Cover Letter Writing Worksheets

Cover Letter Writing WorksheetsThe potential advantages of using resume writing worksheets is that you can customize them according to your needs and requirements. This will allow you to cut down on the amount of time it takes for you to write an effective cover letter and also improve your chances of getting an interview. To help you with the right kind of resume writing worksheets, here are some tips that you need to keep in mind.The first tip would be to get into the habit of writing the resume without the help of a template. When you are looking for a specific type of resume, such as one to use for online applications, consider the name of the company or employer before you start. You will find out what kind of information you need to include and what information you can omit. This way, you will not waste your time trying to come up with a well-rounded resume instead of trying to fit everything in the limited space.One thing you have to bear in mind is that information should alw ays be short. You should also add a bit of imagination in your resume writing worksheets. Put your imagination to work so that you will be able to add something about yourself to make it more appealing.Another great tips for creating successful resumes would be to take the entire document in its entirety and add all the necessary information to it. You will have to add as much information about yourself as possible without compromising the organization of the document. You will find that this will enhance the professional image you want to present in front of the employer.In order to cut down on the time you spend on reading resumes, you can also go online and browse different sources for ideas. Most job seekers today are most likely to use the Internet to find the best resume writing worksheets. There are various websites which provide sample resumes and work samples for free. There are even websites which offer expert resume writing assistance so that you can also cut down on the amount of time you spend on writing resumes.In case you are dealing with a big company and you will be submitting your resume to the company, the overall outcome is very important. It is better if you can go to the company you are applying for the job with so that you can meet the employees personally and get some information about them. If you can get some important information about the company, you will definitely create a positive impression with the hiring company, which will increase your chances of being hired.In summary, the best approach would be to go online and search for resume writing worksheets. Once you have narrowed down the type of resume writing worksheets you need, you will then have to find a writing agency. Here, you will find the right agency that can really help you out.

How To Get Ahead When You Have A Bad Boss

How To Get Ahead When You Have A Bad Boss Today is National Boss’s Dayâ€"but you may be hard pressed to find workers who want to celebrate it. Nearly 90% of workers report having had a bad boss, according to a survey out today by LaSalle Network, a staffing firm in Chicago. There’s a corporate cost for that behavior: Half of workers surveyed say they have quit their job because of a bad supervisor. So, what irks workers about their bosses? The No. 1 complaint: credit mongering. One-quarter of survey respondents said a bad boss is someone who never takes the blame but is the first to take the credit. Other behaviors cited: A boss who notices only negatives, not positives; is uncaring; doesn’t acknowledge hard work; and is not willing to help workers advance and learn. Despite the near universal experience, 55% of workers have never complained to higher-ups about having a nasty manager, according to the LaSalle survey. “Employees don’t speak up because they’re scared,” says Tom Gimbel, CEO of LaSalle Network. They worry that if they try going above their boss’s head, “they fear they’ll be judged or cut from their role,” he says. There’s no need to suffer in silence. Instead, use the situation as an opportunity to advance your career. “There are people like this in every company,” says Stacey Hawley, founder of Credo, a compensation and talent management firm. “If you complain about your boss to someone else, you just look like you can’t handle the situation. If you want to be in leadership position, you have to know how to deal with people like this.” First, make it harder for your boss to lie. Copy key people involved in a project on emails or memos on important updates and accomplishments. Offer yourself up as a point person. Ask other team members to submit updates too. “If everyone is in the loop on what’s going on, it’ll be harder for your boss to take credit,” says Hawley. If a problem crops up and your boss blames you or a team member, don’t get defensive. Talk about what went wrong and how to solve it. “Taking responsibility is good. Coming up with solutions is even better,” says Hawley. If your boss takes credit for your work in a meeting or in front of other people, chime in. “You need to make it clear you played a role, but be sure to give your boss credit,” says Hawley. “Your boss may be acting this way because he or she perceives you as a threat. Take the threat off the table.” Hawley suggests saying something like, ‘That was a great idea. I like how you did this and we came up with this solution.’ It’s also an opportunity for you to acknowledge other people who contributed to the project. Finally, align yourself with other people in your organization. Your boss shouldn’t be the only one who knows about your work. “You need to develop relationships with other higher-ups who can advocate for you,” says Hawley. Build your professional relationships by asking senior people for feedback or advice on a project you are working on or inviting them to lunch or coffee to discuss ideas you have. Advises Hawley: “Turn the situation around and make it a chance to grow your own career.” Read Next: Good Ways To Deal With Bad Bosses Which Horrible TV Or Movie Boss Is Your Office Stuck With? These Are TV’s Best and Worst Emmy-Nominated Bosses Video Player is loading.Play VideoPlayMuteCurrent Time  0:00/Duration  0:00Loaded: 0%Stream Type  LIVESeek to live, currently playing liveLIVERemaining Time  -0:00  SharePlayback Rate1xChaptersChaptersDescriptionsdescriptions off, selectedCaptionscaptions settings, opens captions settings dialogcaptions off, selectedAudio TrackFullscreenThis is a modal window. This video is either unavailable or not supported in this browser Error Code: MEDIA_ERR_SRC_NOT_SUPPORTED Technical details : No compatible source was found for this media. Session ID: 2019-12-31:d863e883cada9b2fb7fe1111 Player Element ID: jumpstart_video_1 OK Close Modal DialogBeginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window.TextColorWhiteBlackRedGreenBlueYellowMagentaCyanTransparencyOpaqueSemi-TransparentBackgroundColorBlackWhiteRedGreenBlueYellowMagentaCyanTransparencyOpaqueSemi-TransparentTransparentWindowColorBlackWhiteRedGreenBlueYellowMagentaCyanTransparencyTransparentSemi-TransparentOpaqueFont Size50%75%100%125%150%175%200%300%400%Text Edge StyleNoneRaisedDepressedUniformDropshadowFont FamilyProportional Sans-SerifMonospace Sans-SerifProportional SerifMonospace SerifCasualScriptSmall CapsReset restore all settings to the default valuesDoneClose Modal DialogEnd of dialog window.PlayMuteCurrent Time  0:00/Duration  0:00Loaded: 0%Stream Type  LIVESeek to live, currently playing liveLIVERemaining Time  -0:00  Playback Rate1xFullscreenClose Modal DialogThis is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button.Close Modal DialogThis is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button.

