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In Search of the Right Job

Posted by Natalie Joan on Tuesday, April 20, 2010, In : Job Search 

Guest Post from CareerAlley

"Stick to the knitting - stay with the business that you know." - Tom Peters and Robert Waterman

Career paths do not always lead us to exactly where we want to go. Many of us take small detours (intended or not) and later in life very often wind up in a career that is very different from what we set out to do.

Early in my career I opted to take a huge detour, which was more like an off ramp. Thinking that I always wanted to be a programmer (my education is Acco...
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Do you really need a cover letter?

Posted by Natalie Joan on Friday, August 14, 2009, In : Cover Letter 
I've seen this debated quite a lot recently in online forums. The simple answer, in my opinion, is simply YES.

First of all, a cover letter is a much more personal document than a resumé. It not only shows off your writing style, but it is a chance for you to mention details or anecdotes that simply don't fit within a formal résumé structure. Don't lose this opportunity to further sell yourself to an employer by leaving the cover letter off.

The cover letter is also your chance to demon...
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Natalie Joan I am a writer, editor and adult education professional living in Halifax NS. I write and edit resumés, and offer workshops on resumé writing, job hunting, and interviewing. This blog is a place for me to post my favourite resumé tips, answer common questions, and occasionally rant about my pet peeves.

  

   
 
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