Thursday, May 28, 2020

Organize Your Job Search with JibberJobber Testimonial

Organize Your Job Search with JibberJobber Testimonial Every once in a while I get emails from users that really make my day month year.   Heres one I got a couple of weeks ago I am sharing this in its entirety because there is a lot of good stuff in here.   This comes from John Greegan, who first reached out to me to tell me we had a typo somewhere.   He starts off answering my question how did you come across JibberJobber? A google search, mainly.   A college professor who taught job search skills to those about to graduate mentioned to me that job hunting today is not the same as it was the last time I found myself in the job market in the mid 80s.   One of the things that is different today, he said, is the level of organization and effort often required in a successful job search, and there are several web-based tools available to meet that demand. Though he didnt mention any tools by name, he did say that a good search with the keywords Organize Job Search would help.   This, and my previous experience as an open-source software user, was the catalyst that sent me to the web. However, my first stop on the web wasnt google.   It was sourceforge.net [note from Jason: anyone who goes to sourceforge.net for a solution is serious!], where Ive had a lot of luck finding tools I needed at my previous job.   Not finding enough there, I then turned to google.   That search returned lots of articles of advice, mainly centered around buying thinks like a Franklin Planner, handwriting in your company and job info, ranking, etcall still hand-work.   JibberJobber, Virtual Job Coach, JobFiler, HappyJobSearch and Becomed [note from Jason: I think this is the first time I have mentioned any of my competitors on this blog :p] were the tools that I spent a day teasing out of various drill-downs from that list.   JibberJobber was topmost on the top-level list. Wanting to ensure that I used the best tool I could find, I spent the next day researching and comparing these four and found JibberJobber to be the most robust and sensible tool. Did John just say JibberJobber is the most robust and sensible tool?   Considering his very technical background, Im flattered! He goes on to say, in another email: While were at it, Id like to take a moment to tell you how happy I am with JibberJobber.   Like so many others, Ive been collecting companies I want to track on a spreadsheet or in a file folder.   I thought I had a list of about 35 or so, but when I did all the initial data entry using JibberJobber I found that I had actually compiled a list closer to 70!   I felt very good about my job search when I looked at the company panel at the end of that day!   Tomorrow Im meeting with the folks at the Career Center (an offshoot of the State of MN workforce center), and when I demo this for them (they want to see how Ive organized my career management/job search thus far, and that just happens to be on JibberJobber), I have no doubt theyre going to be impressed. Now, I normally dont talk about WHO upgrades to premium, but I really liked what he said below (in the bold): Im going to upgrade my account to Premium in the next few days.   With 70 companies in my list Im nearing the limit (and I expect to exceed that limit), and since this is the most important activity Im engaged in at the moment [note from Jason: LOVE this.   Organizing your job search is NOT trivial it really is quite important, and John recognizes it as the most important activity hes engaged in] it only makes sense to spend the $9.95/mo and get the best and most efficient use of the product. Pretty awesome, eh?   John gets it, and I am so glad to hear that a college professor gave him that advice!   My faith is getting restored in college professors (remember this post?)! Organize Your Job Search with JibberJobber Testimonial Every once in a while I get emails from users that really make my day month year.   Heres one I got a couple of weeks ago I am sharing this in its entirety because there is a lot of good stuff in here.   This comes from John Greegan, who first reached out to me to tell me we had a typo somewhere.   He starts off answering my question how did you come across JibberJobber? A google search, mainly.   A college professor who taught job search skills to those about to graduate mentioned to me that job hunting today is not the same as it was the last time I found myself in the job market in the mid 80s.   One of the things that is different today, he said, is the level of organization and effort often required in a successful job search, and there are several web-based tools available to meet that demand. Though he didnt mention any tools by name, he did say that a good search with the keywords Organize Job Search would help.   This, and my previous experience as an open-source software user, was the catalyst that sent me to the web. However, my first stop on the web wasnt google.   It was sourceforge.net [note from Jason: anyone who goes to sourceforge.net for a solution is serious!], where Ive had a lot of luck finding tools I needed at my previous job.   Not finding enough there, I then turned to google.   That search returned lots of articles of advice, mainly centered around buying thinks like a Franklin Planner, handwriting in your company and job info, ranking, etcall still hand-work.   JibberJobber, Virtual Job Coach, JobFiler, HappyJobSearch and Becomed [note from Jason: I think this is the first time I have mentioned any of my competitors on this blog :p] were the tools that I spent a day teasing out of various drill-downs from that list.   