May
28
2009

Cover Letters Do Matter

When you visit the book store in search of that great book that will hold your attention or keep you on the edge of your chair for the next few days or weeks, how do you pick one that will meet these expectations? Typically you would look at the cover flap or the back of the book and read the synopsis of the story. Did it peak your interest? Can you see it providing the relaxation, information, suspense, action or romance you are seeking? If the answer is no, you put it down and go on to the next book on the shelf. If the answer is yes, you buy the book, get comfortable, open it up and excitedly read.This is the same process

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May
6
2009

Proceed With Caution

In work, as in life, we face dilemmas every day. For every question, there are often as many answers as there are opinions. When the question is, How do I get hired? the answers can, and do, change constantly, depending on the trends of the moment, the industry, the organization, the area, and, obviously, the candidate.Sifting through the flood of ever changing suggestions and expert opinions to find that winning combination of common sense, innovation, and smart business strategy can be a daunting task for even the most intelligent and motivated job seeker. There is no 'one-size-fits-all' when it comes to career planning,

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