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Polish Up Your Resume - New Survey Says Job Outlook Brighter
A new survey recently released has some good news about the job market - more companies are planning to hire in the near future. So job seekers, get ready for the job hunt to possibly pick up the pace!
If you have decided to give up the hunt, like so many job seekers, due to an unsuccessful few months of looking, now is the time to make a to do list and get back in the game. Here's where to start:
- Start with your cover letter - even if you have not been working, you may want to let the cover letter explain what you have been doing i.e. volunteering in the community, mentoring students, taking training courses, etc.
- Update your resume - if you have been working elsewhere and it is pertinent to your career, add information about your recent experience.
- Practice your skills - take some time to refresh your interview skills and practice your interview presence.
- Sharpen your network - knowing that companies may be ramping up to hire again, now is the time to start networking with professionals who can set you on the right path to finding a job
- Prepare your networking and interviewing suit - make sure you have your interview suit pressed and ready at a moment's notice.
If in fact more companies are preparing to hire, competition for job openings will be tight because so many job seekers are in the talent pool. So take each of the tips above very seriously, and do your homework. Read all you can about jobs searching techniques, and how to stand out from other job seekers.
Posted by Don Boone on November 9, 2009 at 7:40 AM
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