Cover letters are simply a letter of introduction. In these letters you are explaining who you are and why you are writing to the resume reader. It is a matter of courtesy that you introduce yourself when you are requesting something of them, in this case an interview.What Instances Require a Cover LetterIf you are not shaking hands with the hiring decision maker and introducing yourself, then you need a cover letter to introduce you. If you are shaking hands with the hiring manager, you are int…
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Interview Follow Up Letter
Posted by admin on November 6th, 2006
A follow up letter will communicate interest, motivation for a position. A follow-up letter sent a few weeks after the initial application is essential in today’s poor job market. Hiring managers are seeing more and more applicants for each position and are generally so swamped that they cannot respond to all of them. Nor will they remember most. To ensure that your candidacy gets the attention it deserves, use a follow-up letter to again place yourself in front of the hiring manager. Not only w…
Formatting a Cover Letter
Posted by admin on November 6th, 2006
Because a cover letter is your first chance to make a lasting impression with a hiring manager, it must be professional. To accomplish this: Always use the same heading for your cover letter that you have used in your resume. Whenever possible, use the hiring manager’s name. This personalizes the document and shows attention to detail. Include in your opening paragraph what job you’re interested in and a specific reason as to why you feel qualified for this position. Include in the body of the l…
Preparing Effective Cover Letter
Posted by admin on November 6th, 2006
The cover letter is a business letter and is used to transmit your resume to a prospective employer. A good cover letter will communicate interest, motivation, and self-confidence, as well as some understanding of the position. You have the opportunity to introduce yourself, express your interest in a position, offer the employer insight into your personality through your writing style, and impress the employer with your communication skills. Appearance Hiring managers routinely receive response…
How to Answer to Common Interview Questions
Posted by admin on November 6th, 2006
Always, answer to questions honestly. Talk about your true capabilities and qualifications without exaggerating your abilities. Do not be negative about your last experiences. Never speak negatively about another person or company. Never blaming or complain on somebody else. There is some example of basics questions to answer during interview. Describe myself This question is always hard to answer for the candidate but you have to be prepared to answer. Simply, describe your personality and char…
The Importance of The Job Interview
Posted by admin on November 6th, 2006
A strong resume and cover letter will get you an interview, but only a strong interview will land you a job. Please browse our informative interview section to learn how to prepare for an interview, answer common interview questions, establish rapport with the interviewer, and ultimately get the job. The goal of job interview is to assess a potential employee to see if he/she has the social skills and intelligence suitable for the workplace. Similar interviews are also used for admissions to s…
Types of Resumes
Posted by admin on November 6th, 2006
Find out why career changers and those with spotty employment records might benefit from a good resume. There is the different type of resumes:Chronological The chronological resume is organized by job titles with the most recent position listed first.Functional The functional resume rearranges employment history into sections that highlight areas of skill and accomplishment.Electronic A resume (chronological or functional) formatted to read well when scanned and searched by optical scanning sys…
Reverse Chronological vs.Functional Resumes
Posted by admin on November 6th, 2006
In modern resumes, information about skills and experience can be listed using three distinct formats:Reverse chronological Generally speaking, hiring managers prefer that employment data is provided with the most recent job listed first, followed by the next most recent, and so on. In that way, it’s easy to see career progression from an entry-level position to a more senior status. It’s also easy to detect gaps in dates of employment. These gaps lead some candidates to use a functi…
Difference Between Curriculum vitae (CV) and Resume
Posted by admin on November 1st, 2006
Curriculum vitae, or CVs, as these documents are also known, have widespread use overseas, where they are preferred to resumes. In the United States; however, resumes are most often used. CVs are warranted under the following conditions: The jobseeker is in an academic field (college or university professor) and is seeking a teaching position. The candidate is in employed in research, medicine, or a similar discipline and is seeking a residency, fellowship, or admission into a program (i.e. Ph.D…
How to Ask For a Letter of Recommendation
Posted by admin on November 1st, 2006
Writing a letter of recommendation requires considerable effort. Don’t just blurt out a request to a supervisor or instructor you see walking down the hallway. Choose your letter writers carefully and plan out your timing and approach. Most importantly, don’t procrastinate.ASK SOMEONE WHO KNOWS YOU WELLWhen deciding on whom to ask for a letter of recommendation, don’t simply think of those classes or projects in which you have done well; think of those instructors or supervisors who are most fam…
