My basic thoughts on cover letters is not to bother with them. A cover letter should only be written when you know the name of the hiring manager, especially if you were introduced by a mutual acquaintance. Under any other circumstances, your Cover Letter becomes a “recap” of your resume or is a form letter….
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A job hunting lesson from the Wizard of Oz
We all know that the great and powerful Wizard of Oz was not really so powerful. He was however; empowering. Job hunters sometimes lose their way. The cowardly lion found his confidence. The scarecrow found his brian and the tin man found his heart. They just needed to feel empowered. When facing big challenges like searching for a new job, it’s…
“What would make me a better candidate?”
Have you ever walked out of an interview and thought, gee that went well or didn’t? When it’s your turn to ask questions of the interviewer, use it to your advantage. One question that will help you understand if you are or aren’t a good match for the job is to look the interviewer in the eye and ask:…