There has been a major transformation during the last decade or so in the way people look for employment opportunities. Hardcopy resumes and cover letters, newspaper ads, and face-to-face interviews have gradually given way to LinkedIn and Facebook profiles and personal websites, electronically transmitted career materials, job boards and web searches, and Skype interviews. While […]
Air Cabin Crew CVs – How to Write Them Effectively
Cabin crew positions are highly sought so it is very important to make sure your flight attendant CV is properly prepared. Employers rarely spend more than 30 seconds to scan CVs so you need to be aware of the skills and competencies airlines look for when recruiting cabin crew. These skills have to be prominently […]
I Need a Sample Expired Listing Letter
“I need a sample expired listing letter to send out. I am new and want to make sure that I send out the right letter to the homeowners. Thank you.” wrote a real estate agent from California recently. It took me more than two years to perfect my expired listing letter I sent to the […]
Important Points to Consider While Writing a Graduate Curriculum Vitae
After spending hours pursuing your degree, it’s time to put it to use in search of a job. The curriculum vitae (CV) is an excellent resource for recent grads because it allows you to include more personal information than a resume. The CV also allows you to highlight your academic accomplishments as well as any […]
Understanding the Bible, Book Summary
Chapter 1: The Purpose of the Bible The author laments that people normally ask varying questions and employ diverse strategies to read the Bible. Others, he asserts, give up Bible reading altogether or never start reading because they cannot see the relevance of accounts of people in the distant part for them today. However, Christians […]
Top Tips For Incorporating Your Personal Brand In Your Job Search
When you think about your next career move, how would things be different for you if you were hunted rather than being the hunter? Personal branding (the process of clarifying and communicating what makes you and your unique value proposition different and special) allows you to make a name for yourself. It differentiates you from […]
Tips to Studying for Your LSAT Testing
Preparing for LSAT testing is they key to being accepted into any law school. The LSAT is the Law School Admission Test. The test is a half-day standardized test that is required for admission into all ABA-approved law schools. The test allows schools to determine the reading and verbal reasoning skills that are required for […]
10 Tips for a Winning Resume
According to an HR professional, a resume has only 10 seconds to make an impact on the HR executive. Only 10 seconds! Even the everyday commercials that we see get more than 10 seconds to sell their detergents and soaps to us. You have to utilize these seconds and sell your abilities to the potential […]
Problems Hindering The Development Of Sierra Leone Literature
There are only too many problems hindering the growth of Sierra Leonean literature. This includes the lack of a publishing house. As a result only those lucky and resilient enough to persist until they are noticed by a multi-national publishing firm and thus becoming published, survive as writers. There is also a lack of other […]
Strategy For Uncertain Times – Stay Prepared
Financial giants have fallen. A $700 billion bailout plan. Unemployment rate rises. How do you cope with this economic uncertainty? Suppose your job is at risk. What to do? Stay prepared. As a career coach with significant experience in outplacement, I know that job loss can come unexpectedly. I regularly advise clients to stay prepared. […]