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Resume Writing Tips

Should Job Seekers Follow Up After an Interview?

March 24, 2011 /

Clients often ask us if they should follow up after an interview.  There can be a lot of doubt and confusion about whether following up is a proper job search strategy.  But the answer is: YES! The majority of candidates will never follow up after an interview.  I would say that for every ten people…

Networking Through Business Lunches or Trade Shows

March 23, 2011 /

Although the Internet has been a boon to networking over the past decade or so, there is something to be said for a face-to-face networking over business lunches or trade shows. Adding a personal touch that might be missing from cold emails and Twitter, a lunch with a colleague can be an invaluable tool for…

When You Should Follow Up After Submitting an Application

March 22, 2011 /

Wondering whether you should follow up after you’ve submitted an application for employment? In very rare circumstances you’ll have the HR manager’s e-mail address or contact information (most likely you won’t if you’ve applied online in some form or fashion). But if you do have the employer’s contact info, when should you contact them after…

What Degrees Earn the Most in Terms of Pay?

March 21, 2011 /

As students near graduation from college, or are starting back to class, more often than not their thoughts turn financial. Whether they chose a major with an end career in mind or they use their college education as a springboard for new opportunities, all students must consider their return on investment. With the cost of…

How to Ace an Interview – 10 Tips For Making a Great Impression

March 18, 2011 /

Interviews can be nerve-wracking; especially since the advent of the behavioral interview-where employers added a whole new level of question to help determine not only your skill-set, experience, and goals, but to better understand your personality and how you handle situations. Still, the basics for being your best remain much the same. So, here are…

100 Jobs from Nowhere

March 16, 2011 /

From the experts at CareerAlley Is that sound you hear the sound of your career clock ticking away? Do you feel like you are in “the wrong” job and worry that you will not be able to transition to “what you really want to do”? You are not alone, this happens to many people. Sometimes…