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Prospective Employers

Conducting your Job Search

November 14, 2010

You want to be methodical about your job search, and do the most thorough job you can. A little bit of time spent on research will make all the difference. You’ll want to identify what prospective employers do, where they are located, the size of the company, key personnel. Engaging in research is also a [...]

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Openers: Still Identifying Information and Career Summary

April 11, 2010

Just type it like this: Jack M. Washington 232- 15th Street Royal Oak, Michigan 48233 (313) 255-1345 Take note: Name typed in capital letters (bold type, if available) Double space after name Address in initial capital letters and lower case Name of state spelled out (not initials – some people don’t know that “MI” is [...]

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Important Things to Consider After the Interview

April 1, 2010

Jot down key points: full name and title of the interviewer(s), what happens next, points you want to make in your thank-you letter, when the company has promised to contact you. If you haven’t heard from the contact person within that time, call. Prepare your inquiry in advance (repeat the main points from your thank-you [...]

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Information Retrieval

March 17, 2010

FAX machines aren’t the only technical assistance you can call on for help in finding a job. Computers can be essential, and these days, they aren’t used just for number crunching. If you want to compete effectively in today’s market, you must be as creative and aggressive about finding a job as possible. Computers are [...]

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After the Interview

March 7, 2010

If the interviewer doesn’t mention money, you can bring up the subject. Ask: “What is the salary range for this position?” (Keeping in mind, of course, that a “salary range” is abandoned every day when the right candidate comes along.) If an interviewer asks you: “What kind of salary are you looking for?” You don’t [...]

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What to Include In Your Chronological Resume

December 9, 2009

Here’s what you should in your chronological resume: Personal Information: Include your name, address, phone number, fax number (if applicable), and e-mail address. Be sure prospective employers can reach you at the address, and particularly at the phone number, you provide. Objective: Tailor it to the job you are applying for. Summary of Qualifications: This [...]

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