So, a job seeker asked, “Is a cover letter required to accompany my resume when I apply for a job?” The answer is, No, a cover letter is not required to accompany your resume; however, without it, you won’t be able to completely tell your career story. Remember, your cover letter and resume work in …
Introduction: So a candidate who made a low value estimate of the job that they were interviewing for during their telephone interview, asked how could they change that estimated value during their in-person interview. Three Option Strategy: The answer is very easy. Remember that it is best to do your research on the front end …
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Introduction: So, we can hardly go any place these days without getting involved in a political conversation. It’s always like that during an election year. So, a job seeker asked, “Can an employer ask you, during an interview, who you voted for?” The answer is that here in America…No. A few reasons why are below. …
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A job seeker asked, “Why do recruiters still request job seekers resumes instead of referring to their LinkedIn profile?” Well, I have a four-part answer to this question for you. Four Reasons: First, you should not use your LinkedIn profile as a substitute for your resume. It should also not be a mirror image of …
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Even after being out of the workforce for a while, don’t let self-doubt sabotage your success. You have a great deal to offer.