IT Tutorials and Interview questions Jobvertise WORKink - Virtual Employment Resource Centre Cover Letter Errors Like job seekers, bloggers often reach out and network with each other. Just this week, The Pongo Blog received an inquiry from a potential guest blogger. Her message started with a nice compliment ("Your blog is so helpful!") and referred to one of our recent posts. So far, so good. Unfortunately, it soon became clear that this particular piece of flattery was less-than-sincere, as the next line said: "I would love to have one of our bloggers write a guest post for [sitename]." Wait, what? In this case it was kind of amusing and no big deal. Most employers these days have more qualified applicants than they can handle, so even a small mistake is reason enough to eliminate you. And while we’re on the subject, here are a couple others: 1. Ideally, you should address your cover letter by name to the hiring manager for the specific job. Acceptable options include: Dear Hiring Manager: Good Afternoon, 2. Some employers might not even notice a small mistake.
Job-Hunt.Org MARKS SECOND ANNIVERSARY OF PRESIDENT'S DISABILITY INITIATIVE WITH FACT SHEET ON TELEWORK AS A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION WASHINGTON - To mark the second anniversary of President George W. Bush's New Freedom Initiative, the administration's comprehensive plan for the full integration of people with disabilities into all aspects of American life, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today released a fact sheet for employers who are considering allowing an individual with disability to telework as a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Telework is a key component in the New Freedom Initiative's strategy for increasing the employment of people with disabilities. The fact sheet, using a step-by-step approach, explains the ways that employers may allow an individual to work at home as a reasonable accommodation, including through existing company telework (also called telecommuting) programs. "The EEOC is very pleased to mark the second anniversary of the New Freedom Initiative with the issuance of this important fact sheet," said EEOC Chair Cari M.
Using a Digital Signature to Spruce Up Your Cover Letters Home > Cover Letters > Using a Digital Signature to Spruce Up Your Cover Letters Most job applications are submitted through the Internet today, either through an online application system or by e-mailing cover letters and resumes as attachments. Sending electronic cover letters is very convenient, but it precludes the applicant’s ability to sign the letter. One way you can make your cover letters stand out is to insert a digital image of your signature. Many online application systems won’t be able to process the digital image of your signature. Jessica Holbrook Hernandez is an expert resume writer, career and personal branding strategist, author, speaker and President/CEO of Great Resumes Fast. Jessica Holbrook Hernandez A nationally recognized resume expert, Jessica Holbrook Hernandez is President/CEO of Great Resumes Fast and a former human resources manager and recruiter. Latest posts by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez (see all)
Death by risk-aversion « Naked Conversations on a Bus | Main | It's the [?], stupid! » Death by risk-aversion Memo to Microsoft: you've got people doing some amazing things over there. Risk-aversion is the single biggest innovation killer, and of course it's not just Microsoft that's been infected. Sure the big companies have it bad and may fall the hardest if they don't get a clue and a cure, but none of us is immune. Blogging has not made this easier... if anything, the idea that a gazillion bloggers and commenters (or even ONE loud one) will seize any opportunity to find fault with your ideas and attempts can dampen one's willingness to be brave. But back to Microsoft... as I said in my previous post, Robert Scoble kept using the phrase "risk-averse" when defining some of Microsoft's problems. But whose fear? What kind of safety? So add one more skill to our career advice for young people: be willing to take risks! But can anything be done about all the spirit-squashing risk-aversion? TrackBack