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From Résumé To CV
( Added: Thu Jul 21 2005   Hits: 162)

The terms résumé and a CV, or Curriculum Vitae, are used interchangeably. For the record, a résumé is a convincing introduction and summary of your skills and experience with respect to a specific field, industry or job opening. Conversely, a CV is an in-depth record of your academic performance, credentials as well as your accomplishments to date.

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General Cover Letter Tips
( Added: Mon May 30 2005   Hits: 151)

Cover letter headers Your address and phone number should appear at the top of the cover letter. Next, write the employer's name and company address. If you don't know who to address the letter to, call the company and find out.

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General Employment Tips
( Added: Mon May 30 2005   Hits: 152)

After a layoff If you have been laid off from one job and given a generous severance package, don't take a long vacation. Future employers will want to see that you used the time between jobs wisely and productively.

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General Follow Up Tips
( Added: Mon May 30 2005   Hits: 132)

Sleep on it Never accept a job offer the day you receive it. Show enthusiasm and excitement, but wait until the next day - or sleep on it for a couple of days - before responding. A job is a big part of your life, and you want to be sure you're making the right decision and not rushing into the situation. You also will have more wiggle room for salary negotiations if you wait a day or two.

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Great Employees Are Like Fine Restaurants
( Added: Wed Jan 04 2006   Hits: 83)

You're out on the town with some good friends hoping to have a great dinner and a memorable evening. There's a diner on the corner and a great Italian restaurant down the street. Which one are you going to choose?

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Handling A Call From A Recruiter.
( Added: Sat Feb 18 2006   Hits: 84)

You have posted your resume on various career web sites with the expectation that a recruiter will contact you for an interview. More often than not, the recruiter will call when you least expect it. However, given that this is the first time the recruiter makes direct contact, the phone interview is crucial when searching for a new job.

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