A Career in Law? Motion Granted!
Sure, you're probably attracted to a career in law for a few notable reasons, the prestige, the power, the chance to change the world - not to mention the money! But, are you really competitive enough to be a lawyer? Many students join the field of law to fight the bad guys but find themselves not competitive enough, leaving most just feeling jaded about the profession.
Many lawyers and law st... > [more]
Accidental Careers
When you don’t know what to do with your life, an accidental encounter may just fill your prescription.
When Shannon Sanborn somersaulted on her rollerblades, she also crashed headlong into the health care system. Two paramedics collected her from the sidewalk, the emergency room nurse checked her out, a physician ordered X-rays, and a nurse’s aide wheeled her up so the X-ray technician could p... > [more]
After the interview -- what happens next
The Thank You Note
It's called a note, but it's really a formal business letter. As soon as you've had an interview you need to prepare a thank you note and get it to the recruiter within 24 hours. Why 24 hours? Because hiring decisions are often made within 24 hours of the interviews, barring a specific delay such as a decision-maker going out of town. The candidates may not hear the deci... > [more]
Chronological Resume Sample
Michael Z. Smith
1234 Some Street
Your city, Your state
(222) 345-6789
mzsmith@cable.com
EDUCATION
BBA Business Administration
(Emphasis in Finance), May 20__
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
EXPERIENCE
Teller
United Bank of Washington, June 20__ to present
Responsibilities include servicing 400 customers weekly, handling all transactions involving checking, sa... > [more]
Cover Letter - Model 1
Career Researcher PO Box 987, Beverly Hills, CA 555-445-3444
January 10, 2003
CONFIDENTIAL
Ms. Linda Cornerbrooke
Personnel Officer
Human Resources Department
ABC Company
Beverly Hills, CA
90210
Dear Ms. Cornerbrooke:
I would like to be considered for the Account Manager position your company advertised in the January 12th edition of The Post.
My qualifications... > [more]
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