Writing Letter of Recommendation
December 15th, 2006
How to Write an Effective Letter of Recommendation
December 15th, 2006
When requesting a letter of recommendation, don’t be surprised if your instructor or supervisor hands the forms back to you and says, "Sure, why don’t you go ahead and write the first draft yourself, and I’ll revise it and sign at the bottom."
Chances are, that person will already be handling a large number of such requests, and in addition busy schedules sometimes call for letter-writi
What Interviewers Really Want to Know
December 15th, 2006
Such an interview gives the applicant a chance to rehash his/her accomplishments, and it gives you the opportunity to get a better sense of the person’s past experiences and aspirations. This, in turn, leads to a more tailored letter — and, the more tailored the letter, the more convincing it is.
The interview should help interviewers to clarify a number of points:The Purpose of the Letter. Ask the
Steps to Writing Your Resume
December 8th, 2006
Targeting Your Career and Audience – You must have a clear idea of what you want to accomplish in your professional life in order to maximize the impact of your resume for your targeted audience the hiring manager or graduate school admissions director.
Before you begin, ask yourself these questions. Are you:
Making a lateral move?
Seeking a promotion?
Career transitioning?
Pursuing admission
Cover Letter Are Necessary
November 16th, 2006
Cover letters are simply a letter of introduction. In these letters you are explaining who you are and why you are writing to the resume reader. It is a matter of courtesy that you introduce yourself when you are requesting something of them, in this case an interview.
What Instances Require a Cover Letter
If you are not shaking hands with the hiring decision maker and introducing yourself, then you need a cov
Interview Follow Up Letter
November 6th, 2006
A follow up letter will communicate interest, motivation for a position. A follow-up letter sent a few weeks after the initial application is essential in today’s poor job market. Hiring managers are seeing more and more applicants for each position and are generally so swamped that they cannot respond to all of them. Nor will they remember most.
To ensure that your candidacy gets the attention it deserves,
Formatting a Cover Letter
November 6th, 2006
Because a cover letter is your first chance to make a lasting impression with a hiring manager, it must be professional.
To accomplish this:
Always use the same heading for your cover letter that you have used in your resume.
Whenever possible, use the hiring manager’s name. This personalizes the document and shows attention to detail.
Include in your opening paragraph what job you’re interested in
Preparing Effective Cover Letter
November 6th, 2006
The cover letter is a business letter and is used to transmit your resume to a prospective employer. A good cover letter will communicate interest, motivation, and self-confidence, as well as some understanding of the position. You have the opportunity to introduce yourself, express your interest in a position, offer the employer insight into your personality through your writing style, and impress the employer wit
How to Answer to Common Interview Questions
November 6th, 2006
Always, answer to questions honestly. Talk about your true capabilities and qualifications without exaggerating your abilities. Do not be negative about your last experiences. Never speak negatively about another person or company. Never blaming or complain on somebody else. There is some example of basics questions to answer during interview.
Describe myself
This question is always hard to answer for the candida
The Importance of The Job Interview
November 6th, 2006
A strong resume and cover letter will get you an interview, but only a strong interview will land you a job. Please browse our informative interview section to learn how to prepare for an interview, answer common interview questions, establish rapport with the interviewer, and ultimately get the job.
The goal of job interview is to assess a potential employee to see if he/she has the social skills and intel