What is a Personal Statement?
In addition to SAT or ACT scores and proficiency test scores , a personal statement is a mandatory part of many applications for US universities. In this text, we will explain what, in fact,...
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Tailored Resume
TAILORED RESUME #1 Name/Address This section should include your full name, address, and telephone number (with area code) and email if you have it. Double check your phone number. Job Objective The “job objective”...
Resume Action Verbs
Action Verbs 1 achieved accelerated adapted adjusted administered advised analyzed applied approved assisted arranged attained budgeted chaired communicated coordinated conceived conducted compared completed controlled counseled created decided defined delegated developed demonstrated designed directed distributed effected...
Job Interview Questions Asked By Employers
Education How has your college experience prepared you for this career? Describe your most rewarding college experience. Why did you select Muhlenberg? What led you to choose your college major? What college subjects did...
How to Handle Illegal Interview Questions
This information is meant to raise your awareness of issues related to interviewing and specific interview questions, not to scare you. Most employers are honest and only ask questions that are relevant to the...
Functional Resume
Name/Address This section should include your full name, address, and telephone number (with area code) and email if you have it. Double check your phone number. Job Objective The “job objective” should be a...
Common Resume Blunders
Make sure your resume is top-notch by avoiding the top 10 resume blunders. Too Focused on Job Duties One of the most prevalent resume blunders is to turn a resume into a boring listing...
Chronological Resume
Name/Address This section should include your full name, address, and telephone number (with area code) and email if you have it. Double check your phone number. Job Objective The “job objective” should be a...
Questions to Ask During a Job Interview
A job interview should not be completely one sided. Just as it is the employer’s opportunity to get to know you, it is also your opportunity to get to know the company and the...
3 Types of Interview
The purpose of an interview is to exchange information about you, the job, and prospective employer. For this reason, preparation is critical. Always research a company, know your skills and abilities, be professional and...
How to Write a Job Cover Letter
Most employers hiring for professional positions expect a cover letter with a resume. A carefully crafted cover letter is as important to your success as your resume. Letter Purpose The purpose of the letter...
Thank You Note after Job Interview
Below we will discuss seven quick tips for writing thank-you note after the job interview. Use these tips to create the thank you note. 1. Decide whether email or regular mail makes more sense...
The Informational Interview
What is an Informational Interview? The informational interview is an opportunity to learn about a career which interests you, by meeting and talking with someone who is working professionally in that field. In a...
Tips for Creating a Scannable Resume
Many human resource departments are now using technology to streamline their search for new employees. It’s called electronic applicant tracking, and it can search for just about anything in your resume. It starts with...
Basic Salary Negotiation Skills
Research your profession’s salary range Check with recruiters, competitors, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Outlook Handbook and the Internet. Select a target salary or salary range You may not get the amount you...
Salary Negotiation
Few job seekers are prepared to discuss their pay requirements prior to a job offer or to negotiate it well after a job offer is made. As a result of their blunders, many job...
Salary Negotiation Techniques After Job Interview
CONGRATULATIONS – YOU HAVE THE JOB OFFER! Now what? The following are a few points to consider on negotiating salary. You are in the best position to negotiate a salary after you receive the...
How to Start Networking
Networking Quick Facts 60% – 90% of jobs in today’s market are found through networking. Networking will assist you in locating un-advertised jobs (50 – 70%). It will lessen your job search time by...
Second Job Interview
A strong first interview will often result in a second interview. This time, you will most likely meet with more people. You may meet with staff members individually or simultaneously. The interview may also...
Job Interview Letters
After an interview, you might wish to send some follow-up correspondence in order to solve a problem or to present a proposal. We have already shown you some examples of thank-you letters and notes...
Job Interview Thank You
The Importance of Thank You Note Resumes and cover letters get the attention, but thank-you notes often get results. Sending thank-you notes makes both good manners and good job search sense. When used properly,...
Job Interview Follow Up
After a Job Interview The interview has ended, you made it home, and now it’s all over, right? Wrong, Effective follow-up actions can make a big different in getting a job offer over more...
Job Interview Training
Interviewers will have no interest in you if you wait until the interview to prepare. Take preparation seriously. And if you don’t get the interview or the job, don’t get disheartened. You’ll need to...
Job Interview Skills
You never get a second chance to create a first impression. You must look and act the part before they will offer you the job. Take care to present a professional image, one that...
How to Interview for a Job
Job interviews play a very important role in whether or not someone gets the job they are applying for. They are important because they give the employer or interviewer a chance to see first...
4 Job Interview Techniques
The Three-Step Process is important for understanding that the interview question being asked is often an attempt to discover underlying formation. You can provide that information in an effective way by using the four-step...
Job Interview Guide
What do you want to accomplish in your next interview? Although most people know that the interview is important to both you and the employer, few job seekers have a clear sense of what...
Job Interview Tips
To make a good impression on interview day, use these tips: Get there on time. Try to schedule several interviews within the same area of town and time frame to avoid wasted time in...
Illegal Job Interview Questions
QUESTION AN INTERVIEWER CANNOT ASK HAVE YOU EVER CHANGED YOUR NAME? (can ask about “other names used” for reference checks) MARITAL STATUS? NAME OF SPOUSE OR NEAREST RELATIVE? (can ask for the name of...
Tough Job Interview Questions
The odds are very high that you could be eliminated from consideration for jobs based on your answer (or, more likely, your lack of a good answer) to one or more of the interview...