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Being too generic can be the single most detrimental mistake you can make in writing your cover letter. Learn how to spot and avoid this error in this video. The Common Cover Letter Errors series exposes the most common errors found in cover letters, particularly among college students, recent graduates and young professionals.
Quick review: Jim Stroud puts together an helpful video offering some very handy tips for searching for hidden jobs. Many of his suggestions revolve around more effective ways to utilize Google – great ideas, if you’re not already using them, and I would guess that they’ll be new to many of my readers. The first few minutes are dedicated to sponsors and there are a few commercials sprinkled throughout. If you don’t mind wading through these adverts (personally, I don’t mind them; Stroud is quite creative about how he includes them), I think this video is well worth your time. (Video embedded 28.51min) How To Find Hidden Jobs from Jim Stroud on Vimeo. DISCLOSURE: Sweet Careers Consulting was sent this video to consider it for inclusion on this blog. Sweet Careers Consulting was not paid to post this video, nor asked to review it.
Many college students and recent graduates make the error of emphasizing the wrong skills on your resumes – skills that are irrelevant to prospective employers. In this video, we’ll examine strategies for ensuring your resume is highlighting the skills and experiences employers care most about. There are differing opinions about the use of Objective Statements on resumes. If you choose to use one, make sure it adds value to your resume, rather than diminishes from it. |
