Your Six Seconds!

So you have worked for weeks on the resume, had it reviewed by others, run the spell checker twice and confirmed proper use of words and grammar. Now it is ready for a thorough review by the hiring manager. You are hoping for a two or three minute detailed analysis - think again.

You will have about six seconds to get the attention of the reviewer and make the first cut ... to read again, or to wastebasket. It is of critical importance to be seen as a seriously qualified candidate in the top one third of the page and within six seconds.

Interested? see the full article here.

Get The Hiring Manager's Attention

Your resume’s cover letter needs to make a strong first impression that will entice employers to want to know you better. Researching the organization and demonstrating why you would make an excellent candidate for this particular job will set you apart.

• State why you like the company
• Use the job description as guidelines
• Bring your specific experiences to life
• The last paragraph should say you're eager to learn more about the position
• Add an individual touch by saying what your next steps will be

If this sounds interesting see the complete article  click here 

Advice for Making the Right Job Move

Whether you find yourself out of work and needing to find a new career path, or whether you're just ready to make a career change for personal reasons, now is the perfect time to figure out what sort of new position would truly fulfill you and make you happy, not just pay the bills. 
Consider the following exploratory steps:

1. Evaluate what you truly enjoy doing.
2. Determine your career goals.
3. Explore your preferred work style.
4. Analyze your preferred work environment.

If these topics raise an interest, read the complete article. Click here.

How to Keep Your Job!

Top 10 Tips for Keeping Your Job

If you have a job you're not thrilled with, before you turn in your resignation, take a look at these tips on how to keep your job. And, if you've successfully kept your job, share your advice on how you made your job work.

For the complete article, click here.