The Worst Resume Mistake You Can Make - Work It Daily

The Worst Resume Mistake You Can Make - Work It Daily There are plenty of candidates for inclusion as the worst resume mistakeâ€"after all, resumes are rife with mistakes. But one mistake tops them all. Which one? Not Being Honest About Dates I don’t know how it happens, but it seems like otherwise rational, honest people unravel when it’s time to write a resume, and they fill it with lies. One of the definitions of “lie” is: ? something meant to deceive or give a wrong impression. People use lies of omission, altered dates, skipped jobs, and other lies in an attempt to mislead the people who will be reviewing their resume. Why do they do this? ?I believe it’s a combination of things: Ignorance of the resume screening process. Fear of having their resume trashed. Desperation. Body invaded by zombies. I threw in the zombies option because it seems to be the only explanation for honest people turning deceptive overnight. Even if you don’t label the lesser offenses as deceptive, misleading people about the dates you were employed is at best fudging, sort of like how people fudge on their taxes. I don’t know where this practice got its start, or how it did, but I suspect at least some of it stems from bad advice dished out by “those in the know.” For future purposes (and for your own reputation), if anyone suggests being less than honest on your resume, or job application, or anything for that matter… run! How To List Your Dates In my book, No Mistakes Resumes, I dedicate almost two chapters to dates. Some of it deals with formatting, but the majority deals with the problems that arise when a person isn’t honest about their dates of employment. I realize that people are frightened to show gaps in their resume, but that’s nonsense. It’s not uncommon for anyone to have a gap between jobs, and every HR representative I know understands this. The problem isn't the gaps, it's the people trying to hide them. When a headhunter or gatekeeper sees dates on your resume that don’t include months, they automatically assume something is wrong. If they suspect you’re hiding a gap in employment, they’ll assume the worst, and, they’ll view you as dishonest for attempting to deceive them. If they’re busy, they’ll trash the resume instead of wondering what the gaps are about. If you have your employment listed like this: ABC Company, San Diego, CA 2008â€"Present?XYZ Company, Los Angeles, CA 2003â€"2008 When a gatekeeper looks at this, the first thought that comes to mind is that you are hiding gaps. You were fired or let go from XYZ Company and it took a while to find another job. They will assume that you could have been unemployed as long as one yearâ€"from January 2008 until December 2008. You can’t make yourself look any worse than the assumption that the gatekeeper will make. Even if the gap is a full year, you’ll make yourself look honest by listing it. No matter what you do, if you don’t list the months you’ll earn a red flag. And once you get one red flag, the gatekeeper starts looking for other things that are wrong with your resume. You’ll be guilty until proven innocentâ€"if you get a chance. So, do yourself a favor, put every month that you were employed on the resume. Even if you choose to ignore this advice, and you think, “I can explain all that in an interview,” remember, you have to get the interview first. Bottom Line Think about this the next time you write a resumeâ€"you’re not fooling anybody but yourself. There is not a gatekeeper in the world you can fool by leaving the months off your resume. I’m going to repeat that because it’s so important. There isn't a gatekeeper in the world you can fool by leaving the months off your resume. Photo Credit: Shutterstock Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!