Relevant work on topics that impact current work force trends and dynamics.
How’s Your Network Working? – Stewart, #
by Carole Martin
Seeking a job and networking are a lot like trying to meet new people at any event. I recently moved to San Diego – knowing only my family and no one else in the […]
EMAIL COVER LETTERS: SHORT & SWEET – Stewart, #
By Louise Kursmark, CPRW, JCTC, CEIP, CCM
If you’re doing a lot of online job searching, take a close look at your cover letter. Is it interesting? To the point? Focused on the most important value you offer? Does it […]
Keeping Track of Your Contacts for Your Job Search – Stewart, #
by Kathy Condon
Your job disappeared. You are supposed to be out looking for work meeting people so you can find your next job. Yet, the thought of it makes you want to stay in bed and […]
Network… The Right Way – Stewart, #
by Linda Matias
I receive lots of e-mails from job seekers looking to network. Here’s one I received over the weekend from a fellow I don’t know and have never heard of:
Hello,
Here is my updated resume and contact information. […]
Email Rules – Stewart, #
Here are some rules that will help you write better emails.
- Verbs has to agree with their subjects.
- Prepositions are not words to end sentences with.
- And don’t start a sentence with a conjunction.
- It is wrong to ever split an infinitive.
- Avoid cliches like the plague. (They’re old hat).
- Always […]
Networking Know-How – Stewart, #
by Jane Ashen Turkewitz
There was a story in the media a few years ago about a relationship game that revolved around the actor Kevin Bacon. Two guys discovered it when they obviously had too much time on […]
NETWORKING: WHAT DO WE MEAN BY THAT? – Stewart, #
By Louise Kursmark, CPRW, JCTC, CEIP, CCM
Conventional wisdom tells us that networking is essential for an effective job search. What does that mean, exactly? Networking equals talking to people. It’s as simple as that. Yet […]
Five Cover Letter Mistakes – Stewart, #
by Teena Rose of Resume to Referral
To ensure you’re always using a cover letter properly, let’s review its intended purpose. A cover letter primarily connects your resume to an open position. To understand the importance of such […]