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The Game Winning Shot
I am sure by now everyone remembers the popular commercial that Gatorade had out stating that, “Life is a Sport”. Little did we think back then that particular commercial would be more than just another catchy phrase by another one of those brainy marketing guys at one of those p
s to pull out the most relevant and attractive points about yourself and why you are the most suitable candidate for the job.I am sure by now everyone remembers the popular commercial that Gatorade had out stating that, “Life is a Sport”. Little did we think back then that particular commercial would be more than just another catchy phrase by another one of those brainy marketing guys at one of those p
DO NOT..
..mass generate. It is extremely important to customise your cover letter to each company. Recruiters will spot these mass produced letters straight away and it will most probably go in the bi
Problem-Solving Success Tip: Look For Sponsors And Solution Owners
Look for sponsors and solution owners rather than problem owners.Everyone participating in the situation owns the problem, like it or not—and nobody likes it. However, if one person is designated as the problem owner, that gives everyone else involved implicit permi
This is the very first thing the employer reads before your CV - so, it is important this stands out and that you create a good first impression! Make sure you follow these straight forward important points when writing your cover letter...Look for sponsors and solution owners rather than problem owners.Everyone participating in the situation owns the problem, like it or not—and nobody likes it. However, if one person is designated as the problem owner, that gives everyone else involved implicit permi
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..have a weak opening, e.g. "please consider me for this role". Instead you must grab the readers attention straight away and intrigue them to read on. For example, "I am applying to the job ref xxx and your need for this event organisers role would match my excellent 5 years experience in the industry".
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..use 'I' too much. People get fed up reading I, I, I - it seems like you are self-centred and it should not focus on your life story but the role you are applying to and how you would fit it perfectly.
DO NOT..
..make it too short. You need to have enough information in the cover letter in order to pull out the most important selling points - include your skills and experiences that relate to the job.
DO NOT..
..make it too long. You do not want to waffle and bore the reader. Keep it too the point, punchy and short and focus on the most important factors relevant to the job.
DO NOT..
..regurgitate your CV as the recruiter will hopefully read this AFTER they have read your cover letter. The cover letter is to pull out the most relevant and attractive points about yourself and why you are the most suitable candidate for the job.
DO NOT..
..mass generate. It is extremely important to customise your cover letter to each company. Recruiters will spot these mass produced letters straight away and it will most probably go in the bin
What's the Difference Between a Delighted Customer and a Satisfied Customer?
Most people think that “just turning up the effort” a bit is all that it takes to truly Delight a customer. They believe that customer satisfaction is a linear relationship, the more effort, the more you put into it the happier the customer. That just isn’t the case.There
d you must grab the readers attention straight away and intrigue them to read on. For example, "I am applying to the job ref xxx and your need for this event organisers role would match my excellent 5 years experience in the industry".Most people think that “just turning up the effort” a bit is all that it takes to truly Delight a customer. They believe that customer satisfaction is a linear relationship, the more effort, the more you put into it the happier the customer. That just isn’t the case.There
DO NOT..
..use 'I' too much. People get fed up reading I, I, I - it seems like you are self-centred and it should not focus on your life story but the role you are applying to and how you would fit it perfectly.
DO NOT..
..make it too short. You need to have enough information in the cover letter in order to pull out the most important selling points - include your skills and experiences that relate to the job.
DO NOT..
..make it too long. You do not want to waffle and bore the reader. Keep it too the point, punchy and short and focus on the most important factors relevant to the job.
DO NOT..
..regurgitate your CV as the recruiter will hopefully read this AFTER they have read your cover letter. The cover letter is to pull out the most relevant and attractive points about yourself and why you are the most suitable candidate for the job.
DO NOT..
..mass generate. It is extremely important to customise your cover letter to each company. Recruiters will spot these mass produced letters straight away and it will most probably go in the bi
People are Bad for Your Profits!
After years of running various small businesses I have finally come to conclude that people are bad for your profits! What made me arrive at this conclusion? Well obviously it’s a very broad statement & people are not always bad for profits. Of course they are not, as many busi
-centred and it should not focus on your life story but the role you are applying to and how you would fit it perfectly.After years of running various small businesses I have finally come to conclude that people are bad for your profits! What made me arrive at this conclusion? Well obviously it’s a very broad statement & people are not always bad for profits. Of course they are not, as many busi
DO NOT..
..make it too short. You need to have enough information in the cover letter in order to pull out the most important selling points - include your skills and experiences that relate to the job.
DO NOT..
..make it too long. You do not want to waffle and bore the reader. Keep it too the point, punchy and short and focus on the most important factors relevant to the job.
DO NOT..
..regurgitate your CV as the recruiter will hopefully read this AFTER they have read your cover letter. The cover letter is to pull out the most relevant and attractive points about yourself and why you are the most suitable candidate for the job.
DO NOT..
..mass generate. It is extremely important to customise your cover letter to each company. Recruiters will spot these mass produced letters straight away and it will most probably go in the bi
Independent Contractors’ Career Outlook Never Looked Better
The odds that the IT professional servicing your network will be a contractor are increasing, according to staffing experts. More and more IT departments are moving away from employee-based to outsourcing models to service key pieces of technology infrastructure and, increasingly
The odds that the IT professional servicing your network will be a contractor are increasing, according to staffing experts. More and more IT departments are moving away from employee-based to outsourcing models to service key pieces of technology infrastructure and, increasingly
DO NOT..
..make it too long. You do not want to waffle and bore the reader. Keep it too the point, punchy and short and focus on the most important factors relevant to the job.
DO NOT..
..regurgitate your CV as the recruiter will hopefully read this AFTER they have read your cover letter. The cover letter is to pull out the most relevant and attractive points about yourself and why you are the most suitable candidate for the job.
DO NOT..
..mass generate. It is extremely important to customise your cover letter to each company. Recruiters will spot these mass produced letters straight away and it will most probably go in the bi
Choosing The Best Name For Your Business
Choosing the best name for your business is a creative act, but it demands common sense as well. The business name should be catchy and easy to remember, it should reflect what the business does, and it should inspire confidence.One school of thought is that your business
s to pull out the most relevant and attractive points about yourself and why you are the most suitable candidate for the job.Choosing the best name for your business is a creative act, but it demands common sense as well. The business name should be catchy and easy to remember, it should reflect what the business does, and it should inspire confidence.One school of thought is that your business
DO NOT..
..mass generate. It is extremely important to customise your cover letter to each company. Recruiters will spot these mass produced letters straight away and it will most probably go in the bin. You can use a template keeping the introduction similar and the content structure the same but make sure you tailor the letter to the company.
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..end the letter abruptly. Tell them you will follow up with a phone call or tell them when you are available for an interview. Provide your contact details so that they can contact you if they wish. Thank them for their time in reading the letter and be polite. Do not forget to sign the letter politely.
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