Cover letters for resumes can help job seekers boost their prospects. I have seen numerous articles in The Recruit urging job seekers to include cover letters when they apply for jobs. This raises the question: what is the purpose of a cover letter?
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Job Search Advice
June 18th, 2015
Interview Basics
Despite the etiquette, formality, and inevitable fear factor, job interviews can actually be enjoyable as well as extremely informative.
Read MoreJune 15th, 2015
Employment Correspondence
Business correspondence serves a variety of purposes throughout the career cycle, but most of all it reflects professional courtesy during the job search.
Read MoreJune 11th, 2015
Is a Bachelor’s Degree Still Worth It? (Entire Article)
Note: This article was originally written as a three part series. Reproduced below is the entire article. We’ve all heard stories about over-qualified university grads working at Starbucks and Home Depot for minimum wage. Today’s youth unemployment hovers at 13.4 per cent (nearly double the overall national level), along with student debts rising 44 percent […]
Read MoreJune 11th, 2015
Winning Resumes
The goal of any good resume is to get an interview. Think of your resume as a marketing document, which, if written well, can get you further ahead than the many candidates applying for the position.
Read MoreJune 8th, 2015
How to Read A Job Ad
Learning how to read a job ad can make your job search much easier. First, youll be in a better position to target your resume and cover letter. And, second, youll be able to determine which jobs suit you.
Read MoreJune 4th, 2015
Quitting Your Job – How to Leave Your Job On a High Note
When youre quitting your job, timing is crucial. Many people think the best time to change jobs is when they no longer feel challenged, when they have a personality conflict or when the company they work for no longer aligns with their values.
Read MoreJune 1st, 2015
Skills Inventory
If youre looking for a new job or trying to think of new career options one key exercise for you to do is a skills inventory. This inventory is a list of the skills you bring with you from all of your past work, volunteer and personal experiences.
Read MoreMay 25th, 2015
Be In Demand
Table of Contents It’s not all about “You” Be concise and provide highlights Use strategy Attitude counts Global News shared some insight recently about hot jobs for 2015. With new graduates joining the workforce this time of year, CBC also put forth some career building advice. While I enjoy reading “job market” articles as much […]
Read MoreMay 14th, 2015
Explaining A Gap In Your Employment History
If youve got a gap in your employment history, youre not alone. Its common for job seekers to leave the workforce because of a disability, illness, baby, education, or even a challenging job search.
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