JibberJobber was topmost on the top-level list. Wanting to ensure that I used the best tool I could find, I spent the next day researching and comparing these four and found JibberJobber to be the most robust and sensible tool. Did John just say JibberJobber is the most robust and sensible tool?   Considering his very technical background, Im flattered! He goes on to say, in another email: While were at it, Id like to take a moment to tell you how happy I am with JibberJobber.   Like so many others, Ive been collecting companies I want to track on a spreadsheet or in a file folder.   I thought I had a list of about 35 or so, but when I did all the initial data entry using JibberJobber I found that I had actually compiled a list closer to 70!   I felt very good about my job search when I looked at the company panel at the end of that day!   Tomorrow Im meeting with the folks at the Career Center (an offshoot of the State of MN workforce center), and when I demo this for them (they want to see how Ive organized my career management/job search thus far, and that just happens to be on JibberJobber), I have no doubt theyre going to be impressed. Now, I normally dont talk about WHO upgrades to premium, but I really liked what he said below (in the bold): Im going to upgrade my account to Premium in the next few days.   With 70 companies in my list Im nearing the limit (and I expect to exceed that limit), and since this is the most important activity Im engaged in at the moment [note from Jason: LOVE this.   Organizing your job search is NOT trivial it really is quite important, and John recognizes it as the most important activity hes engaged in] it only makes sense to spend the $9.95/mo and get the best and most efficient use of the product. Pretty awesome, eh?   John gets it, and I am so glad to hear that a college professor gave him that advice!   My faith is getting restored in college professors (remember this post?)! Organize Your Job Search with JibberJobber Testimonial Every once in a while I get emails from users that really make my day month year.   Heres one I got a couple of weeks ago I am sharing this in its entirety because there is a lot of good stuff in here.   This comes from John Greegan, who first reached out to me to tell me we had a typo somewhere.   He starts off answering my question how did you come across JibberJobber? A google search, mainly.   A college professor who taught job search skills to those about to graduate mentioned to me that job hunting today is not the same as it was the last time I found myself in the job market in the mid 80s.   One of the things that is different today, he said, is the level of organization and effort often required in a successful job search, and there are several web-based tools available to meet that demand. Though he didnt mention any tools by name, he did say that a good search with the keywords Organize Job Search would help.   This, and my previous experience as an open-source software user, was the catalyst that sent me to the web. However, my first stop on the web wasnt google.   It was sourceforge.net [note from Jason: anyone who goes to sourceforge.net for a solution is serious!], where Ive had a lot of luck finding tools I needed at my previous job.   Not finding enough there, I then turned to google.   That search returned lots of articles of advice, mainly centered around buying thinks like a Franklin Planner, handwriting in your company and job info, ranking, etcall still hand-work.   JibberJobber, Virtual Job Coach, JobFiler, HappyJobSearch and Becomed [note from Jason: I think this is the first time I have mentioned any of my competitors on this blog :p] were the tools that I spent a day teasing out of various drill-downs from that list.   JibberJobber was topmost on the top-level list. Wanting to ensure that I used the best tool I could find, I spent the next day researching and comparing these four and found JibberJobber to be the most robust and sensible tool. Did John just say JibberJobber is the most robust and sensible tool?   Considering his very technical background, Im flattered! He goes on to say, in another email: While were at it, Id like to take a moment to tell you how happy I am with JibberJobber.   Like so many others, Ive been collecting companies I want to track on a spreadsheet or in a file folder.   I thought I had a list of about 35 or so, but when I did all the initial data entry using JibberJobber I found that I had actually compiled a list closer to 70!   I felt very good about my job search when I looked at the company panel at the end of that day!   Tomorrow Im meeting with the folks at the Career Center (an offshoot of the State of MN workforce center), and when I demo this for them (they want to see how Ive organized my career management/job search thus far, and that just happens to be on JibberJobber), I have no doubt theyre going to be impressed. Now, I normally dont talk about WHO upgrades to premium, but I really liked what he said below (in the bold): Im going to upgrade my account to Premium in the next few days.   With 70 companies in my list Im nearing the limit (and I expect to exceed that limit), and since this is the most important activity Im engaged in at the moment [note from Jason: LOVE this.   Organizing your job search is NOT trivial it really is quite important, and John recognizes it as the most important activity hes engaged in] it only makes sense to spend the $9.95/mo and get the best and most efficient use of the product. Pretty awesome, eh?   John gets it, and I am so glad to hear that a college professor gave him that advice!   My faith is getting restored in college professors (remember this post?)!

