Don’t Apply Without a Cover Letter
Chances are you went through several drafts of your résumé before you submitted it to a prospective employer. You wrote and rewrote each line several times and had friends, family, even strangers proofread it. But if you send it off without enclosing a cover letter, your hard work may never be seen. According to a CareerBuilder survey, 66 percent of hiring managers prefer a good cover letter attached...
October 11th, 2011
Surprising industries where a second language will pay off
Knowing a second language can pay off more than you think. While it’s a definite perk in many industries, in a tough economic climate knowing another language is especially important. According to a recent Korn/Ferry International survey of more than 12,000 people, 31 percent of executives who responded are bilingual, and the need for bilingual executives will be even greater in 10 years. Beyond...
October 9th, 2011
