Amanda Clark — August 28, 2017 Follow @GrammarChicInc — August 28, 2017 As a jobseeker, it’s important for every piece of personal marketing collateral you send out to be error-free and professional. This includes, obviously, your resume and cover letter. And, it includes the thank you note you send after your interview. Believe it or … Continue reading Sending a Thank You Letter Could Cost You Your Job
Clayton Wood — August 1, 2017 Follow @ClaytonWWood — August 1, 2017 StartupStockPhotos / Pixabay A few years ago, I found myself in dire need of some formal C level management skills. I started a company in 2007 that quickly grew into a good sized start up service with around 100 employees. It was a … Continue reading An Open Letter to C-Suite Executives About Strategic Planning
Amanda Clark — April 1, 2017 Follow @GrammarChicInc— April 1, 2017 Though the debate rages on regarding resume length, many people are in agreement that your cover letter should be short and sweet – no more than one page. There are always exceptions, but this is the general rule of thumb. If you’re onto a … Continue reading Tips for Tightening Up Your Cover Letter
Jeanette Nyden — December 23, 2016 Follow @JeanetteNyden— December 23, 2016 Boy am I hopping mad! If you were here with me you would see the steam coming out from my ears! It is 4 pm Sunday afternoon and I was comfortably reading the Sunday New York Times Week in Review when I came across … Continue reading Since When Did Negotiation Become a Four Letter Word?
by Ken Thoreson Follow @/KenThoresonAugust 29, 2016 The 4 Letter Word in Success How successful can I really be? People ask me that all the time, my normal response is: Do you know what it takes? I have worked with thousands of individuals over the many years at Acumen Management Group; a wide variety of … Continue reading The 4 Letter Word in Success
by Simon Davies December 17, 2015 Follow @SimonTheoDaviesDecember 17, 2015 At various points throughout their careers, professionals will need to prepare a CV and cover letter. Although this task should be a simple one that’s purely based on achievements and aspirations, it is often dreaded and hugely affected by preconceived notions. For example, graduates with little … Continue reading The 4 Rules Behind a Great CV & Cover Letter
by Tim Ash December 3, 2015 Follow @tim_ashDecember 3, 2015 I feel like we’ve been growing apart, lately. We used to stand for the same things: We used to fight clutter together. We would hate-laugh together as sites with rotating banners littered the web, with owners thinking letting all the groups have a piece of … Continue reading An Open Letter to “Minimalist” Sites
Virginia FrancoNovember 5, 2015 Career transitions can be daunting in today’s market where hiring managers expect to immediately see how you are a perfect fit for the position they need filled. Although challenging, a career change is not insurmountable. When paired with a persuasive resume, a compelling cover letter will help set the stage to … Continue reading Four Steps To A Cover Letter For Career Transition Success
Amanda ClarkNovember 4, 2015 Wouldn’t it be great if every job posting contained a thorough description of the position, responsibilities, and qualifications? While some do an excellent job at preparing job seekers, others leave much to be desired. It can be tough to figure out how to customize your cover letter (and your resume) when … Continue reading Crafting an Engaging Cover Letter from a Vague Job Description (OSGT) (EC)
Amy EdwardsOctober 6, 2015 Picture the scene; you’ve found a great-sounding vacancy, you’ve tailored your CV to the role, you’ve written up a pretty succinct cover email and you’re just about to send your application off when you spot something at the bottom of the job advert which stops you in your tracks… the employer … Continue reading 5 Things To Include In Your Cover Letter
