Monday, October 20, 2014

Engage Your Senses for Powerful Proofreading

By: Kandice Thorn

I am constantly emphasizing the importance of a *PERFECT* resume and cover letter, and today I'm going to give you a powerful tool to help you get there: using your senses.

Obviously, I am not suggesting that tasting or smelling your resume will bring it to the next level - that would be gross and creepy and ultimately useless.  But here is how engaging your senses of touch, sight, and hearing can help you make your document perfect.

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

What to Wear to an Interview?

By: Kandice Thorn

I could do an entire month's worth of blog posts about interview attire, but why do that when others have already done it so well?  This week, I'm going to highlight a couple of posts by others who have done a great job explaining proper interview attire.

Monday, October 6, 2014

What's the Deal with Cover Letters??

By: Kandice Thorn

Career advisors give widely diverse advice when it comes to cover letters.  Some assert that a good cover letter is key to getting a good job.  Others tell you that cover letters are obsolete and nobody reads them anyway.  The truth is probably a mix - some recruiters read cover letters and care very much about what they say; many others (perhaps most) toss them in the trash immediately; some might read them only after the resume has passed muster.