Have to write a cover letter. Use them as an enhancement to your resume! See this quick video by Brian Smith for About.com What to Include in a Cover Letter A good cover letter may be as important as a well-crafted resume when applying for a job. This About.com video will show you what information…Continue Reading The Dreaded Cover Letter
In Columbia Business School’s Columbia Ideas at Work, November 30, 2012 issue, Ken Wilcox explores the double edged sword of online social networks and give us something to think about. Facebook Friend or Enemy? Online social networks enhance users’ self-esteem — and lower self-control. Today, individuals have grown accustomed to sharing intimate details about their…Continue Reading Facebook – Self-esteem Booster. But is there a downside to all this social networking?
LinkedIn is a great asset when searching for a job, however there is some polite protocol that will make your job search more effective. Learn about LinkedIn Etiquette in this video from About.com. Courtesy of About.com by Christopher Berrien Linked In Etiquette for a Job Search…Continue Reading Linked-In Etiquette for Job Searches
Looking for quick answers to your career search questions? We’re going to be publishing some quick video clips, courtesy of About.com JobSearch, a great career website for both experienced and new job searchers. While there are thousands of good articles worth taking the time to read (we have many relevant resources on our website: careercenter.cofc.edu…Continue Reading Two-Minute Career Advice Videos
How to Write a Resume Interests Section This quick tip video by Christopher Berrien from About.com will help you decide if you want to include an “Interests” or similar section on your resume or combine it with something else, or not. Including your interests in a resume is optional and should only be done if your…Continue Reading How to Write an Interests Section on a Resume
What Employers Want to See On a Resume, article in NACE (National Association of Colleges and Employers), Oct. 4, 2012, contributed by Andrea Koncz. http://www.naceweb.org/press/releases/what-employers-want-to-see-on-a-resume.aspx…Continue Reading What Employers Want to See on a Resume
From NACE (National Association of Colleges and Employers) Knowledge Center Spotlight for Career Services Professionals Paid interns have a distinct advantage in the job market, according to results of NACE’s 2012 Student Survey. Overall, approximately 60 percent of 2012 college graduates who took part in paid internships received at least one job offer, according to the…Continue Reading Class of 2012: 60 Percent of Paid Interns Got Job Offers
By Helen Burnett-Nichols, BrighterLife.ca From CareerVitality While some people are fortunate enough to find their true calling on their first try, for others, finding the job that best matches their strengths, skills and interests may call for a career change – or several as they search for it. Vancouver resident Fannie Smith made a successful…Continue Reading Planning a Career Change?
by Joshua Waldman | From Recruiter.com The year 2012 seems to be the year of innovation around the job search. They say great inventions come when people find a better way to solve a problem. Others say laziness is the mother of all invention. But I say that great innovations happen when millions of Americans are…Continue Reading 4 New Job Search Tools to Check Out in 2012
by Catey Hill, Contributor Forbes.com Grandma and grandpa probably dish out advice on how to bake mouth-watering chocolate-chip cookies or how to change your own oil, but have they shared their wisdom on how to manage your money? If they’ve been mum so far, now’s your chance to get that advice (without a 25-minute phone…Continue Reading 10 Things Grandma Wishes You Knew About Money