Monday, May 25, 2020

Handling interview rejection

Handling interview rejection It’s hard not to feel discouraged when you’re hoping for ‘yes’ but hear ‘no’ . Whether you’re an interview veteran or a relative novice, rejection can be a bruising experience. It can also feel personal and strike at the very core of your confidence. Anger, frustration and resentment are all normal responses; there is no rule book for how to handle disappointment. Give yourself permission to wallow for a day or two, lick your wounds and then move on. Whilst it’s tempting to dissolve into self-pity (and we’ve all been there…) it certainly won’t move you closer to interview success. Don’t take it personally Easy to say, hard to do. We’re all programmed â€" or perhaps conditioned â€" to seek approval, and the interview process can make you feel really exposed. After all, it’s an opportunity to project your ‘best face’. Stop yourself at this point. The job interview is not a measure of your professional or personal worth. Start with the positives: you were invited to interview, others weren’t. You’ re already grabbing the attention of employers in a crowded, competitive job market. Yes, you may have fallen at the final hurdle, but you have to accept this is part of the process. Interviews are designed to eliminate the majority of candidates. Some you win, some you lose. Don’t blame others It’s easy to write off your interview failure as the employer’s fault. On paper you were clearly good enough, so what went wrong? Sometimes, nothing. The other candidate may just have been a better ‘fit’. Recruiters are assessing candidates against job criteria, but they are also looking for individuals to complement their team. Often this is an undefinable quality and employers themselves can’t always describe what ‘it’ is. You also need to be really honest with yourself and try to separate your emotional response to rejection from a detached, objective analysis of your performance. You may simply have interviewed below par. Feedback can be helpful, but don’t feel too despondent if an employer says no â€" you can always talk it through with us. Maybe a  mock interview  would help you to address any shortcomings and refine your technique? If you blame others for your failures, do you credit them with your success? Focus on the positives Acknowledge and ‘own’ your mistakes but don’t ignore the positives. You may have felt the interview was a disaster, but this is often a heightened perception of events. If you dwell on the negatives, you can create a self-fulfilling prophecy of failure. Once you’ve had time to digest the outcome, make a list of the things that went well. Perhaps you established a good rapport (a definite plus!) or the mental agility to think on your feet. Unless you’re incredibly lucky (or phenomenally good…) you’ll probably be interviewed many times throughout your career; draw on your past experiences to help you shape a job winning formula. Keep it in perspective Yes, it can be a crushing blow particularly if you’ve had a number of rejections in quick succession, but try to see it as a normal feature of your job search. If you are applying for graduate positions, then chances are you’re competing against people with a broadly similar profile. There’s a limited pool of ‘graduate track’ jobs for bright, ambitious individuals, so most of you will face initial disappointment. Make sure you have other applications in the pipeline and dont invest too much in one application or interview. And finally, plan a great comeback dont let the fear of rejection stop you!

Thursday, May 21, 2020

Improving Your Business Etiquette and Protocol How Michelle Trans Fleurite Can Help

Improving Your Business Etiquette and Protocol How Michelle Tran’s Fleurite Can Help A degree, a certain amount of experience and a willingness to learn are all essential elements to any woman’s path to a successful career. But, what’s equally important (and particularly challenging to Millennial women) is a skill that may be more nebulous: Observing appropriate business etiquette. Etiquette, of course, is the set of unwritten rules about appropriate manners. It’s not just about the social niceties, like knowing the correct fork or spoon to use during a particular course during a formal dining experience. It’s about understanding social norms for business and professional situations from how you dress for the office or networking event to your ease at observing the customs of clients from different cultures. Acquiring the requisite understanding of etiquette for business situations gives you the kind of polish that makes you stand out. This is particularly important for Millennials, whose lacking in this area has been a focus at times for criticism. A new book out this year by Rachel Isgar, PhD, “Next Generation Manners: Business Etiquette for Millennials,” is one that proposes to step in with a cure. One section, for example, emphasizes the necessity to leave devices behind to fully engage with others on a face-to-face basis. The book notes that “…raising the bar on your communications skills will cement a great personal impression.” Those who prefer to take a more hands-on approach into the intricacies of business etiquette can seek the services of companies like Toronto’s Fleurite. Formed by executive, Michelle Tran, Fleurite helps business people at all levels acquire the knowledge, skills and behaviors that reflect a polished professional executive. Michelle Tran launched her consultancy after taking intensive formal training, as well as earning certification from a London-based firm offering one of the leading training programs for international business etiquette and diplomatic and business protocols. Etiquette â€" and the ability to reflect good manners in any setting â€" is Tran’s passion, and she has infused that in services designed to help clients with every facet of what it takes to be a polished professional. Her services start with a basic, hands-on grounding in accepted social behaviors for different cultures and situations, emphasizing key influences over business behaviors. Other soft skills that Tran’s program develops include networking, the art of the introduction and workplace behaviors that will improve one’s professional image, whatever the setting. Fleurite also consults on style and wardrobe choices, focusing on the nuances of style and what is appropriate for different settings and occasions. This extends to executive style basics, from formal to business casual. Clients should then be able to plan a business wardrobe with an eye to successful style, something that depends on brand choice, color choice and proper fit. Fleurite’s business etiquette services extend to the international stage, as well. Clients are coached on what it takes to communicate effectively across many cultures. This includes helping clients understand global business customs and terminology, along with strategies to help hone international conversational skills.

