Author: CareerOneStop

How to write a cover letter

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So you’re about to apply for a job when you notice that, along with your resume, the company wants you to send a cover letter.

The goal of your cover letter is to make your resume stand out in a pile of applications. And although that’s a lofty goal, writing an effective cover letter doesn’t need to be a daunting task.

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Using data to make career decisions

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Time to make a big career decision? 

Whether you’re just beginning to investigate your career options, or you’re deep into planning a new twist to your established career path, making a career decision is complicated.

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4 tips for career planning with your teen

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When’s the last time you talked about careers with your teen?

Deciding on a career is one of the biggest of life decisions—and yet many teens spend very little time exploring careers.

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4 key steps for a veteran’s job search

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There are many resources available to help veterans with their post-military job searches.

Follow these four steps to make your search effective.

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Consider a career as a physical therapist assistant

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Thinking about a career in physical therapy but not sure you want to spend four to six years in college?

Consider becoming a physical therapist assistant.

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How to create effective job descriptions

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Are you ready to expand your workforce? Or maybe hire your very first staff person?

A well-written job description is one of the most important documents you’ll use in recruiting and managing your employees.

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4 types of pre-employment checks you should prepare for

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Did you know that background and other employment checks are a common piece of the job search process?

Prepare yourself by knowing what to expect.

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Soft skills in an employer’s market

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Soft skills—also known as work-readiness skills, people skills, or essential skills—are the skills you can’t put down on paper.

Soft skills are what make someone a good employee and easy to work with.

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7 tips for getting the most out of a job fair

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Does the very idea of a job fair make your palms sweat?  Or do you get truly excited at the thought of getting to meet so many potential employers?

Whatever your personality, follow these simple tips to help you make the most of your job fair experience.

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Where will the jobs be?

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The U.S. Department of Labor estimates that the country added more than 200,000 jobs in June 2017–with big increases in health care, social assistance, financial activities, and mining.

Ever wonder exactly which careers are adding jobs at the highest rates?

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