So last week we covered several tips that will help you target your job search, easing your frustrations and leveraging you ahead of your competition. And, while following these steps will certainly help, let’s not forget a very important step…relationship building. Tip #6 is all about relationships and building a rapport So, here’s the deal- [...]
In Tip #4 we said to create a strategy and find out who the decision-makers are and you can use LinkedIn for this…in so many ways! LinkedIn is not just for your professional portfolio… Tip #5: Connect LinkedIn connects you to different people form colleagues, to their trusted connections to a network that is bigger [...]
Ok, so your professional career isn’t a game but in comparison to football- just as an example, there is a strategy in place for the big win…and so, with your professional career at stake, having a great strategy in place is essential. Tip #4: Game Strategy Figure out which department could benefit most from your [...]
Lists aren’t just for Christmas shopping! Taking the time to invest in your career will pay off tenfold and when you follow Tip #3, you are one step closer to landing that perfect job! Tip #3: List Your Companies Take some time to think about companies that you would like to work with and create [...]
You know that old saying, early bird gets the worm? Well albeit true, you still have to do your legwork in order to beat other candidates seeking the same position. Tip #2: Research The internet is so powerful and you can take the time to research companies you are interested in before you apply. Put [...]
From time to time, I hear from clients that are frustrated with their job search and while I am empathetic to their situation, finding that perfect job takes work and more importantly takes time. The longer you are unemployed, the more money it is going to cost you so remember to contact Chapman Services Group [...]
To wrap up this week, Chapman Services Group has talked about introductory cover letters, thank you letters, targeted cover letters and recruiter letters and lastly, VC letters. A VC letter is written along with your resume to be sent directly venture capital firms and like recruiter letters, it is written with very specific information that [...]
So far, Chapman Services Group has talked about introductory cover letters, thank you letters and targeted cover letters so which one would you use when forwarding your resume portfolio to a recruiter? The answer is easy! You want a recruiter letter. It is not absolutely necessary because truly, you could use your targeted cover letter [...]
So far, Chapman Services Group has talked about introductory cover letters and how it can be used to accompany your resume to let the potential decision-maker or hiring manager know you are actively searching a new position. BUT- after you have sent your resume and cover letter out, you want and NEED to follow up [...]
Yesterday, we talked about introductory cover letters and how it can be used to accompany your resume to let the potential decision-maker or hiring manager know you are actively searching a new position. BUT- after you have sent your resume and cover letter out, you want and NEED to follow up by thanking them for [...]