Archive for July, 2008
A COVER LETTER AND RÉSUMÉ WORK HAND-IN-HAND
In a cover letter, you can speak directly to the hiring authority from a personal point of view, stating, ‘I can do this, I feel that, etc.’ A cover letter should always accompany the résumé and be crafted in a way that grabs the reader’s attention, describing how you are specifically suited to fill this [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )What is a web résumé?
It’s a great networking tool and a major advantage in your job search. Your résumé is hosted at a unique internet address and available on the internet anytime from any computer to whomever you invite to view it. While on the phone, meeting with someone, or emailing, your www address may be shared verbally, as [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )How can a Career Evaluation help me get a job?
Whether you are seeking entry-level employment or if you’re a seasoned professional, you will benefit from the job-matching power of a Career Evaluation. The evaluation increases confidence about career direction and reveals new horizons, describing how an individual matches job requirements. It makes a winning addition to your interviewing portfolio. It effectively reinforces qualifications on [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )I’m qualified, prepared and dressed right for interviews, but I don’t get the job offer. What am I missing?
Perhaps it’s something as minor as the cologne or perfume you wear. You never want people to smell you before seeing you and long after you leave! Interviewers may not only find the odor to be distracting or offensive, but may be allergic to the ingredients. Don’t take the chance. Avoid wearing perfume or cologne. [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )CHOOSING EMPLOYMENT REFERENCES
Everyone knows that the one of the toughest part of getting a job is getting the interview. In fact, most jobseekers focus their concentration on the perfect résumé and cover letter, but tend to overlook the importance of employment references. Since people typically move around in their jobs, combined with mergers, downsizing, and a turbulent [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Where to Learn About Job Openings
Personal contacts
School career planning and placement offices
Employers
Classified ads:
National and local newspapers
Professional journals
Trade magazines
Internet resources
Professional associations
Labor unions
State employment service offices
Federal Government
Community agencies
Private employment agencies and career consultants
Internships
For more help, contact Jane at www.janecos.com
U.S. Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics
JOB SEEKERS: LYING ON A RESUME WILL GET YOU IN HOT WATER
Sharon, PA: Job searchers can learn from the misfortunes of Robert Irvine, a British-born chef and presenter of Dinner: Impossible on the Food Network. Claiming credentials you don’t have is a recipe for disaster, says Jane Roqueplot, owner of JaneCo’s Sensible Solutions, a local Career Advancement Firm.
“Job seekers are most likely to lie about things [...]
Directory of Professional Résumé Writers
Sharon, PA: JaneCo’s Sensible Solutions, a primary provider of professional Résumés, Business Correspondence and Career Coaching Services, announces that The “Directory of Professional Résumé Writers,” featuring Jane Roqueplot, has just been published by JIST. Ms. Roqueplot, who owns and operates the local business of JaneCo’s Sensible Solutions, is proud to have been selected to be [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )JaneCo’s Mission
JaneCo’s SENSIBLE SOLUTIONS empowers people to focus their unique strengths on creating a rewarding future.
JaneCo’s Sensible Solutions is dedicated to developing a partnership with our clients, providing quality services and reliable resources as we strive to accomplish each client’s goals.
JaneCo’s Sensible Solutions has a commitment to maintain the utmost integrity, confidentiality and ethics, while [...]
