Bring on the New Year—With a Brand New Cover Letter

Jimmy 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

You Prepared for the Interview…Did you Prepare your References?

Do you understand the importance references play in your job search?  If not, the following post explains their role in the process.

A great resume and fantastic cover letter will get you an interview. What happens from there has a lot to do with you, and if you nail the interview, then you need to be sure that the final factor in the job search process – your references – are prepared to help you seal the deal.

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You Prepared for the Interview…Did you Prepare your References?

Where Do You See Yourself in Five Years?

Do you have a good answer to this potential interview question?  If not, the following post can help you prepare one.

The question, “Where do you see yourself in five years?” is considered to not only be one of the most hated and laziest questions asked during an interview, but also the most common. Because you are certain to be asked this question at least once during your job search process, it’s a good idea to have an answer ready. Because it generally comes towards the end of the questions posed to candidates, it’s a good idea to anticipate it being asked and to be proactive about getting the information you need to answer it.

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Where Do You See Yourself in Five Years?

What Hiring Managers Want In A Good Job Candidate

It seems hiring managers are having a difficult time finding the right candidates for job opportunities.  Learn more, and find out what skills they are looking for in the following post.

Even in a tight job market, hiring managers are having a tough time finding the right candidates.

According to the Career Advisory Board’s 2012 Job Preparedness Indicator, only 17% of the 516 hiring managers polled said job seekers possess the skills the companies are actually looking for.

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Did You Add Value to Your Career Today?

As a job seeker or an employee, it can benefit you to enhance and/or add to your skill set.  The following post has tips to advance your career by adding value.

In order to advance in your career or show improvements on your resume, you need to make sure that you are constantly trying to better yourself and your skills. Employers want to see that you will make their company a more profitable place. Whether by awarding you with a promotion or giving you the job in the first place, you need to show employers the value you offer by doing something to enhance your career on a daily basis. You will be surprised how simple it can be to improve and develop skills, which may in turn lead them to give you the job or the promotion.

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Did You Add Value to Your Career Today?

“Why Did You Leave Your Last Position?”

As you practice questions for your next interview, consider that an employer may ask you why you want to leave your last or current position.  The following post has advice on how to answer this question.

A common question asked during an interview is “Why Did You Leave Your Last Position?” A friend of mine who worked in Iran during the 1979 revolution offers an easy answer: his resume always says “civil unrest.” While that is a concrete and completely honest answer, most of us don’t usually have such a perfect answer when asked that question during an interview. Futhermore, the answer can be even more difficult if you are still in your current position and interviewing for a new position at another company.

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Characteristics to Look for when Hiring Professional Resume Writing Services

If you are going to hire a professional resume writing service to help you create a quality resume, there are certain factors you should consider.  Find out more in the following post.

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Characteristics to Look for when Hiring Professional Resume Writing Services

Never Let Them See You Sweat

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Never Let Them See You Sweat

Keeping Your “Skills” Section Professional

Does your resume include the skills that a prospective employer would be interested in?  If not, the following post gives advice on which skills to emphasize on your resume that are important in the real world.

While you may have a “Skills” section in your resume, you may not have a “Professional Skills” section. What is the difference? Why is it important to have a “Professional Skills” section?

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Keeping Your “Skills” Section Professional

Do you know who your audience is?

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Do you know who your audience is?