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Bryan Thorby Publisher webmaster@career-related.com http://career-related.com

Date: March 29, 2006

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Ebooks and Services

Thoughts of the Day

Article : Resume Writing for Men: Resume Writing Techniques to Crush the Competition

Article : Top 5 In-Demand Careers

Article : Doing Well On Job Interviews

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I hope all is well with you today.

About cover letters.

The cover letter is every bit as important as your resume and should always accompany your resume or CV. Your cover letter introduces you (and your resume) to your prospective employer.

Your cover letter serves to ask for an interview. Your prospective employer then decides whether or not to read your resume to learn more about you. When all is said and done, the prospective employer will feel compelled to call you in for that important interview to learn more about you.

Your cover letter needs to be pro-active in asking for an interview and convey your enthusiasm for the career opportunity.

All the best,

Bryan

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Thoughts of the Day

We can chart our future clearly and wisely only when we know the path which has led to the present. -- Adlai Stevenson

You can't build a reputation on what you are GOING to do. -- Henry Ford

Article

Resume Writing for Men: Resume Writing Techniques to Crush the Competition

By Jennifer Anthony

I have been a professional resume writer for several years now. In my experience, men have the most problems articulating ideas on paper.

So, if you need to write your resume, read this article before you try to get your wife or sister to do it for you. It’s not hard, and I have broken it down into simple steps for you to follow.

Define your job target.

This is the most important step. If you just want "any job", this is not a real goal.

Look through the job postings at monster or careerbuilder to get ideas. When you see a job you would like to apply for, print it out. This will be your point of reference for writing your resume.

Write your headline.

If you printed out an ad for a Line Installer at a cable company, your headline will be "Line Installer". If you are experienced in this field, your headline could be "Experienced Line Installer". Pretty simple stuff.

Next, write your skills summary.

You don’t want to dive right into your experience section.

Why?

Because employers want to know in a few seconds what you can do. They could give a crap less if you write a silly objective that says something like, "looking to utilize my experience to further my career " me, me, me, blah, blah, blah!. They want to know how YOU can help THEM. Put your ego aside, it’s not about you this time.

So how do you write a skills summary?

First, we have to identify your applicable skills.

1. Get a piece of paper and write down all of your skills.

2. Now, refer back to that job ad I had you print out. There should be some matches (if there are not, you may be looking into the wrong career).

3. Find the matches and those are your applicable skills.

For this Line Installer job, one of your skills might be "maintaining proper grounding procedures". Add this to you resume in a bulleted format.

Here is an example of what a skills summary could look like:

* Knowledgeable of proper grounding procedures.

* Reconciliation of customer payments and equipment.

* Ability to safely operate and maintain company issued vehicle.

* Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds and climb up to 100 feet.

- The hardest part is over (you can have a beer now).

Add your experience section.

This is pretty easy. List all of your applicable experience over the last 5-10 years.

You do not need to write every job you have ever had. If you were a retail sales clerk at the Nike Outlets part-time, for only 3 months, you probably want to leave that off.

If you were previously a line installer, you should list this experience because it is relevant.

Remember, this is not a job application, so there is no need to disclose every detail.

HOWEVER, you must not lie, stretch the truth, fluff your job responsibilities, or inflate your job titles. Companies are hiring background screening companies to check on you. Don’t get caught giving a line of crap.

Fill in the education section and close the deal.

If you are over the age of 19, you probably don’t need to talk about when you played High School football, or mention anything about high school for that matter. Focus on education and training received after high school.

If you have not completed a degree, you may have a special driver’s license, or if you may have completed a line installer’s safety course, add this information to this section.

If you are working on a degree, mention how many credit hours you have completed and when you expect to complete the degree.

DO NOT modify this resource box!

Jennifer Anthony is the owner of Telecommute Resumes, a website dedicated to providing information about telecommute resume and cover letter writing techniques. You can also learn how to find legitimate, work from home jobs and you will find links to related networking forums. She also owns ResumeASAP, offering professional and affordable resume writing services.

If you have comments about this article, or if you are interested in learning more about professional resume writing, please contact Jennifer Anthony by e-mail.

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Article

Top 5 In-Demand Careers

By Brian Bowman

Are you searching for a career field that is challenging, interesting, and needs qualified workers? Before you decide which path to choose, take a few minutes to consider five of the most in-demand careers areas. These areas are, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), going to experience high growth and demand for workers over the next ten years.

