Cover Letters

US Olympic athletes, swimmer Ryan Lochte and gymnast Jordan Wieber, both had some not-so-great performances over the last couple days. Lochte didn’t medal in the 200-meter freestyle, and Wieber, who was the defending world all-around gymnastics champion, didn’t make it into the finals as an individual. But for both of these athletes, the Olympics aren’t … Read More

You sure caught the attention of that Recruiter. Your glamour shot looks great, but now you have the Recruiter wondering if this is the type of thing you send in with a job application, what sort of stuff do you have posted elsewhere? Your lapse in judgment just cost you that interview. Check out the … Read More

There’s no denying that a powerful, customized cover letter is a key piece of any job search. It’s often how a potential employer decides whether or not to read your resume. So how do they work? Know your audience and find a balance. Think of it like this: the cover letter is the advertisement for … Read More

Resume writing can be a challenging task to take on yourself. There’s a lot to consider when it comes to resume formatting, keywords and job descriptions. These are all important elements of a stellar resume, but you may be overlooking the little things that show your attention to detail, or lack thereof. A small typo … Read More

Companies are screening more closely than ever before. Getting caught in a lie could raise enough questions about your character to cost you the job. When searching for a job, there are a lot of things that can go wrong. You can stutter during a cold call, get lost on the way to the interview … Read More

3 ways to highlight your unique value proposition. Job seekers often overlook the cover letter in favor of the resume, but it’s just as important and effective in getting you noticed by your dream employer. It’s not only a way to expand on your experience, but showcase your unique selling points, or personal brand. When … Read More

Results of a recent study could change how recruiters look at your rocky employment past. In a recent study released by Evolv, over 100,000 call center employees were asked about their employment history and their current tenure. The results could change how recruiters look at your rocky employment past. Recruiters try to screen out “job … Read More

Use the right keywords to tap the ”hidden accomplishments” in every job description. Resume experts tell us that it is important to capture the attention of hiring managers through certain keywords that express “dynamic” concepts. This is often referred to as putting “action verbs” in your resume. These may be words such as “transform”, “forge”, … Read More

Tips to help keep you in the running with hiring managers when you want to relocate. Now that you’ve decided you want to relocate and your calculations tell you that the financial math is on your side and you can afford to relocate, there’s still one small detail to work out — getting the actual … Read More