How to Write the Perfect Cover Letter

02/16/2010

Using a cover letter is important when applying for a job. A lot of young applicants believe that cover letters are only for those applying to high level positions, but they are also important when applying for a first job. Cover letters go beyond what your resume conveys, by providing prospective employers with a greater knowledge of who you are and why you will fit well within their organization. Writing a cover letter may seem like a burdensome extra step, but if you follow this simple template it should actually be fairly easy to write. After all, you’re already an expert on yourself!

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Perfect Jobs for Shy Teenagers

04/06/2010

So you don’t have the most outgoing personality and the thought of getting a first job this summer working directly with customers, making sales calls, taking people’s orders, or standing at a cash register has you wishing summer would never come. But we have some great news for you! There are plenty of first jobs that are perfect for those of you who are just a little quieter and more reserved than your outgoing peers.

If working primarily with customers isn’t high on your list of ideal assignments, here are your best bets for a first job:

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Perfect Jobs for Outgoing Teenagers

04/21/2010

In our last post, we offered suggestions for shy teenagers looking for their first job, but what if you are the opposite of shy? What if you would much rather be the center of attention and interact with different kinds of people? Well good news! We have just the jobs for you!

Server: As I’m sure you know from eating out, when you have a friendly server, you have a more enjoyable dining experience. By landing your first job as a server you will be able to use your outgoing personality to interact with customers while learning valuable skills about promptness, service and hospitality, and the importance of taking pride in your work.

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