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Prepare Yourself and Get Hired

The interview is an opportunity for you and the candidate to gather information. The company wants to know if you, the candidate, have the skills, knowledge, self-confidence, and motivation necessary for the job. You can be sure that your resume and cover letter grabbed the employer's attention. Their goal is to determine whether you will fit in with the organization's current employees and philosophy. Likewise,…

Sales Letters

Although e-mails have taken a front seat in business communications, the business letter remains an important communication medium for salespeople for more formal or complex situations. Also, since the business letter is used less frequently than even a year ago, writing a letter can be a way to differentiate yourself. One client puzzled me when he said he appreciated the handwritten note I sent. When…

How to Build Personal Chemistry and Ace the Interview

Interested in turning interviews into job offers? Great, let me share some tips to build rapport with the interviewer and others within the company. First of all, no two interviews are the same, so you can't plan exactly how the interview will go, but it is important to have a strategy. It is imperative that you face the interview as a selling meeting; meaning building…

How to Organize Your Job Search

Your job search can be enjoyable and successful! It takes organization and persistence. It is also valuable to have a well-focused goal. After all, searching for a job is a job in itself!