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Using your Resume

November 10, 2010

You may be able to see the interviewer without the application if you say: “I have my resume with me.” Let’s face it there is some bias against an older job seeker, and one way of overcoming the problem is to make many, many contacts. My rule of thumb is, if you’re not getting rejections, [...]

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What Not to Include

August 28, 2010

Salary Information My advice is to leave out salary information, even when an ad specifically asks for it. You want to focus the reader’s attention on your in-depth experience and on the value you bring to the job, not on the cost. Salary may also keep you from getting the interview. If it’s “too high” [...]

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Part II: The Right Stuff: Resumes and Cover Letters

December 6, 2009

If you are trying to land your first job If you were fired from your last job If you want to emphasize areas of your work experience other than your most recent job If you want to change industries, but your experience to date isn’t in the industry you’re trying to transfer into If you [...]

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Third Paragraph: Why Them?

October 1, 2009

This is the part a recruiter really likes to see. It is where you show that you have actually done some research and really want to work for him. Not the guy down the road, but him! And then you get to tell him why. Here are a few ways to let an employer know [...]

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Part II: The Right Stuff: Resumes and Cover Letters

September 20, 2009

Before you start writing Follow standard business letter format when you write your cover letter. Don’t get fancy. From start to finish, here’s a quick breakdown of the sections your letter should include. Refer to this list as you write. Heading or Return Address: Include your name, complete mailing address, and your e-mail address, if [...]

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Disadvantages of the Targeted Resume Letter

September 14, 2009

Time consuming to write; without RedHot spice, the letter may not contain enough information to show you are qualified for the position; if your background is extensive, you may shortchange yourself. Targeted resume letters don’t look like resumes and may be perceived by conservative employers as negatively unconventional, especially at managerial levels. Related Websites Resumes [...]

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