You did it – you had the interview. It went pretty well, you were prepared and got along nicely with the interviewer. But wait – you’re not done! There’s still one very important step you need to take, a step that can seal the deal: The Thank-You Note.
Thank-you notes are old-fashioned. Maybe you’re like me and your parents made you write one for every family member who gave you a birthday present. And, like me, you often feel guilty for not sending them now. But in this age of 2-minute emails and 1-second texts, this quaint gesture is surprisingly powerful. [click to continue…]
According to the good folks at the Twitter Power System blog, back in June the average Twitter user spent just a hair over 31 minutes a day on the site and was one of 61 million unique visitors in that month.
Who knows how much time people spent on Facebook in June, but there were reportedly 122.5 million unique visitors to the site that month. [click to continue…]
With some kinds of disasters, like hurricanes, you get advance warning. If you pay attention to the weather reports, you have time to board up your house, pack up your belongings and get to safety.
It would be nice if you got similar alerts for career catastrophes, wouldn’t it? [click to continue…]
Question: If you’ve ever been hired without first meeting the employer in person, open your window and scream “Yes!”
Hear anything?
Neither do I.
Until more scientific proof turns up, just agree with me here: You can’t get hired by a computer or over the phone. [click to continue…]
What do employers look for in potential employees? That was the question that was posted recently on a career discussion forum online. Naturally, for each different position, the particular answers to that question would be different. However, there are some common skills that employers look for in all employees, whether the employee happens to be a network engineer or a fry cook. [click to continue…]
A cover letter can be the most important part of any package you send out into the world: it’s your opportunity to show hiring managers why you are the perfect candidate for their position. It’s also an opportunity to let your personality and background shine.
There are several things you should include in a cover letter: first, a simple introduction – what sets you apart from others in your field in terms of style, skills and experience. Next, it’s important to speak directly about the specific position you are applying for and why you want to work for that particular company. [click to continue…]
