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5 Steps to Making a Fresh Start for Job Search

“The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and the determination that whether we win or lose, we have applied the best of ourselves to the task at hand.” – Vince Lombardi

New Year, new start (right?)! Any resolutions? How many will you keep and how many will you break? [...]

Job Search Support – Great Holiday Gift Ideas

“Everyone is gifted – but some people never open their package” – Buddha

Three years after the “Great Recession”, the unemployment rate is still quite substantial. If it’s not one thing (European debt worries) , it’s another (companies imploding), all of which leads to reduced hiring and a prolonged “lack of recovery”. Heading into the [...]

When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going – Job Search in Difficult Times

“All difficult things have their origin in that which is easy, and great things in that which is small.” – Lao Tzu

Just recently heard the title of today’s post (yet again) and it was meant as an inspiring “we can beat the odds” statement. But, to be honest, I’ve always been confused about this [...]

Scarred for Life – 5 Ways to Ruin Your Job Search

“When you’re up to your armpits in alligators, it’s hard to remember to drain the swamp.” – Ronald Reagan

There is nothing more uncomfortable than having an interview implode (whatever side of the table you are on). Most of these experiences for me have been as the interviewer, but I would be lying if I [...]

Top Five List for Job Search Repairs and Maintenance

“Just because nobody complains doesn’t mean all parachutes are perfect.” – Benny Hill

If you’ve been a long time reader of CareerAlley, you will notice that I’ve been including a fair number of “Top List” posts. This helps me shake up the content a bit but also provides readers with a quick hit list [...]

5 Cover Letter Tips to Get Your Resume Noticed

“Experience is a great advantage. The problem is that when you get the experience, you’re too damned old to do anything about it.” – Jimmy Connors

Sorry if this sounds strange, but there is nothing more annoying (nor more important) than having to write a cover letter. On the one hand, it can be the [...]

Why You Need a Job Search Marketing Toolkit

“The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time Any fool can do it There ain’t nothing to it Nobody knows how we got to The top of the hill But since we’re on our way down We might as well enjoy the ride” – James Taylor

Imagine a new no calorie [...]

Guilty Until Proven Innocent

“Rather let the crime of the guilty go unpunished than condemn the innocent.” – Justinian I

I used to work for this guy that would always look for what people did wrong, never what went right. Not only was the “glass half empty” with him, it was cracked and the contents were contaminated. I remember [...]

A Short Guide to Creating a Great Covering Letter

“If you would not be forgotten as soon as you are dead, either write things worth reading or do things worth writing.” – Benjamin Franklin

This article was provided courtesy of Mildround.com

We’re often told how important it is to make sure our CV is up to scratch but it’s also incredibly important to make [...]

10 Cover Letter Tips You Don’t Want To Miss

“Writing is an exploration. You start from nothing and learn as you go.” – E. L. Doctorow

Author: MyEasy Resume

Here are 10 Cover Letter Tips that will help you create a powerful and effective cover letter.

Tip #1 – Play Detective

With a bit of persistence you should be able to locate the [...]