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Communication Tips
Sending Messages Communication involves three individual components: Verbal – the content (our choice and the arrangement of the words we use) Nonverbal – body language Para-verbal – How we say what we say For communication
Interview Etiquette
What Not to Bring to the Interview: Gum Cell phone Ipod Coffee or soda If you have lots of piercings, leave some of your rings at home (earrings only, is a good rule) Cover tattoos
I’ve got an interview! What should I wear?
Men’s Interview Attire Suit (solid color – navy or dark grey) Long sleeve shirt (white or coordinated with the suit) Belt Tie Dark socks, conservative leather shoes Little or no jewelry Neat, professional hairstyle Limit
Ten Time Saving Tips to Speed Up Your Job Search
Be Prepared. Have a voice mail system in place and sign-up for a professional sounding email address. Put your cell phone number on your resume so you can follow up in a timely manner. Be
10 Words and Terms That Ruin a Resume
By Charles Purdy, Monster Senior Editor 1. “Salary negotiable” – Yes, they know. If you’re wasting a precious line of your resume on this term, it looks as though you’re padding — that you’ve run
How to complete a job application
Always do this: Bring a pen, or several pens to fill out a job application Come dressed appropriately. Rule of Thumb – come to an interview prepared to start the job you are applying for
Constructing an email cover letter
Keep your cover letter short. Brevity is critical. One or two paragraphs – under 150 words- should be sufficient. A cover letter is more of a “cover note.” Always use standard cover letter protocol. Just
What to do and what not to do on your cover letter
The cover letter has three parts: 1. The first paragraph tells why you are writing: identifies the employer and position by name, and conveys how/where you found the job lead. 2. The second section, which