
How to Write a Great Cover Letter
Do hiring professionals even read cover letters for senior candidates anymore? Some say yes; some say no, they don’t bother unless the resume in question has grabbed their attention. The simple answer is that you ...
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Professional Practices They Don’t Teach You In Art School: What Do You Really Need In Your Portfolio?
I’ve traveled to many art schools, being asked to review senior student portfolios and speak on professional practices in the design business and the one thing I always notice is the lack of direction in ...
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Why Successful People Leave Work Early
Try this for a day: don't answer every phone call. Stop checking your email every two minutes. And leave work early. You'll be astounded at how much more you'll get done. According to a study ...
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Four Workers for Every Job Opening
The job market still isn’t good, but at least it’s on its way back. There were just 4.3 unemployed workers for every available job in March, the best ratio in over two years, according to ...
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6 Social Media Mistakes to Avoid While Job Seeking
For many job seekers, the Internet presents two very different worlds. One consists of hanging out with friends via social networking, and the other focuses on the seriousness of a job search. Having the worlds ...
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