Making the Most of Your Talents and Opportunities “Chance favors the prepared mind.”– Louis Pasteur You are most likely to succeed in life if you use your talents to their fullest extent. Similarly, you’ll suffer fewer problems if you know what your weaknesses are and if you manage these weaknesses so that they don’t matterContinue reading “Personal SWOT Analysis”
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How to Answer ‘Why Do You Want This Job?’
What’s the best answer for this interview question? Prepping for an interview may lead you to one of the top job interview questions: “Why do you want this job?” Most employers ask this question (even if not using those exact words), and candidates spend a lot of time strategizing to have the right answer. There are severalContinue reading “How to Answer ‘Why Do You Want This Job?’”
Why Thank-You ‘Cards’ Never Go Out of Style
Sometimes it’s the little things that make a big difference, especially in your job search. You’d be surprised at how many candidates forget ‘common’ courtesies throughout the interview process, even when they know that making a great first impression is crucial. Remember, just as you are interviewing the company to make sure they are aContinue reading “Why Thank-You ‘Cards’ Never Go Out of Style”
How to Tailor your Resume
Applying for a job? You’ve probably heard the advice plenty of times (like here, here, and here) to tailor your resume for the position. But, you might not know exactly how to put it into action. What does tailoring your resume involve? How many chances do you need to make? What content should you be focusing on? ItContinue reading “How to Tailor your Resume”
How to Spin 1 Resume Bullet 5 Different Ways
Responsible for handling 50+ client calls per day. Exceeded sales goal by 7%. Trained 5 junior team members on compliance procedures. To be as truthful as possible, has your resume ended up being kind of, you know, boring? While it’s incredibly important, to be honest in your resume, that doesn’t mean you can’t spice itContinue reading “How to Spin 1 Resume Bullet 5 Different Ways”
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