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And the Winner Is… A Smashing Resume Cover Letter!
March 01, 2013 by William Frierson
Jimmy Sweeney, President of CareerJimmy
It’s time to stop dreaming and start doing! And you can—with a terrific cover letter that will bring that dream job into reality with an offer that is exactly what you want and qualify for.
Even during hard times employers are advertising positions and hiring qualified people every single day. You can be one of them. If you are a trained individual, experienced, eager to work, and someone who can carry responsibility and leadership without buckling under pressure, then you are among those men and women that hiring managers are looking for and eager to hire. A wide range of jobs from entry level positions to executive management positions are available for the right men and women who are willing to step up and fill them. Continue Reading
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Bring on the New Year—With a Brand New Cover Letter
January 14, 2013 by William FriersonJimmy Sweeney, President of CareerJimmy
Here it is—2013––the new year we’ve been waiting for over the past couple of months. It’s the perfect time to put your goals in order with a sizzlin’ new cover letter at the top of your list.
Employers are setting their goals as well. They’re in the market for qualified job-hunters, people who are ready and willing to fill responsible and good-paying positions in their companies. You can be one of those individuals. Introduce yourself with a well-written cover letter that catches their eye and compels them to select you for an interview. Continue Reading
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Building a Winning Military-to-Civilian Cover Letter
January 07, 2013 by William Frierson
Along with submitting their resumes, military job seekers may want to include a cover letter. In the following post, find out how they can create one that is ideal for a military transition into a civilian workforce.If you have taken the time to carefully translate your military experience into a quality civilian resume, or had a professional military resume writing firm do it for you, a great cover letter might be exactly what you need to attract the attention of hiring managers and decision makers. A properly written cover letter can separate you from other job seekers and increase your chances of success.
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How To Use A “Thanksgiving” Cover Letter…
November 02, 2012 by William FriersonJimmy Sweeney, President of CareerJimmy
Hungry job seekers focus their cover letters on what they want, what they expect, and what they can do. Then they wait for the phone to ring to book an interview. That’s one way to approach the job search market.
Essential as these points are, however, they’re not nearly as effective as opening and closing a cover letter with two simple words—THANK YOU. Continue Reading
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5 Best Practices for Job Seekers Looking for Next Career Opportunity
October 17, 2012 by Steven Rothberg
A recent survey asked top third party recruiters (also known as headhunters) to weigh-in on best practices to help job seekers find their next career opportunity. The data suggests that when submitting job applications, developing an online profile and networking with recruiters, there are some very clear do’s and don’ts. -
Should I Include Salary Requirements on My Cover Letter, Resume, or Application When Asked?
September 20, 2012 by William Frierson
Jessica Holbrook Hernandez of Great Resumes Fast
I recently found myself baffled.
Yes, baffled.
I placed an ad with a prominent, industry-related newsletter seeking a few new, talented, certified resume writers to add to our team. One of the requirements of the application submission included submitting a few samples of previous work the writers had completed—and also a request that they submit their fee requirements. Of all the submissions we received, only one candidate included fee requirements in the cover letter. Shocking, considering this was directly addressed in the ad. Continue Reading
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Give YOUR Cover Letter a “Touch of Class”
August 06, 2012 by William FriersonJimmy Sweeney, President of CareerJimmy
Think of your cover letter as you would a business suit. It should be neat, clean, and a good fit. In other words, take time to present your best self in written presentation as well as in personal presentation. Consider what you want to say, choose your words carefully, and then put them on paper. Continue Reading
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5 Steps to the Best Cover Letter
August 03, 2012 by William Frierson
Laura Wagner, Résumé Writer & Career Coach
A cover letter is the warm-up band to your one-person stage show. It needs to be clear, concise, and on point or you will lose your audience before the curtain goes up. There are five steps to take in order to craft your perfect cover letter. Continue Reading
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6 Creative and Successful Ways to Make Your Resume Stand Out
July 13, 2012 by Steven Rothberg
How do you make sure your resume successfully captures the attention of employers and doesn’t end up in the Deleted Items folder? A recent study of 2,298 hiring managers nationwide provides real-life examples of resumes that stood out for the correct reasons. When asked to share the most memorable and unusual applications that came across their desk, hiring managers gave the following examples: Continue Reading -
12 Outrageous Resume Mistakes
July 12, 2012 by Steven Rothberg
How do you make sure your resume successfully captures the attention of employers and doesn’t end up in the Deleted Items folder? A recent study of 2,298 hiring managers nationwide provides real-life examples of resumes that stood out for the wrong reasons, and explores common pitfalls to avoid. When asked to share the most memorable and unusual applications that came across their desk, hiring managers gave the following examples: Continue Reading
