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Effective Email Cover Letters
May 14, 2007

In this high-tech age, it is very easy to apply for a number of jobs in one day through the Internet. Most companies advertise their open positions on their Web sites, using detailed job descriptions and easy-to-follow directions on how to apply for them.This is where your e-mail cover letter can be... more >>

How to Write a Good Cover Letter
May 10, 2007

Your cover letter is the first chance you have to make a good impression on your future employer. A good cover letter can open up the door to the next step in your job-search process, while a bad cover letter can slam the door shut on your chances of ever even getting your resume seen.  Whether... more >>

Behavioral Interviewing
May 03, 2007

With spring in the air and the job market in bloom, I thought I would focus this article on an often-forgotten part of the job search-prepping for job interviews. Most of you are familiar with traditional interview questions, such as "Tell me about yourself," or "What are your strengths... more >>

April 2007—Storytelling
March 25, 2007

This month, I decided to focus our newsletter on the importance of storytelling. In coaching my clients, I have noticed that although they have fantastic degrees and backgrounds, their ability to tell impactful stories is fairly limited. For me, storytelling is extremely important, whether you are... more >>

Making Your EQ as Good as Your IQ
March 20, 2007

More companies are looking at many additional facets of a prospective employee before making a hiring decision. At the top of this list is emotional intelligence, or the ability to function as an emotionally healthy employee.While IQ certainly is still valued (companies do want to hire workers intelligent... more >>

Finding Your Correct Work-Life Balance
March 15, 2007

In the past, finding an acceptable work-life balance seemed to apply only to young working moms who had small children. In recent decades, that has extended to young working dads, too. Now, work-life balance has become a significant factor in deciding whether to accept a new job for many workers of... more >>

Don't Neglect Using Newspaper Ads
February 26, 2007

In a 1982 press conference, President Ronald Reagan wondered why unemployment was so high when The New York Times could list 44 pages, The Washington Post 33 pages, and The Los Angeles Times 65 pages "of those tiny help wanted ads." Ah, those were the days! But, that was the 1980s, just at... more >>

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