Do you think a good cover letter matters when you have an awesome resume? You bet it does! If your cover letter doesn’t intrigue the person reading it, they won’t read your resume. A cover letter is what gives hiring managers a little bit of insight about you. It’s meant to catch the attention of the reader so they want…
Constructing a resume is one of the most difficult pieces of writing we do. How do we get started and figure out how to sum up our entire working history on one or two pages? In a prior post we discussed how to research for the ideal job. In this post, we will review how to write your resume to get…
Every day people we come into contact with influence us. Our partners, family, friends, and co-workers all have an effect on our thinking and self-esteem. Day in and day out these people influence us more than we realize. Karen ComfortHi, I’m Karen. Welcome to my website! I will show you how to establish the framework for an organized and successful leadership…
An important aspect of your job search is your resume. It is a document that is a reflection of you and what you have accomplished in the working world. Your resume is also considered one of the most important documents that you will ever write, as it can quickly open doors of opportunity or just as quickly slam them in…
Searching for a job or changing jobs can be pretty stressful. Reading countless job descriptions, constant resume and cover letter re-writing, and the interview process can put anyone in a state of high anxiety. Whether you’re a new graduate, currently employed, or unemployed, having the best strategy for your job search will alleviate a lot of that stress. Using these…
Think how great it would be if you had a job that made you want to skip into work every day. Sound crazy? It’s not. With several changes how you go about your job search, you will find the perfect job and be skipping to work in no time. Searching for a job involves more than glancing over the local…
Each January thousands make a New Year’s resolution to find their dream job. Though having a job that you love is one of the top goals every year, looking for a new job can be a combination of stressful, discouraging, daunting, and overwhelming emotions if you don’t know where to begin. Along with local resources, networking, friends, family, and in-company…