Getting a Job in the Recession #5: Online Profiles

Posted by on Jul 22, 2009 in series, social media | 0 comments

We’ve already covered the basics: CVs, Virtual CVs, Jobs Boards and Covering Letters .  Most employers are looking to see a CV these days.  Many will insist on an application form being filled out, which does the same job, except for the trick Extra Info bit at the end.  (I’ll probably blog about that in a later post.)  So, do online profiles really matter?  If an employer...

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Getting a Job in the Recession #4: The Covering Letter

Posted by on Jul 15, 2009 in series, writing | 0 comments

An excellently written covering letter will ensure your CV is at least glanced at.  Keep it short.  Avoid colour and exhuberant formatting.  And, pay attention to the following, crucial elements: Addresses Include your address first, followed by the name, title and address of the person you are writing to.  Pay attention to the details.  Do not spell names incorrectly.  (You know how...

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Getting a Job in the Recession #3: Jobs Boards

Posted by on Jul 1, 2009 in series | 10 comments

If you’ve been following the series, you’ll know that I’m looking at How to Get a Job in the Recession.  So far, we’ve looked at CVs and Virtual CVs. This week, it’s Jobs Boards – how to find a job online.  I’ve listed some international sites, along with mostly Ireland and UK sites.  And, I’ve included an array of websites that advertise...

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