Resume, Cover Letter and Interview Articles
Functional Resumes- Is a Functional Resume The Best Choice For Your Job Search?By Freddie Johnson
Functional resumes are formatted to focus on your skills and experience instead of on your chronological employment history. In this format, you will organize your information under headings representing expertise and experience rather than by job titles.
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Federal Job Postings Require Special Resumes - Is Your Federal Resume Written For Success?By Tracey Drake
You cannot use a regular resume to apply for a federal job posting within the US Federal Government. Find out why and how you can change your resume to make sure you succeed. [
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Writing Care - Crafting the Best Cover Letter for Nurse Positions
By Mario J. Churchill
The health care industry is booming all over the world. The United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and even Japan are now leading the way in employing health care practitioners, especially nurses. This has also led to a boom in nursing school enrollment; in fact, some doctors leave their practice if only to study nursing and work as nurses abroad!
Effective Alterations - Why a Generic Cover Letter Will Do More Harm Than GoodBy Mario J. Churchill
You just graduated from school, and you have all the enthusiasm, credentials, and clout to back you up. You're ready to take on the task of job seeking, and joining the thousands of other graduates in the rat race. [
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Attractive Attachments - A Cover Letter Tip PackageBy Mario J. Churchill
Many people do a lot of research on what goes into an effective cover letter. They find the best formats that are not only easy on the eyes, but are easy to type and print as well. They look for the best words that can give the letter the most positive air, without making it appear too overbearing or trite. They advocate using the best paper, the best ink, and signing the letter with the best signature you can make. [
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Increase Your Job Prospects by Including a Link to Your Articles in Your ResumeBy Martin Hennessy
Including a link to your articles within your resume (curriculum vitae) increases your chances of getting a contract or permanent position within a company. [
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Fear of Interviewing for a JobBy Carole Martin
The first, and most important step is to change the way that you view the interview. This is not an appointment with the dentist who may inflict pain. It is a conversation. [
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A Resume Writing Service Can Be A Great OptionBy Carl DiNello
Just when is a resume writing service the best option? Well, if you consider the following information, it could be just about anytime. Human resource and employment statistics have shown that when it comes to landing a job your efforts will break down to 70 percent presentation and 30 percent actual skills and abilities. [
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Your Resume Cover LetterBy Carl DiNello
The annual flood of new graduates into the job market makes applying for jobs very competitive. New job applicants will out number available job openings either created or vacated. The supply of available positions will not be able to accommodate the demand. In a competitive atmosphere such as this, a small edge can make a big difference. [
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Leaving the Military? You Need a Conversion Resume So Private Employers Can Understand Your SkillsBy Tracey Drake
Making the career transition from military service to the private sector can be a difficult process. What you need is a resume that translates your military skills to terms a corporate employer can understand. [
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