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Interview Preparation; How To Create Your Unique Brand
February 2, 2010 4:37pm from Daily Recruiter- "What does prepared look like?âÂÂ
- "How do I know what they are going to ask?âÂÂ
- "How can I make them I hire me?âÂÂ
- "What if I'm not REALLY qualified or able to do this job?âÂÂ
These are common concerns and questions - but where do you find the answers?
Tough Job Market
You are more than aware that you are in a tough job market and that you will have to do something to make yourself stand out from the rest of the crowd. You realize that you are competing against the odds.
The question is, "How can you make yourself stand out when there are so many other candidates looking at the same job?âÂÂ
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Cover Letters and Resumes
February 2, 2010 11:37am from Alison's Job Searching Blog
Do you need to write a
cover letter or create a
resume? Well-written letters and resumes can make a big
difference in the outcome of your job search.
Rather than starting from scratch and trying to figure out what to write, it's helpful to review examples to get ideas for your own letters. Find a resume or letter that fits your circumstances, then edit it so it's personalized.
Here are a variety of resume and letter samples including resumes, CVs, cover letters, thank you letters, reference letters, resignation letters, follow up letters, letters requesting time off from work, letters accepting or rejecting a job offer, letters requesting help from a networking contact, and more of the employment letters you'll need to write when you're job hunting or making connections who can help grow your career.
There's also a collection of student resumes and letters, just for high school students, college students, and recent graduates. And when you're applying via email, here are job search email samples to review.
More: Resume, CV, and Letter Samples | Share Your Letter | Email Message Examples
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Cover Letters and Resumes originally appeared on About.com Job Searching on Monday, February 1st, 2010 at 06:00:48.
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[Read Entry]Why Don't Job Postings Have Salaries Listed?
February 2, 2010 9:37am from Jibber JobberT.A.P. Q#428 âÂ" Will Bad Credit & DUI Keep Me From Getting a Job?
February 1, 2010 12:37pm from CareerealismHelping College Students Find Jobs
February 1, 2010 9:14am from ERE Blog CentralIt is no surprise to anyone that the high unemployment rate in the U.S. has made it very difficult for talented, experienced people to find jobs. What is not discussed as frequently is how difficult it is for college seniors, and recent college graduates to find jobs. According to a CNN article, the projection for 2010 is hiring of grads with any degree will decline by 2% compared to 2009. In this tough environment we have some good news and hope for college students and graduates.

There is a new resource designed to help both the college graduate and the employer. 1stGiG.com is the first career service of its kind specifically designed to connect college undergraduates and recent college graduates and the companies that value their skills. There are no jobs posted, but there are countless opportunities for internships and employment.
Here's how it works:
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A precision matching matrix identifies compatible profiles between young career-bound talent and potential employers
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When the talent accepts the match, an introduction is made with the prospective company
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Over time, both parties make multiple connections, establish a relationship and create "opportunity poolsâ based on their mutual interest
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When the right opportunity arises, the parties are prepared to move forward in the hiring process âÂ" eliminating the time-consuming process that has been the status quo.
1stGiG.com sources, screens, and presents the graduate with internship and/or career opportunities that meet their specific interests and requirements. Between 70 and 80% of jobs are never advertised. 1stGiG.com expands the opportunity network to put the college graduate on the radar of companies and industries that typically wait for job seekers to come to them, not the other way around. It's a richer, longer-term approach to career development designed to make the "first gigâ a better experience for everyone involved.
1stGiG.com has partnered with Vonei to add a video interviewing service to their site, allowing employers and college graduates to quickly and easily conduct video interviews over the Internet from their computer. In today's economic reality, employers don't have the time and money to visit as many campuses as they would like. Video interviewing allows the employer to recruit from anywhere without travel. Video Interviewing service starts as low as $99/year, so it is an extremely cost effective method to link employers and college graduates.
Now is a perfect time to consider using these innovative services. Help graduates start their career and begin benefiting from what only 1stGiG.com offers the early career professional!

For more information about Vonei LLC see www.vonei.com. For an online demo of the video interview service email us at info@vonei.com or call us toll free on 888-698-6634.
What is the purpose of a resume?
January 29, 2010 7:15am from Career-Resumes BlogThree Simple Job Interview Tips That Work!
January 28, 2010 9:37pm from Resume to ReferralResume Tip: It's All About The RESULTS You Can Deliver!
January 28, 2010 9:37pm from Resume to ReferralEmail Cover Letters
January 28, 2010 3:37pm from Alison's Job Searching Blog
When you are using
email to job search it's important to send your messages
the right way - or they won't get opened, let alone read.
I've received emails with no subject lines (the chances of me
opening them are slim), emails applying for jobs that I'm not
hiring for and never heard of, and emails written in abbreviations,
acronyms, and slang better suited to texting. To be
honest, if I have to figure out what it says, it's going to get
trashed.
Annoying for me, but worse for the sender, are when my replies bounce because they got their own email address wrong (it happens) or their account is full.
Some of the most important email messages you send are when you apply for jobs. When you're sending email cover letters it's really important to follow the employer's instructions on how to submit your cover letter and resume, and to make sure that your email cover letters are written as well as any other correspondence you send.
