The last thing you want to have happen is go to an interview for a great job only to have the employer ask for references that you do not think you have. Remember, references can be educational, character, or professional; but, if you cannot think of one person from any of the aforementioned areas, then […]
Asking for a reference can be a scary task. For many people, it is not a comfortable experience asking others to say nice things about them; but, it has to been done knowing that you will be asked for references during your interviews. So, here are some tips for approaching your potential references. After calling […]
References are people you ask to confidently speak about your knowledge, skills, abilities, personality type, attributes, and qualifications when you are applying for a specific job. Essentially, references are the people who can support your claims about being a good candidate for said job. You will want to ensure that the people you ask to […]
We find ourselves at crossroads. There are a couple of different ways to close your cover letter. You can choose to not end on an action statement and sit back waiting patiently for the employer to call you. Or, you could end on an action statement, taking responsibility for your job search, thus demonstrating responsibility, […]
As previously mentioned, your cover letter really ought not to be more than one page in length. Thus, you will likely create a letter with approximately three paragraphs. Breaking down the cover letter in parts/paragraphs makes the task not so daunting right?
You will open with an introduction; remember this is your first impression, so make […]
