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Wednesday, July 29, 2009



7 Tips for Surviving A Layoff

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1. Ask for more projects. I know this may sound like a crazy idea, and you might already be overloaded, but I knew a colleague in IT that had asked for additional projects and she survived three rounds of layoffs and still is working at her company. 2. Don't have the "It won't happen to me mentality". I'm not suggesting that you walk around scared that you have no job stability ...

Do I Really Need A Cover Letter?

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Do I Really Need A Cover Letter? I get this question more than any other from my clients – Do I really need a cover letter? The answer is YES you really need one! Think about a cover letter as the introduction to a story or the beginning of a movie. If you started the movie off at the midway point you might be lost, you wouldn't know the background or what was going on. Sure, once you ...

What are accomplishment-based resumes?

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Q: What one thing is ten times more likely to get your resume more attention from hiring managers and recruiters? A: Accomplishments! Allow me to explain. When I review a resume I'm thinking what can this person do for my company? Do they have the results to back up the experience? Are they the right candidate for the position? The best way to communicate this to a ...

How Long Should My Resume Be?

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Next to 'do I really need a cover letter', 'how long should my resume be' is a very popular question. I probably get it just as much as the cover letter question. The answer isn't a standard one it is more along the lines of 'It depends'. There are different standards for different situations. Here is a general guideline to follow: Entry-level: one to two pages at ...