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Last week, I brought to light a key to cover letters that many job seekers tend to overlook: style. Because the primary focus has been on what to say in a cover letter, job seekers tend to ignore how they say it. Since you only have a small amount of precious time (usually a matter of seconds) to capture the attention of the hiring manager, you might as well make sure that you are making those seconds count.
Injecting some style into your…
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When is major change to an established brand too much? The Ford Motor Company is testing that very question. To kick off the North American International Auto Show, the iconic automaker announced the redesign of one of their top-selling vehicles: the Ford F-150. Swapping its stainless steel body for an aluminum one, Ford (and the auto industry by proxy) will learn firsthand how close they can get to the gully’s edge of innovation…
Will the F-150 Redesign Make or Break Ford?:View
Candidates don’t have it easy. To even get your attention, they have to jump through innumerable hoops. When they get to the interview, they have to say the right things on command, watch for non-verbal communication queues, and wonder if every silence is a disqualifying silence or just a pause for you to gather your thoughts. And the waiting afterwards isn’t any better.
You may not intend to give your candidates ulcers but unconscious body…
Non-verbal Communication: What Candidates Think You’re Saying:View
There is loads of literature on what to put in a cover letter; articles on words to include and leave out take the cake in sheer numbers, but rarely is the topic of style taken into consideration. Sure, you know what you want to say, but how should you go about saying it? If a hiring manager is only going to spend a few seconds perusing your cover letter, shouldn’t it be the most fascinating couple of seconds of his or her life.
The right…
The Key to Cover Letters that Everyone Overlooks:View
According to the December jobs report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, hiring in the final month of 2013 was lower than expected. Originally, economists had expected the numbers to be a positive continuation of previous months. Most economists and federal analysts believed those numbers would be in the ballpark of 200,000. Imagine their surprise when the total was 74,000.
First let’s take a look at the positive.
Manufacturing…
December Jobs Report Has Silver Lining for Manufacturing:View
January has become the month of hiring, job hopping, and new beginnings. While thousands of employees take to the net to search for new jobs, employers are left wondering who will turn in their resignation before the month is over. After years of building a successful team and work environment, losing your top talent could be a significant thorn in your side during the New Year.
So how do you retain the top talent that you have worked so hard…
Are You at Risk of Losing Your Top Talent This January?:View
January for many people is job search season. As you get yourself back in shape for the job market, you need to give some serious thought to the words you use. Some hang around your resume like extra poundage, weighing you down as you try to outrace your competition. Other words utterly fail to make any real impression with hiring managers. Whatever the reason for your resume missing the mark, you may need to shed certain words to give it…
13 Words Not to Use in Your Resume:View
What’s in store for the manufacturing industry in 2014? Experts from the International Data Corporation (IDC) have released a report that details their predictions for the upcoming year.
Coming off of a strong final six months in 2013, the manufacturing industry saw increases in its PMI index as well as renewed confidence in everything from durable goods to automobile manufacturing. The future of the industry as a whole may be dim, but it is…
Top Manufacturing Predictions for 2014:View
It’s a new year and a perfect time for new beginnings. No doubt you have your own list of business resolutions that require the right blend of positive and productive people. To restock your team with vibrant talent, you need to shed your bad hiring habits like a snake shedding its old skin and distinguish yourself from the competition. Here are a few ways to make 2014 the year of good hiring.
• Know the ins and outs of your brand.…
New Ways to Hire in the New Year:View
The week between Christmas and New Years can leave you feeling a bit lost. You are tired from all the Holiday meals and sweets, and you have that jarring feeling that your job search will have to resume in a just a few days. But how will you go about it? Follow these tips and you will hit the ground running on your job search as soon as the New Year starts.
Take a moment to reassess your career
Where were you five years ago, and where do you…
10 Ways to Reenergize Your Job Search in the New Year:View
