Adjust Your Cover Letter
December 23, 2014
Are you a “generic” employee? Of course not! You have unique skills, experience and personality traits that will make you an indispensable part of the…
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How to Gain Experience Right Out of College
- December 8, 2014
Recent graduate or planning to graduate in the spring? Job prospects for college grads have improved substantially since the Great Recession. But while unemployment for…
Read MoreProofread, Proofread, Proofread!
- November 20, 2014
A typical job posting will receive an average of over 200 resumes. Now imagine being a hiring executive and having to sift through all of…
Read MoreWhy Irrational Optimism Makes So Much Sense
- October 29, 2014
Have you seen the More Cowbell sketch from Saturday Night Live? It’s more than funny- it’s a metaphor for a successful work life. Everyone has…
Read MoreWhy Success Requires Sacrifice
- October 27, 2014
Have you seen the More Cowbell sketch from Saturday Night Live? It’s more than funny- it’s a metaphor for a successful work life. Everyone has…
Read MoreDon’t be Scared to Apply for Jobs this Halloween
- October 23, 2014
Feel like your job search is more of a trick than a treat? If you lack the proper confidence in your abilities, you might feel…
Read MoreHow to Handle a Counter Offer
- October 9, 2014
You’ve done it. After months of phone calls, networking events, resume submissions and interviews, you’ve finally received an exciting job offer. Congratulations! Giving your two…
Read MorePreparing for a Panel Interview
- October 2, 2014
You were thrilled to be called in for an interview. And then you learned that it was going to be a panel format. To increase…
Read MoreHow to Use LinkedIn Groups To Find a Job
- September 22, 2014
You joined in a while ago. You’ve created a comprehensive profile and are actively building your professional network. The job offers should start rolling in,…
Read MoreHow Do Your Nonverbal Cues Come Across in an Interview?
- September 18, 2014
How do you respond under stressful conditions (like a job interview)? Are you “cool, calm and collected?” Or do you fidget, sweat and breathe rapidly?…
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