Posted by Julie Erickson | Feb 20, 2009 | Job Skills, Networking, Social Media
You can be proactive in your job search by looking for places you want to work, seeing if they have any jobs open, and then networking your way into an interview. This article on www.idealist.org addresses non-profits...
Read MorePosted by Julie Erickson | Feb 16, 2009 | Cover Letter
Because it can be difficult to figure out how to write a great cover letter, I decided to put a sample together to show you what I’m talking about in earlier posts on cover letters. The text in regular type is the draft I...
Read MorePosted by Julie Erickson | Jan 29, 2009 | Job Change, Job-Search
Watson Wyatt Worldwide reports that as of December 2008, 47% of US companies have frozen hiring, up from 30% in October. Another 18% plan to freeze hiring in 2009. The situation is a little brighter for seasonal workers. 28% of...
Read MorePosted by Julie Erickson | Jan 13, 2009 | Resume
Format really matters because it repels or attracts readers. The content and format of resumes are interrelated. My experience is that format is even more important at first than content. If someone doesn’t read your...
Read MorePosted by Julie Erickson | Dec 16, 2008 | Job Skills, Job-Search
On PartnerUp.com, a woman wrote for advice on how to get a clerical job. She’s having a difficult time getting interviews. One person suggested she start her own business. I built on that with my response: If you can do...
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