A Simple Structure For Persuasive Presentations

Have you ever witnessed a terrible sales presentation? I remember one which was so bad I couldn't look, it was so embarrassing. But it needn't have been, here is an easy-to-remember formula for persuasive presentations.

First Impressions - Are They Really That Important?

When you consider that the average person when placed in new or unfamiliar surroundings will take in up to 70% of his initial information visually, the remaining 30% being divided between the auditory and kinetic senses, and a first impression will be made in a matter of seconds, you'd better make sure that they like the look of you or your presentations going to be all up hill!

Pair Your Powerful Resume with a Great Cover Letter

It's important to have a powerful resume that sells your value. However, almost as important is the cover letter you send with your resume. Find out how to craft a dynamite cover letter.

7 Steps To A Job-Winning Resume

A new resume can jump-start your career. Your network contacts may ask for a resume and some industries absolutely, positively demand a resume as the price of admission. When you begin thinking of your resume as a power source, the results can be astonishing.

Effective Resume and Cover Letter Writing - Part One

To begin, make a decision to discard any former knowledge learned about the “rules” of resume and cover letter writing. People commonly become stuck in “bad” writing habits from a time gone by.

How To Write The Perfect Cover Letter: Be Brief--And Be Gone!

The best cover letters are 'one-page wonders.' Why? Because they suit today's busy employers who are already overloaded and often overwhelmed. The best way to catch their attention is to 'be brief–and be gone.' Leave them wanting more...

The 5 Essential Telecommute Resume Components

Alright, so since we covered what to avoid in a telecommute r?sum? last week, here are the tips you need for your r?sum? to succeed!

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?

Career Advice: Are Resumes Obsolete As A Primary Job Search Tool?

While a resume is no longer a job seekers best friend, it’s still a necessary and important communication tool that bridges an information gap between you and your prospective employer. Prepare and use it as a secondary contact resource. Allow your personality and communication skills to be the primary instruments of your success.

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Acting Tip: Acting Resumes, Cover Letters, and Headshots, Oh My!

Amy's suggestions for creating a great cover letter and resume for actors. Break a leg!

Free Resume Template: Beware!

Downloading a free resume template can seem like the easy way to create a resume. It's easy all right, but be careful. A template is just a tool. Be sure to change it to fit you.

Targeting Your Resume is So Important For Your Career

Targeting your portfolio, (resume and cover letter) can get you any job you desire! The purpose of targeting is so you can find your perfect match, your dream job!

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.