By: Kandice Thorn
This may seem like a very rudimentary topic for a blog post, but I see (and, yes, occasionally even make) enough mistakes in this area that I think it is worth the reminder. In professional settings these days, email is our go-to mode of communication, whether we are setting up meetings, negotiating contracts, or applying for jobs. Thus, it is extremely important that our email communication always be professional, concise, and clear.
This post addresses common mistakes that people make when they respond to an email or email chain. You can use this list as a checklist until the concepts become habitual for you.
Monday, September 23, 2013
Monday, September 16, 2013
Facebook Follies
By: Kandice Thorn
As Google searches become a routine aspect of the interview process, it has become crucial for job seekers to know and control what information employers will be able to access about you. In particular, Facebook profiles seem to land a lot of candidates in hot water - virtually everyone has a Facebook account, and Facebook's ever-shifting privacy policies make your "private" information difficult to control. In this post, I will discuss some common "Facebook Follies," and then I will discuss how you can avoid them.
As Google searches become a routine aspect of the interview process, it has become crucial for job seekers to know and control what information employers will be able to access about you. In particular, Facebook profiles seem to land a lot of candidates in hot water - virtually everyone has a Facebook account, and Facebook's ever-shifting privacy policies make your "private" information difficult to control. In this post, I will discuss some common "Facebook Follies," and then I will discuss how you can avoid them.
Monday, September 9, 2013
Resume Drafting: It's All About the Details
By: Kandice Thorn
What is the purpose of a resume? Most people would answer that the purpose of a resume is to convey your credentials to a potential employer. While this is true, the purpose is actually much broader than that. Your resume is also a sample of your very best work.
An employer who reads your resume is not just looking at the content, but is also looking at the resume's composition for attention to detail, organization skills, and professional judgment. Having a resume that demonstrates these skills can land you an interview even if your background is not a perfect fit for the position; likewise, even if you have the ideal credentials, sloppiness can land your resume in the "no" pile. Think of it like interview attire: if you show up to an interview in your pajamas, it doesn't matter what you say in the interview, you aren't getting the job!
What is the purpose of a resume? Most people would answer that the purpose of a resume is to convey your credentials to a potential employer. While this is true, the purpose is actually much broader than that. Your resume is also a sample of your very best work.
An employer who reads your resume is not just looking at the content, but is also looking at the resume's composition for attention to detail, organization skills, and professional judgment. Having a resume that demonstrates these skills can land you an interview even if your background is not a perfect fit for the position; likewise, even if you have the ideal credentials, sloppiness can land your resume in the "no" pile. Think of it like interview attire: if you show up to an interview in your pajamas, it doesn't matter what you say in the interview, you aren't getting the job!
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