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September 21, 2020 — 0

How to Write the Perfect Thank-You Email After an Interview

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Congratulations — you’ve landed an interview for the job of your dreams, and nailed every single question the interviewer asked you.

Now it’s just time to head home and wait for your phone to ring, right?

Not if you actually want to get the job.

Your next step after leaving the interview should be to send your interviewer a thank-you email. It doesn’t have to be elaborate or poetic, but you need to thank them for taking the time to speak with you.

Why Should You Write a Thank-You Email?

A survey of employers by Career Builder found 22 percent of employers are less likely to offer a job to an interviewee if they don’t receive a thank-you note.

Eighty-six percent of those same employers feel a missing thank-you note shows a lack of ambition and follow-through. 

Sending a thank-you note is another opportunity to sell yourself and your skills and to set yourself apart from the pack.

It shows how keen you are for this job and can tilt the balance in your favor if it’s a close competition between a few candidates. Read More

February 3, 2020 — 0

How to Write a Functional or Skills-Based Resume (With an Example)

How to Write a Functional or Skills-Based Resume

Whether you’re just entering the workforce or you’ve been working professionally for years, your resume is one of the most important documents for advancing your career. As the first introduction to your skills and personality, you want your resume to accurately reflect what you’re capable of.

Chances are, you’ve been told a resume should showcase your work history in a reverse chronological order. For someone who has followed a traditional path to advancing their career, this can be the best way to outline your accomplishments and relevant skills.

However, a reverse chronological resume isn’t right for everyone. Sometimes, a functional or skills-based resume just makes more sense. 

But what exactly is a skills-based or functional resume and when should it be used? Let’s break down when you may want to consider using this type of resume.  Read More

April 12, 2019 — 0

How to Showcase Your Education as Experience in Your Resume

No experience is a wasted experience. If you’re starting a new career or switching into one, you might think that you don’t have any relevant experience to include in your resume…well think again!

Even if you don’t have any professional experience in the new field you’re looking to enter, you can always frame your education to showcase your skills.

Many projects students work on during college or certificate programs resemble real-world problems and can be used to show your potential employer how you could add value to their company.

Here are a few questions that can help you brainstorm: Read More

May 4, 2018 — 0

9 Best Questions to Ask at the End of the Interview

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Congratulations! You’ve landed an interview. You’re one step closer to getting your dream job. 

No doubt you’d start preparing for the interview questions that might be asked from you.

But the interview is also a chance for you to get to the know more about the company and the role for which you’ve applied.

Asking questions about the company, the hiring manager and the position also shows you’re serious about getting a feel for what working for the organization is like. It proves you’ve taken time to picture yourself in the position, and that you’re serious about finding out whether it’s the right fit for you.

It leaves a strong impression with the interviewers and often can make the vital difference when it comes to selection between two equally skilled applicants.

Let’s take a look at a few of the best questions you should ask at the end of the interview. Read More

March 8, 2018 — 0

How to Network Your Way to a New Job

How to Network Your Way to a New Job

One of the biggest struggles with getting a new job is getting noticed in the first place. If you’re only applying to jobs you find online, it could take you even longer to get an interview. Because there are dozens or even hundreds of applicants for each online posting, you have a lot of competition.

However, if you have a large network, finding a new job can be much easier. When you know someone on the inside, they can let you know of jobs before they open, or ensure your resume gets in front of the right person. With the right connections, you can find the job of your dreams much sooner.

Let’s take a look at a few different tips you should use to improve your professional relationships to get a new job. Read More

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