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Entries Tagged as 'Cover letters'

How I Stupidly Screwed Up Getting a Job Interview

August 11th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · 8 Comments

We all screw up interviews now and then - even someone who’s been through this whole job interview thing many many times and writes a blog just brimming with interview advice! Here’s what happened to me just this week.
I decided to reach out beyond my usual consulting clients and look for something new. One [...]

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Tags: Cover letters · Inspiration · Interview tips · Job interviews · Resumes · Uncategorized

A New Resume Can Totally Change Your Job Search

July 17th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · 4 Comments

since I redid my resume and cover letter style a few weeks ago, I have had a dramatic increase in my response rate. This week - four interview requests!

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Tags: Cover letters · Job search · Resumes

Job Search: Let’s Talk about Your E-Mail Address

July 12th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · 8 Comments

I just discovered a terrific blog called The Pongo Blog where I found a post by Julie O’Malley called Good and Bad Resumes: Want to See the Difference?
I highly recommend this post as well as a browse through the other articles. Lots of good stuff.
Julie she brings up one thing that I’ve been meaning [...]

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Tags: Cover letters · Job search · Resumes

How a New Resume and Cover Letter Got Her the Job Interview!

July 7th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · 5 Comments

She came to me with an ok resume and so-so cover letter…doubtful that just changing those 2 things could help her job search. But she got a nice surprise when

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Tags: Career change · Cover letters · Dream jobs · Inspiration · Job interviews · Resumes

5 Must-Do Resume Tips from a Fellow Blogger

May 19th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · No Comments

Although your resume and cover letter are only part of the story, they’re the parts that sell you and get you in the door! So try to make them the best

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Tags: Career change · Cover letters · Job interviews · Job search · Resumes

The Art of Interviews, Resumes, and Job Hopping

April 30th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · No Comments

I took a job I thought would be exciting and help me gain experience in technical writing. However, after a year this opportunity has turned into a nightmare.

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Tags: Career change · Cover letters · Dear Work Coach · Interview tips · Job interviews · Job search · Reasons for leaving last job · Resumes · Working in IT

Help! How Do I Re-Write My Resume To Help Me Return to My Previous Career?

March 17th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · No Comments

How can I rewrite my resume to incorporate the 2nd career choice, but emphasize that my preference has changed back to wanting a job in the Business world?

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Tags: 40+ · Career change · Cover letters · Creative job search · Dear Work Coach · Inspiration · Job search · Resumes

Stuck in the Slow Lane By a Fast Food Job!

March 16th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · No Comments

Dear Work Coach…working at same fast food place for the past 7 years…but don’t have any experience in anything but food service. What do I do to get a new job?

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Tags: Career · Career change · Cover letters · Creative job search · Dear Work Coach · Inspiration · Job search · Networking · Resumes

I Want a New Job! (When You Just Can’t Take It Any More)

July 23rd, 2007 by Ronnie Ann · No Comments

Sometimes you just reach your point of no return. You’ve done everything you can think of to make your job work for you. You’ve tried every tip any expert or

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Tags: Career · Career change · Career development · Cover letters · Creative job search · Dream jobs · Inspiration · Job search · Networking · Resumes

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