by Blake Forrester
8/9/2011 10:47:00 AM
Choosing a nanny is serious business. After all, a nanny is responsible for the physical and emotional well-being of your loved ones. Depending on your children’s ages, she might also help shape their intellectual development and emerging personalities. The right nanny could be akin to an angel who helps your household run smoothly. The wrong nanny could be something else entirely.
Give yourself peace of mind by preparing well for your interviews and conducting background checks. Here a...
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by Blake Forrester
8/1/2011 10:05:00 AM
There are several pieces of advice that used to be the Ten Commandments for career advice. However, there are new sacraments these days, so here are the archaic pieces of advice that should be ignored at all costs.
Prim and proper language should be utilized on a resume: Resumes that contain genuine language stand out the most to potential employers. A professional tone should still be applied, but the style should sound personalized.
Answer the biggest weakness question with a positive: Thi...
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by Blake Forrester
7/27/2011 4:43:00 PM
A cover letter should be included with a resume when applying for a job. Cover letters let you communicate your skills and assets directly to the hiring manager, while making your application and resume look more professional. It also allows you to tell the hiring manager why you are the best person for the position. A cover letter should be no longer than one page long, and, ideally, should be between three and four paragraphs.
Here are seven tips to help you write a great cover letter:
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by Blake Forrester
7/25/2011 9:54:00 AM
Facebook doesn’t necessarily have a great reputation for business networking, but there’s no reason why you shouldn’t use it to your full advantage. In many respects it possesses some of the same perks as LinkedIn, at least insofar as it allows you to display all of the qualifications, skills, and experiences that might make you a promising job candidate. The communication options afforded by Facebook are much more casual and relaxed, though, so be sure to read through all of...
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by Blake Forrester
7/20/2011 9:40:00 AM
The application process isn’t finished once you’ve submitted your cover letter and resume—you should always follow up on an application by making a friendly, professional inquiry. This demonstrates to employers that you are serious about the position and that you are enthusiastic and motivated—and that’s exactly the kind of message you want to send.
You can manage your follow-up in a variety of ways—choose the option that seems to best suit your personality...
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