Jul
17

10 Cover Letter Tips for Effective Cover Letters

The first ten words need to be attention grabbers. If you don’t get your readers attention early they wont continue reading. Perhaps, for example, if you are applying for a sales job you could open with something like… “During the last 12 months I have beaten my sales targets by X%. You could of course… Continue reading »

Sep
13

Five Great Ways to Land Your Resume in the Office Waste Bin

A great resume advice article by Jessica Holbrook on “careerrocketeer”. The main points: Applying for a job, resume sin number 1. Not including a cover letter with your resume. Obvious really! Resume sin number 2. Including an objective statement. “Point blank objectives are bad form.” Sin number 3. “Use headings like profile and career summary… Continue reading »

Jul
20

SEEKING EMPLOYMENT: WHAT ABOUT YOUR EMAIL IMAGE?

When seeking employment your image and particularly the first impression you make is vitally important. I have written in the past about cover letters and resumes and how to enhance your chances of getting an interview. One issue that seems to be overlooked by many is their email address. Now for personal correspondence your email… Continue reading »

Jul
06

Queens University career adviser Bill Means starts a blog!

Excerpt from article by Bobby Sisk of charlotteobserver.com “What I intend to do is chronicle my experience with clients and experiences over the years as it relates to career advice,” Means said. “You can learn from other job seekers’ trials and tribulations.” “I really want it to be an example of how others have dealt… Continue reading »

Jun
14

5 Things You Need to Tell Hiring Managers

an excellent article by Robert Half International “…if you hope to land a new position, you must stand out from the crowd” 1. “I’m professional.” “be careful with the type of language you use. Remember that your application materials are business documents” 2. “I’m a go-getter.” “unless you’re specifically asked not to, follow up with… Continue reading »

Jun
13

Resumes part 5 the “must have” cover letter

Resumes – Cover Letter ‘Rules’ Part “A” Your cover letter should be specifically written and targeted at the position you seek rather than just come across as your cover letter type ‘form letter’. Effective cover letters explain the reasons for your interest in the specific organization and why you would like to work for them… Continue reading »