1. Education and health services

The BLS estimates that between now and the year 2014, fully 30% of all jobs created in the U.S. will come from the healthcare and educational services arena. Examples of specific careers that are included in this employment sector are:

* Registered nurse

* Medical assistant

* Radiology technician

* Medical imaging

* Social services

* Childcare

* Teaching

* Educational support

Healthcare in particular is already experiencing an extreme shortage of qualified workers, and the problem will only get worse as time goes by. Anyone who chooses a career in healthcare is likely to have excellent employment opportunities well into the future.

2. Professional and business services

This area encompasses many career choices that cover a wide range of professional and business functions. Among the careers that fall into this category are:

* Business administration

* Employment services

* Computer systems design

* System administration

* Cyber security

* Management consulting

* Technical consulting

The main driver for this sector is the increasing complexity of doing business in the modern world. The integration of business and technology will continue to explode, creating many opportunities for people who want to manage or support such integration efforts.

3. Information

We live in the age of information, and the demand is increasing for workers who can develop, run and support the information economy. Careers in this category include:

* Software publishing

* Internet publishing

* Internet broadcasting

* Internet service providers

* Web search portals

* Data processing and analysis

* Telecommunications technicians

* Wireless services

* Broadband internet services

The information sector is not about to shrink, as our world becomes increasingly information-dependent. A good option to consider is any career that contributes to the development, operation and innovation of information technology and services.

4. Leisure and hospitality

The combination of population growth and increasing affluence means U.S. demand for leisure and hospitality services will continue to grow for the foreseeable future. A wide variety of careers fit into this category, including:

* Recreation planning

* Fitness training

* Gambling and other amusement-related positions

* Food services

* Hotel management

* Travel planning

Leisure and hospitality is one category that holds a great deal of promise for anyone who chooses to pursue career options in its many fields and disciplines.

5. Trade, transportation and utilities

This category as a whole will show strong growth over the next ten years, but it is a bit of a mixed bag when you take a closer look. Some specific segments within this category are projected to decline in demand over time, so it is important to understand which careers hold the most promise. Careers that are projected to increase in demand include:

* Truck transportation services

* Warehousing services

* On-demand transport

* Retail services

* Water engineers

* Water and sewage operations

* Waste remediation management

As business continues to focus on improving efficiency through better management of inventory and transportation activities, the role of the trucking industry and inventory control/storage management will increase. The emphasis will continue to be on "just in time" manufacture, transportation and delivery of goods.

Putting it all together

Choosing a career field that will be in demand in the years to come is an important process. There are many sources of information on projected demand for different industries and career fields, so you should do some research and consult multiple resources. Be cautious, though, about the resources that you select because some are reputable and others are not. In general, projections and information from government and business organizations are more likely to be accurate than projections and information from a job search engine or a web site promoting the sale of its career building products and services.

When it comes to selecting a career, it is well worth the time and effort it takes to research, gather information and talk to career experts across a variety of industries.

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Author BioBrian Bowman is Managing Partner of LOCALJOBS.COM - the leading search engine for jobs in Asheville NC and jobs in Greenville SC.

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Article

Doing Well On Job Interviews By Jim Lotter

When interviewing for a job, it's vital to make a good first impression. Unless you are hired, it will likely be your only opportunity to make an impression in front of that employer. Although your resume may get you in the door, in order to get the position you desire you must also do well on the interview. Here are some tips for succeeding with the interview process.

A job interview lets your prospective employer meet with you to make sure you have the job skills necessary to perform the job adequately and also determine whether your personality will be a good fit with the co. If you wish to impress your interviewer there are a few things to keep in mind. These things are: 1) Be prepared to ask and answer questions. 2) Dress appropriately. 3) Show off your positive personality traits.

People often don't prepare for their interview. They don’t anticipate what they will be asked and also haven't prepared questions about their prospective employer which would show the interviewer that they know about the company, or are interested in the job they would be asked to perform.

Dressing properly is a big thing in your favor. Many applicants dress so inappropriately that they make a poor first impression. Quality is better than quantity is a good strategy. Better to have one or two good outfits than a dozen from a discount store. Conservative yet stylish is also a good rule of thumb. It is also important to be friendly, easygoing, and likable. No one wants to interview a combative or depressed person.

Above all, don't be discouraged when you don't get hired. There's usually another opportunity just around the corner.

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