One of the questions that clients frequently ask me is “how can I conduct an effective job search?” While some of the tools used to conduct a job search today are the same or similar to those used decades ago, much has changed. At one time, an effective job search entailed simply checking the employment […]
Internet Job Search Basics for the Technologically-Challenged Job Seeker
As technology has proven critical in enhancing competitiveness, many business entities maintain a presence on the Internet. While the initial intent of this presence was the growth of name recognition and revenues, companies have discovered that the Internet provides them a cost-effective and productive tool to attract the human capital required to improve their productivity […]
Is a Cover Letter Really Necessary?
Frequently, our clients question the necessity of preparing a cover letter or letter of introduction. Underpinning their question is the assumption that such a document creates more material for the employer to digest, and that more material equates to more work. As hiring managers are compelled to assess as expediently as possible the qualifications of […]