Sunday, May 17, 2020

20 Amazing Ways to Simplify Your Life - Classy Career Girl

20 Amazing Ways to Simplify Your Life Your life can be less complicated. Simplifying your life can lead to  more happiness and peace.  Lifes challenges are unavoidable, but you always have the choice to let it overwhelm you or simplify your life and eliminate the challenges that come with being so busy. How do you do that? Weve gathered the best ways that you can simplify your life and make it more meaningful.  Lets dive in. 20 Amazing Ways to Simplify Your Life 1. Worry less. Limit your worrying and you  will be calmer,  gain more confidence and strength. “Light a candle instead of cursing the darkness,” said Eleanor Roosevelt. Avoiding unnecessary stress in your life is one way to promote your health and simplify your life. My favorite way to do that is to limit television, especially in the morning. 2. Organize your space. You’ll feel more comfortable and stress-free if you do a quick clean up daily, especially in your living room, bedroom, and in the kitchen. No need to clean every corner but do so occasionally or  keep a  schedule. When your space is organized, you wont be worries about the papers piling up. 3. Choose needs versus wants. Be wise and frugal. Every time you go shopping, always remember to only buy products that you really need and products that will last longer. You don’t need to waste your money on temporary desires  and then pile them up at home just to accumulate dust. Take a trip to Goodwill and then remember that trip when you are out shopping. Make sure whatever you buy are things you will want to wear for a long time. 4. Empty a space. It’s always nice to have a small, empty, personal space or room for you to meditate or read a  book in. This will make you more productive  and help you focus on your personal growth and development. 5. Pay your bills regularly. Sounds obvious, right? It can complicate your life if you don’t regularly pay your bills. You may be more stressed with accumulated fees and annoying  bill collectors if you dont stay on top of your bills. 6. Invest in good friends. Cut out relationships with friends that stress you out or bring you down. Don’t waste your energy and time with people who gossip. Unfollow them on Facebook so you do not get distracted when they come up on your News Feed. More importantly, keep in touch with great friends who will encourage you to grow more professionally and personally. 7. Delegate household tasks. It’s not good to overwork your body and mind daily. At least find a way to distribute home chores among  your roommates or family. Also, make sure you get enough sleep  after doing your part around the house. Even better, delegate it to a housekeeper and spend the time with your family or growing your career or business. 8. Have a digital detox. This simply means you disconnect yourself from your tablet, computer, phone or any digital gadget. Why? Because technology can have negative effects on your body. An hour or two hours of daily digital detox should suffice. This does not include your regular resting or sleeping hours, of course. Also, try to have a digital detox on the weekends as well for longer periods of time so you can spend quality time with your family. 9. Avoid complaints. When you’re stressed at work, don’t bring this  stress home to your family. Try  watching an inspiring movie instead or a comedy. 10.  Manage your pets at home. If your pets are the source of your daily stress, try hiring a pet sitter or schedule a walk with your dog daily. Also, you could schedule a time for them to play with your kids if you have kid-friendly pets. If your pet isnt making you happy, maybe its time to think about getting  your pet to a better home so you can simplify your life. If youre not fond of pets, try gardening or picking  flowers to display in a vase in your home or your office table. 11. Call for help. If you have a ton of  laundry to wash, ask  for help in exchange for something else you can provide or find someone to help you on a site like care.com. 12. Take time to rest. If you’re tired or exhausted, simply rest to boost your energy. Go to bed earlier and really let yourself rest instead of watching that extra hour of television every night. 13. Eat healthy. Eat food that has nutritional benefits for your body and mind. It’s always vital to stay healthy for yourself, your career, and the people around you. 14. Simplify parenting. If you’re a parent, teach your child to do home chores and other things that will help build their sense of responsibility and independence.  Don’t let them depend on you to do everything for them but, needless to say, consider their age. 15. Learn to say No. If you cannot attend  a party, or any activity  you have been invited to, just  say “No” and be honest why you cant go. 16. Trust your good self. You don’t need to do all the “must dos” that you read in books, journals, or newspapers. Just be yourself and don’t pretend to be someone else. Trying to be someone youre not is more stressful than honestly being yourself. 17. Lean on loved ones. You may become emotionally challenged at times but you don’t have to carry your burdens alone. Lean and share your struggles with your loved ones to ease your pain. This will strengthen your bonds, too. 18. Use your tools. If you tend to be forgetful, keep a calendar, an alarm clock, and a notebook with pen near you whenever you can. Write down your daily tasks and try your best to check them all off. 19. Limit social media updates. Schedule a specific time for checking your social media updates each day. You don’t have to do it every minute as it can be overwhelming. But, if youre running a business through social media, save your energy and time by hiring a virtual assistant to do that stuff for you. 20. Prioritize. This is one of the best ways to simplify your life. Not everything is urgent. Always choose to accomplish your top priorities in life to maintain your happiness and sense of purpose. Break down your big goals into smaller tasks that are realistic and can be done within a short span of time. Are you ready to simplify your life?

