A Guide to Creative Résumés

02/02/2010

In the current employment environment candidates are always looking for new and unique ways to stand out amongst the competition. Remember Elle Woods and her pink scented résumé in Legally Blonde? Printing on colored paper may not be the exact approach to take, but if you have talents in web or graphic design or another artistic field, a résumé that employs a creative use of multimedia design could certainly help. Employers in the industries of advertising, web design, or graphic design often seek candidates that have superior design skills and the ability to think outside the box.

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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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A Teenager’s Guide for Filling Out a First Job Application

06/15/2010

The job market for teens this summer doesn’t look great. But that doesn’t mean finding a first job this summer is impossible. One of the best ways to increase your chance of getting your first job is to increase the number of places you are applying—and that means filling out lots of applications.

The hiring managers at most entry level jobs use a standard application as a screening method to decide which candidates to interview. The good news is that most of these applications are similar. Some companies, particularly large chains, have started using computer terminals to collect applications, but many businesses still ask interested candidates to fill out paper forms.

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