Dare to Dream by Day

How could this salesman possibly win such a large account with so much ease? Was it his flawless performance? Was it his point-by-point presentation? No. The truth is that our young salesman belongs to an exclusive club. It is a club made up of those who have a definite purpose in life - those who are not afraid to dream by day.

First Impressions - Are They Really That Important?

When you consider that the average person when placed in new or unfamiliar surroundings will take in up to 70% of his initial information visually, the remaining 30% being divided between the auditory and kinetic senses, and a first impression will be made in a matter of seconds, you'd better make sure that they like the look of you or your presentations going to be all up hill!

Beat the Crowd with Winning Resume Cover Letters

Far too many people underestimate the importance of resume cover letters. In a sense, a well written cover letter works like an agent on your behalf. It tosses a sales pitch for you to the employer, explaining why you should be at the top of the list for interview calls. Taking the time to write a cover letter tells the employer you are willing to go above and beyond; not just simply slap a resume in an envelope and mail it. Not All Resume Cover Letters Are Created Equal No two resume cover letters should ever be the same ...

How To Write A Resume Cover Letter That Will Get Your Resume Read

In the age of e-mail your Cover Letter should go in the message of the e-mail and not as an attachment. Hiring managers and recruiters receive too many resumes to open and read each and every cover letter that comes as an attachment to an email. The chances are very good that a Cover Letter sent as an attachment will not be opened and read and it fact the email will simply be deleted.

Successful Job Seeking - The Importance of Your Cover Letter

Don't let your cover letter let you down.

How To Write The Perfect Cover Letter: Be Brief--And Be Gone!

The best cover letters are 'one-page wonders.' Why? Because they suit today's busy employers who are already overloaded and often overwhelmed. The best way to catch their attention is to 'be brief–and be gone.' Leave them wanting more...

Cover Letter Magic: 4 Ways To ASK For The Job Interview - And Get It!

Just how important it is to ASK for the job interview clearly and directly in your cover letter?

Writing Great Cover Letters

Writing cover letters is a mysterious art. Most of us already realize that it is an important part of any resume, but most of us neglect to comprehend the importance of a well-written cover letter, personalized for the employer you are sending it to.

Update Your Resume Today

Just because you just got a new job, or you may not even be looking for a new job at the moment, that's no reason to not be keeping your resume up-to-date and ready at a moment's notice. Who knows when that next great opportunity might present itself? Is your resume ready?

Free Resume Template: The ONLY One You'll Ever Need

A free resume template can be a good tool. Inexpensive packages of resume templates can be helpful also. But you might do just as well using a bare-bones resume skeleton you create yourself, based on studying good free resume samples.

Targeting Your Resume is So Important For Your Career

Targeting your portfolio, (resume and cover letter) can get you any job you desire! The purpose of targeting is so you can find your perfect match, your dream job!

Sample Resume Objectives: Read, Don't Copy

If you copy a sample resume objective you found online, prepare for a nasty surprise. Your goal is stand out, but copying makes you fit in! Instead, read all the samples you can find, then write your own.

Common Resume Mistakes

Avoid these costly resume mistakes!

Resumes or Application Forms: Which is Better?

Does your business have a well designed application for emplyment form? Learn how to use this simple document to more effectively find the winners you seek for your team.