Do You Have What It Takes To Be a Top Seller?

Tips on becoming a top salesperson in your business.

175 Power Verbs and Phrases for Resumes, Cover Letters, and Interviews

One of the cardinal rules of effective writing is to make your word choice powerful by selecting strong verbs, nouns, adjectives, and adverbs. Do your resumes, cover letters, and interview responses need a grammatical boost? Then try one or more of these 175 power verbs and phrases to improve your written and verbal word choice today.

What A Former Stay At Home Mom Knows About Creating A Stunning Resume That You Don't

During my job search I read dozens of books and articles took programs and even sat at the feet of two of the most experienced Human Resource professionals. In a few moments, you will learn the real keys to making your resume stand out and cause you to rising above the norm. Pay careful attention to this one, in fact you may want to print this article for your records.

Beat the Crowd with Winning Resume Cover Letters

Far too many people underestimate the importance of resume cover letters. In a sense, a well written cover letter works like an agent on your behalf. It tosses a sales pitch for you to the employer, explaining why you should be at the top of the list for interview calls. Taking the time to write a cover letter tells the employer you are willing to go above and beyond; not just simply slap a resume in an envelope and mail it. Not All Resume Cover Letters Are Created Equal No two resume cover letters should ever be the same ...

3 Cover Letter Secrets Revealed

Writing a cover letter can be like cleaning your garage -- you don’t know where to start ... and you just want it done. Well, pay attention. I’m going to share 3 cover letter secrets that should get you more interviews, while a lot of the guesswork out of your letter writing.

Sample Cover Letters ... The Hidden Pitfalls

You can benefit from sample cover letters as they can help you learn about the constructs of a high quality cover letter. However, there are some dangers in doing this ... If you have been sending out tons of resumes and cover letters and are not getting interviews you are probably wondering why. After all, you have the requisite education and work experience required in the job posting. You are sending in both a resume and cover letter as requested, so why aren't you getting any calls for interviews?

How To Write A Resume Cover Letter That Will Get Your Resume Read

In the age of e-mail your Cover Letter should go in the message of the e-mail and not as an attachment. Hiring managers and recruiters receive too many resumes to open and read each and every cover letter that comes as an attachment to an email. The chances are very good that a Cover Letter sent as an attachment will not be opened and read and it fact the email will simply be deleted.

How to Transform a Boring Note Into A Killer Cover Letter - Part I

Direct response marketing principles have been used for over 100 years to sell products to consumers. This article shows you how to take those same principle and use them to sell yourself to a hiring manager. I've personally used these techniques to get 3 job offers in 72 hours...and the phone kept ringing!

Successful Job Seeking - The Importance of Your Cover Letter

Don't let your cover letter let you down.

Your Resume Format - What Is The First Thing You Need To Do?

The first thing you need to do before you write your resume is learn how to format it. Just as if you were cooking a new dish you would follow a recipe, so too should you follow a specific format when you type your resume.

Resumes, Networking, Headhunters - Useless Without Marketing Sweet Spot

There’s no such thing as a bad job market, only bad marketing. Know how to turn a frustrating job search into a satisfying career find? You’ve got to cross-pollinate the right elements of strategic marketing and remix all you know about the job hunt and exposure to opportunity.

Make 'em READ Your Cover Letter Using This Killer Secret!

Got your attention? Great. That was my intention. Who wouldn't want to read on when the title promises a 'killer secret.'

How to Write a Resume

It's likely you landed here to learn how to write a better resume. Here is a guide to help you.