In my last post, we discussed the first six “best practices” for a winning cover letter. Unfortunately, the cover letter is often an afterthought However, the cover letter is a very important part of the resume, giving the first impression an employer will have of you. Following is a list of the second six “best practices” that your cover letter must and/or in some cases must not reflect. (more…)
Archive for May, 2009
12 Best Practices for a Winning Cover Letter – Part 2
Thursday, May 28th, 200912 Best Practices for a Winning Cover Letter – Part 1
Tuesday, May 26th, 2009The cover letter is often an afterthought. A job candidate sees an ad in the paper or online and scrambles to get a resume in the organization’s possession. The cover letter sometimes is a hastily written, patchy communication that is little more than a hand-off of resume.
This is far removed from the objective that cover letters should achieve. A well-written cover letter introduces you, prompts the reader to want to know more about you, and establishes your credentials. A good cover letter partners nicely with your resume and a strong networking process. Following is a list of the first six best practices that your cover letter must and/or in some cases must not reflect. (more…)
The HR Role In Results-Driven Knowledge Management Workshop – June 9
Tuesday, May 26th, 2009A workshop entitled “The HR Role In Results-Driven Knowledge Management” will be presented on June 9, 2009, sponsored by the AAIM management association of St. Louis. Find out more… (more…)
Advice For New Managers – Do Not Be Afraid To Ask
Thursday, May 7th, 2009Being a new manager can be a lonely proposition. Besides relationship issues, the new manager can feel big pressure to have all the answers. After all, isn’t this why you got the job? (more…)