In category: Job Search / Career Development
Great Cover Letters
ClearedJobs.Net's HR Strategist Patra Frame guides job seekers on writing effective cover letters. Cover letters are, just like your resume, an advertisement for your skills and abilities. It's your opportunity to convince the hiring manager to interview you because your qualific… more
3 Interviewing Tips for Your Job Search
When you are looking for a job, getting an interview is a great step forward. And for most people, a scary one. Interviewing is a specialized dance, one that has been re-invented since the last time you went dancing. And it is often even more difficult for people in IT, intel, a… more
Large Company External Hires Come From Networking and Job Boards
CareerXroads has released their 10th annual Source of Hire study. The study surveys large companies to see where they find their new employees. The Source of Hire study covers 36 large U.S. companies with over 1.3 million employees. These companies hired over 130,000 job seeker… more
Military Transition: What’s Networking
ClearedJobs.Net HR Strategist Patra Frame talks about the importance of networking, how to build your network and the challenges facing those transitioning from the military to the civilian world. … more
Eight Tips to Help You Write Job Interview Thank You Notes
Surprisingly many job seekers still do not write thank you notes after interviews. A thank you is particularly important after an informational interview. Help yourself stand out from the crowd by thanking those who have taken the time to meet with you. Here are eight tips to… more