Volunteering is a great way to network your way into a new job. If you are currently unemployed, volunteering your services is a great way to showcase your expertise, while gaining valuable experience and networking exposure. You never know who you might meet while volunteering. It is important that you volunteer doing something that you
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You only get one opportunity to make a first impression, so make it matter. Your cover letter is your introduction to your résumé, and ultimately to you. Here are ten mistakes not to make in order to leave a lasting impression: Don’t overuse “I” Don’t use a weak opening Don’t make it too long Do
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Always prepare questions to ask in an interview. Having no questions prepared sends the message that you have not been thinking about the job. Avoid asking questions that are obviously answered on the employer’s website and/or in any literature provided by the employer to you in advance. This would just expose that you did not
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Job Search Guide Your résumé and cover letter need to be targeted to each position you apply to using keywords. Your résumé should always be accompanied by a cover letter. Research companies before each interview. Come prepared to ask questions at interviews. Ensure that your online reputation is intact and free of skeletons and surprises.
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Wondering why you have received no responses to your résumé? Have you sent your résumé to dozens of companies, but have not yet received responses? Do you sometimes get interviews, but never a call for a second interview? Maybe it’s time to examine your strategy and marketing materials. It is time to make a change,
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Ready to kick your career into gear? Not sure where to start? APEX Career Services can help you get the wheels turning. Job seekers today need to be more focused and prepared to maintain an advantage over the competition. It is not enough to just submit résumés on job boards and job aggregators; instead, you
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When choosing a mentor, it is important to consider many factors. After all, you want to choose someone who is not only someone you can learn and grow from, but someone who also understands you, your career aspirations, and your desires. You want someone who will offer advice and insight with encouragement and support. You
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Are you ready to explore entrepreneurship? Have you always dreamed of being your own boss? Do you feel stifled by corporate America? Are you ready to start your own business? Well, you are not alone. Many Americans are leaving their jobs behind and starting their own small businesses. They are using their skills, passion, and
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It goes without saying that your résumé should always be accompanied by a compelling and targeted cover letter. Here are some tips to help you write a winning cover letter. Understand the Job Description You should always know in detail the position you are applying for. In doing so, you will be better able to
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Your résumé is a marketing tool that sells YOU. Recruiters spend about 15 seconds looking at your résumé. If you want to land your dream job, you need to write to the needs of recruiters. Knowing how to get recruiters to spend more time on your résumé will ultimately help you land the interview. Appeal
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Today’s job market is competitive, so you have to reinvent yourself and become a subject matter expert in order to stand out from your competition. You have to properly prepare for interviews if you want to do well. The following are some recommendations for preparing for interviews. Research the Company It is important that you
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Setting goals has to be specific. This means writing realistic and measurable long-term and short-term objectives. Are you setting SMART goals? Setting goals is more than deciding what you want to do. It includes establishing what you need to do to get where you want to go, as well as how long it will take
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