As I mentioned, it's important to include Subject Line. Your Signature is important, as well, so it's easy for employers to get in touch with you. Don't forget the basics, as well. Hotbabe@anywhere.com or anything similar is not a good email address, obviously, to use when you're job hunting. Instead, get a dedicated (and free) email account to use just for your job search.
Here's information on what to include in your job search emails, how to format your email, and how to make sure your email message is read.
Related: Sample Job Search Email Messages | Email Cover Letters | Ask a Cover Letter Question
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Email Cover Letters originally appeared on About.com Job Searching on Thursday, January 28th, 2010 at 10:00:39.
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Beware of Money Mule Job Listings On Monster, Careerbuilder, Indeed, And Simplyhired
January 28, 2010 10:47am from Diggings
The Ladders Is One Gigantic Scam That Preys On Unsuspecting Job Seekers
January 27, 2010 2:26pm from Diggings
How Often Do You Receive Rejection Letters?
January 26, 2010 3:37pm from Alison's Job Searching BlogIt seems like rejection letters have gone by the wayside. Employers used to take the time to, at least, let candidates know after an interview that they weren't getting the job. That doesn't happen so much these days.
How often do you receive an email or letter letting you know that you're not being considered for a job for which you have applied?
Related: Job Interview Follow Up | Ask a Follow-Up Question
How Often Do You Receive Rejection Letters? originally appeared on About.com Job Searching on Monday, January 25th, 2010 at 13:18:49.
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[Read Entry]The Secret to Writing a âÂÂMust-Read' Cover Letter!
January 26, 2010 1:37pm from Resume to Referral"Seasonâ Your Cover Letter With A Great Quote!
January 26, 2010 1:37pm from Resume to ReferralOne (Resume) Size Doesn't Fit All
January 25, 2010 7:37am from Alison's Job Searching Blog
There are lots of different opinions on what a resume should look like: one page, more than one page, objective, no objective, fancy fonts, pack your life story into it, keep it simple, just to name a few. What should you do when you're getting lots of different and sometimes conflicting advice?
First of all, what's most important is that your resume reflects you. A cookie cutter resume that looks just like everyone else's isn't going to serve you as well as a resume that is customized to reflect your relevant skills and your experience.
Renowned career expert, columnist, and author Joyce Lain Kennedy sums it up better than I can: to each his own. In a recent column, Joyce's shares the story of the "remarkably rotten resume of Juan S., a graduating senior at a local high school":
"Not only was his resume disjointed and useless, Juan had decorated it with his picture -- think mug shot on a wanted poster. Alongside Juan's "bad" resume sample, I placed several "good" resume samples and, of course, exhorted readers to emulate the latter. Yep, Juan was the first person in his graduating class to be hired for a decent job."
Following the solid theory that one size doesn't fit all when it comes to resume writing, Joyce Kennedy's book Resumes for Dummies, has terrific resume writing advice, especially for those (and that's most of us, at one time or another) whose employment background isn't quite perfect.
There's information on resumes for different phases of your life and special circumstances, as well as advice on how to target your resume, which is something we all should be doing.
Related Resources: Resume Tips | Resume Samples | Share a Resume Writing Tip
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One (Resume) Size Doesn't Fit All originally appeared on About.com Job Searching on Monday, January 25th, 2010 at 06:00:59.
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[Read Entry]Need Advice? Visit the About.com Job Search Forum
January 23, 2010 7:37pm from Alison's Job Searching BlogDo you have a job search question? Not sure about your unemployment benefits? Not finding enough job leads? Do you have a question on your resume?
When you need job search help, visit the About.com Job Search Forum. You will be able to ask questions and get (and give) advice and tips on topics including:
- Job Search and Employment Questions / Answers
- Resume, CV and Letter Questions / Answers
- Unemployment Questions / Answers
- Recommend a Job Site
Related: About.com Careers and Job Search LinkedIn Group | About.com Job Search Facebook Page | Follow Alison on Twitter
Need Advice? Visit the About.com Job Search Forum originally appeared on About.com Job Searching on Saturday, January 23rd, 2010 at 17:03:17.
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[Read Entry]Appropriate to Put Picture on Resume for Certain Jobs?
January 23, 2010 12:37am from Careerealism7 Effective Job Search Strategies for Executive Career Transitions
January 22, 2010 12:37am from CareerealismJob Application Tips for 2010
January 21, 2010 4:37pm from Daily RecruiterThe following is a short article to help you get started on the RIGHT road to applying for jobs in 2010.
*Read the job description completely! Make sure you have all or most of the qualifications required.
*Provide the exact information required by the job description! If an MS Word attachment of your resumé is requested, don't send a PDF file. If there is a request for the job title or job code, be complete in your response.
*Send a cover letter highlighting your experience! Focus on your experience and not a lot of flowery words that don't make you look any better anyway!
*Respectfully ask for an opportunity to discuss your qualifications further on the phone with the recruiter or hiring manager. I've often seen people apply for any job they can, jobs that they don't even remotely qualify for, then brag about how many they applied for today! Is this YOU?
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