How to Transform a Boring Note Into A Killer Cover Letter - Part II

Direct response marketing principles have been used for over 100 years to sell products to consumers. This article shows you how to take those same principle and use them to sell yourself to a hiring manager. I've personally used these techniques to get 3 job offers in 72 hours...and the phone kept ringing!

Cover Letter Warning: Watch Out For the BIG BAD WORD!

Just as Goldilocks was suspicious of the big bad wolf, be wary of the big bad word! You know the kind. Pursuant. Heretofore. Credence and all their contagious cousins! Unless you keep your guard up, these little pests will infest your cover letters like termites in a wood pile!

Expose Lies on Resumes

Research shows that 70% of the resumes on your desk right now contain fabrications and exaggerations. And it’s not just for that sales or middle management job. How do you legally detect these lies and protect yourself from costly hiring mistakes?

Sample Resume Objectives: Good, But Summaries Are Smokin'!

You've probably been told that every resume needs an objective statement. Wrong. They're good, but there's something much, much better.

Free Resume Examples: Untold Wealth In 10 Minutes!

If you look for job search help online long enough, you'll see similar claims. They're usually hype. There's no way a free resume example can be the best available to you. That you have to pay for...and if you're smart, you will.

Applying for a Job in Another Country? International Resumes

Preparing yourself for a significant change in your life and career by moving abroad? This article discusses what should one consider while creating an International resume.

How to Write a Scientific Resume

You’re a scientist, you’re very well educated, you’re intelligent, and so writing your own r?sum? should be easy, correct? I mean, how hard could it be? Especially if you have written your own thesis or dissertation in the past, you may feel that you can save the $300 bucks (or however much it costs, even if it is a tax deduction!) and simply do it yourself. The answer to this may surprise you…

Common Resume Mistakes

Avoid these costly resume mistakes!

Targeted Resumes - How to Target Your Resume to the Job You Want

Writing a general, one-size fits all resume won’t cut it in today’s competitive job market. You have to make an effort to stand apart from everyone else.

Corporate Flight Attendant Resume

Writing a resume can be one of the most daunting parts of any job search. If you are searching for work as a corporate flight attendant, your resume must include certain important information. Read on for valuable tips to help you craft a winning copy.

I'm Changing Careers - How Do I Format My Resume?

Are you ever stumped about which resume style or format to use when writing your resume? This article demystifies the complexities of how to approach this important decision. It will explain what each of the most popular formats are to help you decide which one is best for you.

How to Write a Better Resume

How many times have you wondered what you should and shouldn’t do when attempting to write your own resume? Wouldn’t it be handy to have a checklist of what to do and what not to do? This article does just that and provides visual examples of various components of a resume.

The Importance Of Writing A Good Cover Letter

Why a good cover letter is critical in getting a job interviews and how to write it so that you get prospective employer's attention.

Resume Writing Services - Don't Go There

If you want to be better prepared than your competitors in the job market, you need to write your resume and cover letter yourself. Save money and prepare yourself for the interview at the same time. It's a win-win situation.