Thursday, May 14, 2020

8 Actionable Tips for a Successful Freelance Career in 2019 CareerMetis.com

8 Actionable Tips for a Successful Freelance Career in 2019â€" CareerMetis.com Original Image Source â€" Depositphotos.comToday, freelancing certainly is at its boom! With a lot of benefits from being self-employed to have the liberty to work on your own terms conditions, working as an independent contractor has become the most popular trend.However, becoming a full-time professional freelancer takes a lot of dedication, knowledge, and effort. It is like setting up your own small business for less money.Let us have a closer look at the top-beneficial tips for being a successful freelancer in 2019.1) Calculate Your RateevalIn the heyday of the internet, it is becoming more challenging for the freelancers to prove your services to be the best as compared to the other service providers in a similar niche.So, as a freelancer, it is essential that you should know your worth, so that you can charge for your services accordingly. You can apply this formula to calculate your basic hourly rate.Basic hourly rate = There is no denying to the fact that a freelancer believ es in building an empire of his own by putting every possible effort. However, it is only possible if your hard work is paid. Take this tip as one of the essential advice if you want to grow your business as a freelancer. Always make a rule of securing a deposit, before you embark on any work for your client. It could be done in a standard fashion like â€" by receiving ? halfway through the project and ? upfront, and the rest of the final ? portion upon completion. If this format does not suit your business, you can pick up your own can sign it in a contract with mutual consent.3) Deal Well With The TaxesWhile you are working as an independent contractor, you should keep tax obligations at the forefront of setting your work-price. The self-employed or freelancers are subjected to the self-employment tax.evalBe aware of the fact that you should always manage to provide yourself with necessities such as dental care, healthcare, and a handsome amount for your retirement. Moreover, you should start looking for ways to save on taxes.Not only this, you must look forward to finding one of the well-suited ways for your business to file taxes It has made the scenario more challenging for the freelancers to attract more business owners or clients. Be an expert in your space and know each every aspect of your niche.Furthermore, it will not also help you stand out from the competition but also will attract many new clients.Here are the top ways to market your business for less money:Create a blog/ ArticlesIn-person networkingCreate your up-to-date business profiles in the social media environmentPost ads for your services or a personal profile on websites like TECHdotMN, Facebook, Instagram, and many other popular social media platforms 8) Focus your freelance businessThis last tip may sound a very typical one to you, but, it is one of the most important tips if you want to stay ahead of the competition as a freelancer. “Focus On Your Work” â€" It is a Guru Mantra f or creating your brand identity! If you have the expertise in your niche and you focus carefully on all the types of projects you take on, you can soon become one of the best leaders in the industry.evalCategorize your niche, pick one or two services and finally get specialized into it. And consequently, you will master it all! Undoubtedly, you would able to create a brand of your own.Here is generalized to-do-list to excel as a freelancer:By keeping in mind the Guru Mantra â€" Focus On Your Work, try to deliver affordable high-quality projects. It will create a loyal customer base.In your freelance portfolio, only showcase the projects you have already mastered.Market your brand on all possible online-platforms highlighting the types of projects you are specialized in.Start producing informative content around those services/products to prove your expertise. And as a byproduct of marketing, it would help you to attract more more clients.Take AwayI’ve shared with you the 8 Actio nable Tips for a Successful Freelance Career in 2019.If you also want to have a thriving and sustainable freelance business, you must put these tips into your work process.

