When you’re putting together your application materials for college, you obsess over the essays, SAT verbal scores, and application itself. High school juniors and seniors freak out over writing-related documents–I remember all too vividly. But when we get to job hunting, we often get so wrapped up in interviewing skills and presentation that we neglect [...]
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Standing out in a crowd — it’s all about the right words
Posted in CBcampus Ambassadors, First Job, Job Search, Resumes & Cover Letters, tagged CBcampus Ambassadors, Job Search, résumé, writing on April 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Trying to stand out in this economy…not easy
Posted in CBcampus Ambassadors, College Jobs, First Job, Interviews, Resumes & Cover Letters, tagged CBcampus Ambassadors, cover letter, job search advice, résumé on April 16, 2009 | 2 Comments »
We’re all quite special (or at least we tell ourselves we are), and we want employers to know. The tough part about that is we’re all different, and yet we have to use the same tools to convey our unique personalities to employers. The other day Bree told us what she’s doing to get noticed [...]
How are you making sure you stand out?
Posted in CBcampus Ambassadors, First Job, Job Search, Resumes & Cover Letters, tagged CBcampus Ambassadors, Job Search, résumé on April 14, 2009 | 1 Comment »
One of the great constants of all job hunts is the need to rise above everyone else. No matter who you are or what job you want, the people who are memorable get the position. It’s not about being the craziest applicant, so don’t think dressing like a swan for your interview will leave a [...]
Companies Receive More than 75 Resumes on Average for Open Positions
Posted in First Job, Job Search, Resumes & Cover Letters, tagged Job Search, résumé, tips on March 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
In a recent nationwide survey, CareerBuilder.com found that nearly one-in-four human resources managers said they receive, on average, more than 75 resumes for each open position; 42 percent receive more than 50 resumes. This survey was conducted online among 252 human resources professionals and 8,038 U.S. employees.
Other key findings:
The vast majority of human resources [...]
Keeping it real (and professional)
Posted in First Job, Interviews, Resumes & Cover Letters, tagged business correspondence, cover letter, interviewing on July 30, 2008 | 4 Comments »
Searching for a job can be hard work. There are many factors to think about and consider as you launch your job search. Experience and education are two critical aspects that every employer will look at.
But those same companies will also analyze you in more subtle ways. How do you interact with people? Do your [...]
5 Résumé Tips
Posted in Resumes & Cover Letters on February 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I realized that the blog has focused lately on getting you to a job, but it’s been light on some specifics. For example, tips for writing your résumé would be good to talk about right now. It’s one of the few factors in a job hunt that is universal to everybody, regardless of their position [...]
Congratulations, Graduates
Posted in First Job, Resumes & Cover Letters on December 7, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
In the midst of the holiday hustle and bustle, a lot of people forget that plenty of college seniors are graduating. They’ve worked hard to get here and they deserve recognition. Although the amount of December graduates is much lower than May graduates, there are still plenty of students eagerly handing in their [...]
