Your cover letter is an essential piece of a job application. Your résumé is still important, of course, but it is a specialized document that primarily conveys short facts. A cover letter adds personalization and gives you the chance to showcase so much more: Highlight the most relevant pieces of...

Once you get into a networking conversation, you need to both get the information you want and make a good impression on the other person. This means that you have to have a real give-and-take conversation. Talk about yourself, but also remember to ask questions about the other person.   People enjoy...

Have you met someone who might be a good networking contact, but don’t know what to say to them? Or is there a networking event coming up in your area that you want to make the most of? Here is a list of questions that you can bring with you. You won’t want to ask every single question, but take...

In the current economic climate, for every employment ad on a website or in a newspaper, there can be hundreds or thousands of qualified responses. Don’t let this discourage you from following up on suitable opportunities. By following a few guidelines, you can make a positive impression and compete...

If you have never moved before, or haven’t moved for a while, it can be overwhelming to even think about all the tasks you’ll need to go through. Yes, there’s a lot to do – but it can all be broken down into manageable steps. Use this checklist to keep track of what you need to do at which point...