Keep in mind that a good resume needs to be accompanied by great cover letter. As a recent high school or college graduate now in search of a full time job you must do all you can to standout among potential employers. Among your tools is your resume. Every day millions of teenagers and young adults submit their resumes to prospective employers, hoping to land their dream job. But, most of those resumes either end up in the trash bin or filed away for some “future use.” Only a very small percentage of applicants actually have resumes that catch the attention of their would-be employers. Why is that? What is it that makes the difference between having your resume noticed and having it discarded? Simple, it’s the cover letter that gets the attention of those in the position to offer you a position. [Read more…]
Teen Job Search and Interview Tips
Looking for teen job search and interview tips to help you find that perfect job? Applying for a career or job position is not one that most teens or young adults eagerly take on. It’s always stressful to some degree and often unsuccessful at first. In this article we will discuss job search and interview tips that should make your search less stressful. [Read more…]
How to Dress for Job Interview
How to dress for job interview! The more effort you put into dressing the part, the higher your chances of getting the job. First appearance is one of the most fundamental and basic rules of impressing during an interview. This may be an old rule but even in this modern age, dressing to impress continues to play a major role in helping interviewers select the right candidate. [Read more…]
Interview Tips For First Time Job
A few interview tips for first time job that may just help you to land the job. If this is going to be the first or second time you have interviewed and you are a bit nervous about it. Even for those of us that have been interviewed a number of times over the years, we sometimes tend to make the thought of the interview much more nerve racking than it should be. Here are a few interview tips for first time job seekers that will increase your confidence, put you at ease and make the interview go much smoother. [Read more…]
Ace that Job Interview
If you’re like most people, you don’t particularly enjoy being stressed out during job interviews. They’re certainly amongst the most stressful occasions that you’ll have in your life. Here are some tips that will help you ace that job interview. [Read more…]
Resume Mistakes to Avoid
Need a few tips on resume mistakes to avoid? When looking for a part time job, your first job or ready to start a new career, your resume speaks volumes about you. If your resume doesn’t make it past the first cut, you’re doomed; no matter how qualified you are. Below are ten common mistakes to avoid when putting your resume together. Remember, you only get one chance to make a good first impression. [Read more…]
Writing an Entry Level Resume
Will an entry level resume work for me? As a teen or young person searching for your first job or perhaps a new job you will want a resume. A resume is nothing more than a statement about your past skills and knowledge, but formatted into an easy to read way. An entry level resume is all that is needed for the teen or young adult looking for those first jobs. [Read more…]