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A cover letter is essentially an invitation for a hiring manager, or some other potential employer, to read the resume underneath. Provide a snapshot of the information contained in a resume with help from a career and job placement specialist in this free video on cover letters.
Temping agencies work directly with certain organizations, therefore they know what it takes to work for a specific company. Find out how temping agencies place people in temporary work positions with help from a career and job placement specialist in this free video on temping agencies.
When filling out a job application, make sure to fill it out completely, pay attention to detail and read through the application entirely before filling it out. Discover why sections should never be left blank in a job application with help from a career and job placement specialist in this free video on job applications.
When preparing for a job interview, do research about the organization, pay attention to the job posting and smile to make the hiring manager comfortable. Find out why a person should never lie in a job interview with help from a career and job placement specialist in this free video on job interviews.
When dressing for a second job interview, consider the culture and surroundings of the organization that were witnessed in the first interview. Find out why it's better to be overdressed than under-dressed at a second job interview with help from a career and job placement specialist in this free video on job interviews.
After a job interview is over, send a thank you note or business letter so that it arrives before the decision is made. Learn about using e-mails and telephone calls after a job interview with help from a career and job placement specialist in this free video on job interviews.
When dressing for a job interview for a retail job, make sure to go to the organization before the interview to see how everyone else is dressed. Mirror the dressing style of retail employees so the manager can visualize the interviewee as an employee with help from a career and job placement specialist in this free video on job interview etiquette.
A common job interview question that people struggle with is one that involves describing strengths and weaknesses. Learn about providing examples when answering job interview questions with help from a career and job placement specialist in this free video on job interview questions.
A successful job interview is usually a result of a well-prepared interviewee and someone who has done research. Practice answering interview questions to ensure a successful job interview with help from a career and job placement specialist in this free video on job interview tips.
When writing a professional resume, make sure that the resume reflects the organization and job description, and list accomplishments instead of obvious duties. Outline what will be contributed to an organization when writing a resume with help from a career and job placement specialist in this free video on writing a resume.
Part-time work is specifically defined as working one to 30 hours per week, and anything more than 30 hours is considered to be full-time. Learn about how benefits are prorated for part-time employees with help from a career and job placement specialist in this free video on part-time jobs.
When applying for a position that requires computer skills, it's important to highlight certifications on the resume. Learn how to show experience working with certain computer programs with help from a career and job placement specialist in this free video on writing a resume.
When writing a resume, a number of power words can be used to make the resume sound better, and these are often big action verbs. Find out how to search for action verb lists with help from a career and job placement specialist in this free video on writing a resume.
When creating a fax cover letter for a resume, make sure to have the fax cover sheet separate from the cover letter and resume. Discover how to use a template for a fax letter with help from a career and job placement specialist in this free video on resume cover letters.
Entry-level jobs can be difficult to find, but it helps to pay attention to one's surroundings to spot help wanted ads. Look for entry-level jobs in places that typically hire part-time employees with help from a career and job placement specialist in this free video on entry-level jobs.
A person who is a beginner at networking should start by talking to her friends and telling them her situation. Learn about the benefits of talking to people, as opposed to passing on a resume, with help from a career and job placement specialist in this free video on networking and careers.
Matthew Thomas Matthew Thomas is a career and job placement specialist in the career services department at Cape Fear Community College in Wilmington, N.C. He is a 2008 graduate of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in communication studies.dkdk
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