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The 12 Days of Career Coaching: Day 8
On the eighth day of Career Coaching, the eight maids a-milking inspire Katy to show you why you should “milk” your best experiences by including them on both your resume and cover letter! See the one minute video below for her excellent tips! If you enjoyed this video, and want more career coaching advice, hop over to Youtube and subscribe to our channel: Your Career Clarity Are you thinking of making a career change in the New Year? Would you like some career coaching to help you make that transition? Email us at info@careersolutionsgroup.net. We offer free initial...
read moreThe 12 Days of Career Coaching: Day 4
On the fourth day of career coaching, Katy and the Calling Birds help you make your resume relevant to your position of interest. Check out the one minute video below for some thoughts, and if you like this video, jump over to Youtube and subscribe to our channel, Your Career Clarity Are you thinking of finding a new career in the New Year? Would you like some professional career coaching to help you start the journey? Email us at info@careersolutionsgroup.net. We offer free initial consultations, and have proven methods to help you get on track to a wonderful new...
read moreTen Don’ts on Your Next Cover Letter
Approaching a cover letter can be a difficult task, especially if you’ve burnt yourself out writing a resume. However, it doesn’t have to be a lengthy, grueling process if you keep these pieces of advice in mind. Here are ten do nots for your next cover letter: Don’t rehash your entire resume. The point of the cover letter is to act as a supplement to your resume, not to repeat it. Focus on the most relevant skills for the position, and explain why you would be an excellent fit. Don’t be generic. It’s easy to write a one-size-fits-all cover letter and call it a day, but this will end up...
read moreKnock, knock…Who’s there? Your cover letter!
Do I really need a cover letter? YES! It is the “knock on the door” before being invited in. Cover letters are an introduction to skills, expertise, and background that your resume cannot convey. A resume is focused on you; a cover letter is focused on the company. Your cover letter allows you to emphasize specific examples in your career that relate to the job you are applying for. When writing your cover letter, be brief. Most hiring managers will only glance at your cover letter. Who are you and why are you here? Have a strong opening statement. Catch their attention right away by...
read moreWhy Resume Aesthetic is Important
When putting together a resume, the thing that often gets neglected is the resume’s aesthetic. Why worry about margins, fonts, or colors when you have to recall every volunteer experience for the past five years? Nevertheless, resume aesthetic is a surprisingly important part of creating the document. You want the resume to list all of your relevant experiences, but the chances of your resume standing out (especially when applying for a publicly advertised job) decrease if your resume isn’t at least somewhat eye-catching. When we put together resumes at Career Solutions Group, we try to keep...
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