Creating Your Positioning / Elevator Speech
It’s time to pull together all of the information you gathered during your research and create your positioning (or elevator speech). Your personal position should highlight your expertise and unique abilities. You can “name drop” by including well-known companies, schools, and credentials in your positioning. Your personal positioning has two parts: a tagline and a […]
How to Develop Your Positioning Statement / Elevator Speech
Before you can position yourself properly in the job market and distinguish yourself from other job seekers out there, you need to get clear about the type of job you want and the type of company you want to work for. As you work to craft your positioning statement (also known as an elevator speech), […]
Phone Interview Tips: Part II
Phone Interview Tips So many first impressions are made on how a job seeker looks. But what if the first job interview is a phone interview? Remember, you only get one chance to make a first impression! When scheduling a phone interview, find out: The time of the call (clarify time zone) Who is calling […]
Phone Interview Tips: Part I
So many first impressions are made on how a job seeker looks. But what if the first job interview is a phone interview? Traditionally, phone interviews were used to conduct screenings for in-person interviews and to answer any questions not addressed in a resume. But, today, phone interviews are sometimes replacing in-person first interviews. Phone […]
Write Your Way to a Better Resume Training Series Plus Customizable Resume Templates!
Resume Training and Customizable Templates Did you know hiring managers typically spend less than 60 seconds skimming a resume? Did you know that many companies are now using computerized scanning systems to sort through resumes? In this one-of-a-kind, step-by-step resume training, created exclusively by certified resume writer, Amy Schofield, you will be guided through a […]
Networking Cover Letter Sample – Relocation
Networking cover letter sample – relocation: Our first networking cover letter sample provided content to customize for after a layoff. This networking cover letter sample provides content to customize for a relocation. Creating a networking cover letter is a great way to let your network know that you are moving to a new location and looking […]
Networking Cover Letter Samples
Networking Cover Letter Samples Have you ever used a networking cover letter to let your network know that you are looking for a position? The next few blog posts will provide networking cover letter samples for you to use in your job search. Sample networking cover letter after a layoff: Dear (Name): As you know, […]
Top Networking Tips – How to Network Confidentially and After You Start a New Job
How to Network Confidentially and After You Start a New Job The more people who know you’re looking for a new job, the more likely your current employer is to find out about it. Ever been surprised when a friend announces a new job and you didn’t even know they were looking? You can use […]
