Curiosity is the key to a successful career, writes Steve Rubel on his blog, Micro Persuasion. With it you’ll find out what interests you and in the process dedicate yourself to a lifetime of learning.
Getting fired is a stressful experience and a blow to your self-esteem. BusinessWeek offers some guidelines for enduring a very difficult […]
This format focuses on skills and abilities detailing what a job seeker can do for an employer.
Key Features:
Focuses on areas of expertise and measurable achievements
Career history and background are grouped into skill sets
Employment section lists company names, job titles and dates
Advantages:
Clearly identifies strengths and your best skills
Targeted to a specific position
Highlights skills and experiences that […]
These additional items, look great on a resume, are great topics in an interview, and can help elevate your career. Here’s six ways to add sparks to your resume.
1. International Experience
Diversity is big buzzword in the workplace. And it isn’t just about race and gender. It’s about bringing together people with different backgrounds, beliefs, opinions, […]
Here are a few more e-mail guidelines for sending your resume electronically.
E-Mail Subject Heading
If the job listing does not give instructions for the subject heading you should at least include the job title. Other information that is useful for hiring managers are job number and department (if provided). The goal is to make this process […]
Blogging is the ultimate career tool. Not only are you able to voice your opinion on topics that you are truly passionate about, but in the process you create a network of like-minded individuals interested in your ideas. There’s no downside to blogging, because a successful blog can lead to job offers and other opportunities. […]
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