Sunday, May 10, 2020

Tips on Becoming an Effective Manager - Margaret Buj - Interview Coach

Tips on Becoming an Effective Manager A career in management is something many people aspire to achieve in their lifetime. This doesn’t necessarily mean you want this position so you can boss people around and assert your authority over others. Management is so much more than that, and for people looking to go into these positions, it is often the passion for helping to change processes, work with others more efficiently and contribute further to the success of a business that drives people in this direction. However, becoming and establishing yourself as a good manager is not an easy task. There can be many hurdles and challenging times for anyone looking to pursue management in any industry. So take a look at these tips on how you can become a great manager and build a successful career in a job you love. Effective communication Communication skills are one of the most critical factors in management, and this includes everything from written communication, face-to-face interactions and listening to others. If you can get information across to teams in an efficient way, they can be more productive in tasks and can prioritize based on this communication. Managers can often get bogged down with other jobs and leave the team feeling out of touch and unmotivated to complete a project, so ensuring this does not happen and making communication a top priority is key to a sustainable career. Expanding knowledge and learning from others No one person knows everything and a part of becoming a manager is that you need to appreciate that although you have the necessary overall skills and experience to do the job, you also have a team of people behind you reaching those goals with you. To keep on top of industry development and management skills suited to the position you are in, continuous learning is also an essential step. For example, if you work in retail, you may need to undertake a course in category management to ensure you have the relevant skills to work in harmony with customers and suppliers for a mutual goal. You may also want to consider further management training, as regulation and processes change rapidly, so it’s best to keep up to date with relevant knowledge. Recognizing achievements in your team If you are running a team of people, however large or small, everyone likes to know they’ve done an excellent job. This acknowledgment doesn’t always have to come in monetary rewards either, as many workers humbly respond to a simple ‘well done and thanks for the hard work.’ Of course, if they are always overperforming, making the time to appreciate this commitment and hard work is vital, as they can become unmotivated and unproductive if they feel they are being undervalued. Overall, aspiring to be a better manager is beneficial for both self-improvement and company growth, so taking these points onboard can help to raise your management game and achieve great things with a solid team behind you every step of the way.

Friday, May 8, 2020

A Great Example of Writing a Resume and Cover Letter Graphically

A Great Example of Writing a Resume and Cover Letter GraphicallyTo be considered for a job, it is important to write a resume and cover letter. In an interview, if the interviewer makes no attempt to understand your credentials, you will not be given the job. There are many ways to make an effective resume and cover letter.The resume and cover letter must have specific information about yourself. If you do not have enough information, you will not be listed with the rest of the applicants and your chances of getting an interview will be very low. The information should be right on point, with only one exception.People change jobs and move to different places all the time. It is impossible to keep track of all the jobs you have held in the past. However, there are some things that you can put in your resume and cover letter that will help an employer find you more easily. One example of this is:*Include an introductory paragraph in your resume and cover letter that describes who you a re, why you want the job, and what you can do for the company. This paragraph should be short and to the point.*In your cover letter, make it clear that you are more than a flat description of yourself. Tell your employer why you would be the best choice for the job and how you will make a difference for the company.*In your resume, you can include the details of previous jobs that you have held in your education and training as well. If you are willing to provide these, your employer will know that you were able to hold down a job after the graduation. You can also include additional information about the company that you have applied for and a short description of the jobs you held there. This will help you get an interview for your dream job.*In your resume, be sure to include the salary you were offered at the job you worked for. There should be no need to list the number of years you have been working, but you can also include any other compensation that you received. For examp le, if you are being considered for a position as a marketing manager, you should also provide the current market value of a marketing manager position.