A sample thank you letter that you use after an interview, as a guideline or template, will save you a lot of time when preparing this type of correspondence. Since you'll prepare it before the job interview when you are not nervous and have a clear head, the letter will really increase your chances of making or reinforcing a good impression.Trying using this for your own uses.DateNameCompanyAddressCityStateZipDear Name,I enjoyed the chance...more
A sample job acceptance letter should be kept on the computer of job seekers to be customized for a new situation and used when it is needed. A job seeker should also know how to use it, and when to use it. With that in mind, a sample letter follows.DateName of Hiring ManagerCompanyAddressCityZipDear Hiring Manager's name,It is with great enthusiasm that I accept your offer for employment with Xyz Company. I look forward to a long and...more
The thank you letter for a second interview is a must for serious job seekers. If you've made it as far as a second interview, then you are right on the edge and are one of the serious candidates ready to be offered the position. When you're in that position then it is worth your while to use all of the leverage you have, all of your knowledge of the company and all of your job search skills to close the deal and land yourself a job offer. This letter can be a deal closer.When engaged in a job search, even if it is not your profession, you are really serving as a salesman. The product you are selling is yourself, your skills, and the concept that you can help the company you are applying to. A professional salesman always tries to know his or her product well, and always does better in selling the product when he or she has a genuine belief in the value of the product. As a salesman of YOU this genuine belief in your value to the customer, the potential employer is essential. If you've ever watched a sales representative for a radio station calling on customers you'll notice that certain tools are carried by the sales rep and used time and time again. ...more
Every word that comes from your company -- whether it is on a piece of paper, on a computer screen or written across the sky, for that matter -- carries with it your reputation and your customers' (or potential customers') perception of who you are and what you can do for them. It should go without saying that these words need to be as...more
Whether you're looking for a job, have a job, are hiring or even none of the above, networking can be invaluable part of who you are and what you do. But networking isn't just about the free lunch (if there is one - and you know the old adage about that anyway).When it comes to the language of networking, be sure it's all about them...more
It's been said time and again that "the difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and the lightning bug." We may know this to be true, but how does it relate to the world of business and job-hunting? Let's say you are looking for ways to present your job experiences in a way that is flattering, descriptive and realistic (sound familiar?). If you do an Internet search on 'words' and 'job search' or something similar, you will be presented with millions (literally) of articles telling you exactly how to use the right keywords to get scanned, searched and selected by thousands of resume- and employee-seekers out there. Tips for successful scanning are important, but what happened to good old common sense when it comes to communicating who you are and what you've done to the people on the other end? Whether you are writing a resume, a brochure or even your life story, we recommend these guidelines:Stay simpleIf you were telling your friend or neighbor what you've done, would you try to confuse and impress or would you go straight to the meat of the matter? Job seekers, resume writers and all...more
I think we all agree that gone are the days when we would mass e- or snail-mail tens or even hundreds of resumes just for the sake of telling ourselves that we've done all we could to find the right job. Assuming that it's fair to say that...more
OK. You've made the decision. You're ready to buy a house. Great! You've got that dream home pictured in your head. Now all you have to do is find a Realtor, make your offer and move in. Right? Wrong.Your first step should be to...more
Once you enter the Forex trading world you will immediately notice the need of using technical analysis in order to find trends when looking at the forex charts and also the importance of being aware of when they first develop so you can ride the...more
Why did you start your business?You must have a very strong reason for being in business. A why that will keep you going in the face of fear, and keep you motivated during the trying times in your business. The more powerful your why, the more of a...more
When a professional or small business owner decides to launch their business on the Internet, they often start with a website. They've heard that everybody has to have a website. Then they learn that they should have an email newsletter.Many...more
"Hey Man who are you!"I was sitting on a wall next to the Armory Park outside the Peabody Essex in historic Salem when this "Goth Chick". Not exactly Goth, well you do not expect many of them to have a southern accent. It was more than her dress that...more