By: Kandice Thorn
Drafting a cover letter can be an intimidating process. Most people aren't sure what to include so they opt for the "kitchen sink" approach - include everything ("everything but the kitchen sink," as the saying goes) so as not to leave out the one thing that an employer might find interesting.
Unfortunately this approach usually backfires, as the letter contains so much information that the reader doesn't know what to focus on and misses whatever important point you are trying to make. Worse, the reader comes away with the impression that you are long-winded and don't know how to edit yourself.
Monday, January 26, 2015
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Preparing for an Interview? Practice Your Elevator Pitch!
By: Kandice Thorn
At the end of this month, dozens of Fordham LL.M. students will participate in the International Student Interview Program (ISIP), an annual job fair that brings together LL.M. students and employers from around the world. For students who will be participating in interviews, a little bit of advance preparation will be crucial. In this article, I will focus on what I consider to be the hardest interview question: "Tell me about yourself."
This question is the cue to launch into your "elevator pitch."
At the end of this month, dozens of Fordham LL.M. students will participate in the International Student Interview Program (ISIP), an annual job fair that brings together LL.M. students and employers from around the world. For students who will be participating in interviews, a little bit of advance preparation will be crucial. In this article, I will focus on what I consider to be the hardest interview question: "Tell me about yourself."
This question is the cue to launch into your "elevator pitch."
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