Posts Tagged ‘job application’
How to Write a Good Cover Letter
As a recruiter, I rarely read any cover letters. Most cover letters are poorly written, generic and superficial. I stopped reading once I saw the typical first sentence: “Dear Hiring Manager, I am interested in position X….” And they aren’t read because they repeat information from the resume. But now worse, with information buried in…
Read MoreWhy Recruiters Don’t Want Your Job Application
Looking for a new job? Then you are probably scouring job postings and applying to as many jobs as you can find. Then anxiously waiting for an email from a recruiter for an interview. As days turn into weeks without an email, you become discouraged, frustrated and angry. As a former recruiter, I want…
Read MoreJob Search Tips – Do This Today:
Rarely do people enjoy looking for a job. Now in this time of unprecedented change, unpredictability and stress, dental surgery is more welcome than a job search. And to all of you who are unexpectedly unemployed, I KNOW the feeling. I have been laid-off three times in my career. Feeling scared while selling myself in…
Read MoreTwo Ways To Improve Your Job Search
Discovering opportunities outside of job boards is not always straightforward. It takes a curious mind to uncover opportunities. Here are a couple of suggestions. First technique is to read the business news to learn macro-level changes that hint at job opportunities. Dig into those leads to uncover jobs. Another technique is to be curious about…
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