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Comment on How to Conduct a Job Search without Tipping Off Your Current Employer by Ava Jones

Ava Jones — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:43:48 +0000

Thanks, Jake! I tell my clients this ALL of the time. It is so unprofessional to use your current company email in your contact information when looking for another job. Unless you’re applying for jobs within the same company, get a different email address!
~ Ava

Comment on How to Conduct a Job Search without Tipping Off Your Current Employer by Jake

Jake — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:42:17 +0000

Using your company email address on your resume is a big no-no. Create a new email account just for your job search. Company IT departments can track everything that goes in/out via company email.

Comment on What to Wear to a Job Interview by Ava Jones

Ava Jones — Thu, 02 May 2013 17:22:33 +0000

So true, Ruby! Wearing flip flops to an interview immediately tells the employer that you consider this a casual meeting and not a professional interview. Thanks for the comment!
~ Ava

Comment on What to Wear to a Job Interview by Ruby

Ruby — Thu, 02 May 2013 17:21:01 +0000

With nice weather finally here, remember to only wear stylish shoes to your interview. Flip flops do not give a professional first impression!

Comment on Your Cover Letter: How to Grab the HR Manager’s Attention by Ava Jones

Ava Jones — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:26:57 +0000

You’re so right, Aaron. Including the right keywords in your cover letter will show the reader that you have the skills and credentials necessary to match you as a prime candidate for the open position. Thanks for the comment!

Comment on Your Cover Letter: How to Grab the HR Manager’s Attention by Aaron

Aaron — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:24:14 +0000

Your cover letter is the first impression many hiring managers will have of you. It needs to be brief and strategically written, with keywords right from the job posting so that the hiring manager knows you have the skills necessary for the job.

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Comment on Is Your Job Secure? by Sandy

Sandy — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 17:50:23 +0000

These days, job security is far more important to some job seekers than the salary/benefits companies may be offering.

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Comment on Is it Still Proper to Send a Thank You After an Interview? by Michaela

Michaela — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 03:46:51 +0000

ALWAYS send a thank you – whether it be via email or snail mail. Regardless of how the interview went, it is always good etiquette to thank the hiring manager for his time.