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How to Get a Good Job

Working at a good, stable and enjoyable job is very important, and there are specific tips on how to make these important decisions. Create a powerful resume and make a good salary with information from this free video series on how to make successful career decisions.

Series Summary

Since the advent of the Internet, individuals beginning a job search have a wealth of resources available when the time comes to look for new or different employment opportunities. In many ways, job hunting has been totally revolutionized as online classifieds, resumes on the web and the pure immediacy of a so-called live job search help both employers and potential employees find the information and positions they need more quickly and easily. Though the modern job market has changed a lot in the last ten to fifteen years, there are still undeniable elements to a job search that haven't and won't change regardless of technology's advances. Having an easy to read and informative resume, being able to research a job and negotiate with a potential employer, and taking advantage of your network of friends, associates and potential employers are still very important skills that every job hunter (and employee) should feel comfortable with and work to maintain. In this free video series, an experienced career consultant will discuss not only the ways in which technology and the Internet can assist you on your job search, but will also cover more traditional topics such as networking techniques, tips for doing research and familiarizing yourself with a company's product and business identity prior to an interview, techniques for making the most of an interview with a potential employer and the importance of setting goals during a hunt for employment. Learn how to use your references, accomplishments, and networking skill set to find a job that is perfect for you.
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  • Writing a Functional Resume

    Writing a functional resume is good for addressing skills that might not necessarily be in relation to the job applied for. Use many of the normal resume writing techniques when writing a functional resume, but focus sooner on specific traits that might not necessarily relate to the job by watching this free video by a career adviser on resume writing.

  • How to Write a Business Thank You Note

    A business thank you note is personalized, usually handwritten, short and to the point. The purpose of a business thank you note is to remind the interviewer of interest in a second interview, so use these tips from an experienced career adviser in this free video to write a great thank you note.

  • Writing a Clerical Resume

    A clerical resume should demonstrate what the applicant has done in the clerical field based on their accomplishments in this field of work. Write a professional and error free clerical resume with current contact information at the top of the page by using these tips from a career adviser in this free video on job guidance.

  • Writing a Work History for Resumes

    When writing work history on a resume, it is important to begin with the most recent employment and move backwards at least three jobs, making sure to keep any unemployed gaps in between each full. Write work history for any resume with specific important details using tips in this free video from a career adviser in this free video on job guidance.

  • How to Write a Work Resume

    Employers look at a resume and they want to know what you've done, when you've done it and where. Write a great work resume by including the right information in a concise and easy to read way by using tips from a career adviser in this free video on resume writing.

  • Writing Your First Resume

    Writing a first resume starts at the top of the page with personal contact information that should be centered on the page and easy to read. Write a resume filled with information pertaining to the job for which it is applied by using these tips from a career adviser in this free video on job guidance.

  • Writing a Simple Resume

    Writing a simple resume starts at the top of the page with personal contact information that should be centered on the page and easy to read. Write a simple resume filled with information pertaining to the job for which it is applied, by using these tips from a career adviser in this free video on job guidance.

  • How to Write a Reference Sheet

    A reference sheet is attached to a resume and includes detailed contact information for people who will vouch or speak highly of the applicant. Reference sheets are usually provided by request and are a good thing to always have ready for any potential employer, as shown in this free video full of tips from a career adviser.

  • Writing Objectives for a Resume

    The objective on a resume is what the applicant is seeking in a job. Use tips from a career adviser, such as centering or changing the font size to set focus on the objective of a resume, in this free video on resume objective writing.

  • Looking for a Career

    Aptitude Inventory Measurement Service (AIMS) is an option to help people choose a career path that is best suited for their personality. Consider things that are enjoyable to do and find a way to get paid to do them with a few tips from a career adviser in this free video on job guidance.

  • Putting Together a Resume

    When writing a resume, it is important to separate it from the many other resumes submitted for a job position, by paying attention to details such as font size and text alignment. Use a few of these creative resume writing tips to make a resume stand out in the crowd of applications with advice from a career adviser in this free video on job guidance.

  • Writing Resumes for Teens

    Writing a teenage resume is very specific since there is usually little to no experience short of babysitting and dog walking. Writing a resume can never begin too soon, so use every monetarily benefiting experience to write a resume as a teenage with these and other tips from a career adviser in this free video about resume writing.

  • How to Write a Follow-Up Letter

    A follow-up letter is typically written as a result of having an interview with someone, a networking meeting or an informational interview. Write a correctly organized follow-up letter with all the important pieces by utilizing the tips in this free video on letter writing from an experienced career adviser

  • How to Write a First Resume

    Building a resume starts at the top of the page with personal contact information that should be centered on the page and easy to read. Write a great resume filled with information pertaining to the job for which it is applied, by using these tips from a career adviser in this free video on job guidance.

  • How to Respond to an Employment Rejection Letter

    When receiving an employment rejection letter, try not to get too down because there are things to learn from the interview and the position. Be sure to thank even rejecting companies for their time and for being considered for a particular position with these tips from an experienced career adviser in this free video to write a great thank you note.

  • How to Target Job Opportunities

    Targeting job opportunity is usually done by either area and location, or salary and compensation. Target the right types of jobs that pay the desired salary by using tools and techniques presented in this free video on job searching by a career adviser.

  • How to Write a Professional Bio for a Company Website or Online Social Network

    A bio is a reflection of who a person is, and a detailed account of their background. Make sure to address more current details in a bio first, and older information later in the document, along with many other important details explained by an experienced career adviser in this free video to write a bio.

  • Resume Writing for Administrative Assistants

    Resumes should be geared towards the field of work for which they are submitted. Write a resumes for administrative assistant positions focusing largely on office work experience, and with an objective geared towards administrative desires using tips explained in this free video from a career adviser on resume writing.

  • Looking for Employment

    The first question to ask when looking for employment is, what type of job is the applicant is looking for, such as entertainment, office related, computers, etc. There are many job search tools available for applicants, such as temporary staffing agencies and the internet, that can be discovered with tips from a career adviser in this free video on job guidance.

  • Writing Job Application Letters

    Job application letters should have no misspelled words, and focus on the job for which the person is applying. Write a great application letter filled with information pertaining to the job for which it is applied, by using these tips from a career adviser in this free video on job guidance.

  • Making a Professional Resume

    There are basic components of every professional resume such as contact information, employment history and skills, that should always be included. Be sure to create a professional looking resume with current and accurate information using tips from this free video by a career adviser on resume writing.

  • How to Use a Recruiter to Get a Job

    All job recruiters, nationwide, typically work for a fee paid by the client company they are finding employees for. Learn a bit more about this industry, and how to get started with a recruiter in locating jobs, with advice from a career adviser in this free video on job guidance.

  • Looking for a Job

    When looking for a job, consider the desired career path, such as entertainment, office related, computers, etc. There are many job search tools available for applicants such as temporary staffing agencies, the internet. Find out how to use these search tools from a career adviser in this free video on career advice.

  • Writing College Resumes

    Writing a resume while still in college should be much like any other resume with personal information centered at the top and similar sections of objective, work history and skills. Get a good job out of college by composing a strong resume in college, highlighting skills and benefits that could be offered to any company looking to hire, with tips from a career adviser in this free video on resumes.

  • Writing Summaries for Resumes

    A resume summary is a direct reflection of what the applicant has done in a particular field of work, but also who they are as a person. Write a resume summary in which the name is centered at the top, and the length is three to four sentences with tips in this free video from a career adviser on resume summary writing.

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