causes of rejection. You are confident with its content and aesthetics. Now if you want to find a job fast, your attention shifts to
When do you know it’s time for a new job
Are you like most people who are faced with a seemingly overwhelming thought of venturing into a new job? You try to imagine yourself in an entirely different work setting, slaving away to get your new duties done, and basically having a totally novel experience. If you’re exactly like these people, then you’re probably hesitating and
How to write the perfect references for any job position
There is no such thing as a well-drafted resume until you include a good list of references. Many job applicants make the mistake of submitting sloppily done references without realizing that it may also potentially ruin their chances of getting hired. Here are some great tips on preparing your references: 1.) Choose wisely from your prospects
How to stay motivated at work
You feel ecstatic every time you receive your paycheck, but that’s about it. The first few months might have been different because you were all excited about the opportunity you found yourself in, but now you just can’t seem to focus on your work anymore because you find it boring, meaningless, or even frustrating. The
How to Go About Filling the Resume Gap
A resume gap is an extended period (or gap) of time unaccounted for on your resume. And post Great Recession, resume gaps are a common occurrence as many people do actually go years without being gainfully employed. But just because they are a common occurrence does not mean that they can be left unexplained. If you have a
7 Reasons Why You Should Never Work on Weekends
If there’s one thing pop culture has taught us is that work is boring, and the only thing you can look forward to is the weekend. But if you wake up on Monday morning, already dreaming of Friday, you might end up missing out on both. Your Job Can Be Fun If You Let It