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Add P-O-W-E-R to Informational Interviews By:

An informational interview, also known as a research interview, is your opportunity to speak to individuals that are in the position to offer you advice, support, and guidance regarding your job search or career transition.

A cover note is a helpful tool to share your resume. More importantly, executives expect a cover note with a resume. In a recent survey of executives done by USA Today, 84% of executives polled expected to have a cover note accompany the resume.

Cover letters are designed to do one thing: summarize why you're the person for the job. To do that effectively, there are several steps that you should follow. The most important of these is to keep your cover letter SHORT, SIMPLE and SPECIFIC.

For most people, the heart and soul of their qualifications--the "substance" that ultimately sways employers--is their job descriptions. Optimizing them is a priority, but how do you write job descriptions that get employers' attention? Is there a magic formula?

E-mail Checklist By:

Does your e-mail address project the right image? Your e-mail should not be silly or playful, nor should it include parts of a company name. To project a professional image, do not use cute or personal e-mail addresses such as dancinfool@abc.com, ricknmary@abc.com, cat-luvR@catz.com, etc..

Active Writing Style By:

To improve your resume's effectiveness, avoid passive writing and use active verbs and a telegraphic writing style with no personal pronouns. BEFORE: Here are some examples of passive writing:

A well-written summary statement sets the tone for the entire resume and establishes that you have the desired experience and skill-set to do the job. The summary statement is the first thing employers see when they review your resume, so the best strategy is to focus immediately on skills and abilities that will qualify you for your job target.

 
 

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