What To Avoid In Your Cover Letter

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So you’re ready to start applying to jobs. You’ve updated your resume, spread the word to those that you know that you are on the hunt and bookmarked job search websites. Before taking the plunge and applying to any job, take a second and consider your cover letter. Most of the time, the cover letter is the first thing a prospective employer will see and it can make or break you. A well-written, concise, engaging cover letter will entice an employer to check out your application. A poorly written, unprofessional cover letter will most likely have them brushing you off without a second glance. Here’s a list of what to avoid in your cover letter.
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Popular Green Jobs of Today

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For a while there, it seemed as though the “go green” initiative had faded. The economy and job market plummeted and the idea of forcing companies to adhere to expensive green technology took a bit of a backseat to creating jobs and fixing our unemployment rate. If you thought it went away completely, though, you’d definitely be wrong. Even though going green isn’t as emphasized right now, it’s definitely still a priority for our country, government and ourselves. A while back Spark News discussed where the green jobs are. This discussed whether green jobs were in the private sector or the public. Today, we’re taking a look at what kind of green jobs are really hot right now.
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Cyberslacking at Work

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Just yesterday Spark News discussed slacking at work. Specifically, how much time off is too much. One of the main components of that article was that as an employee working for a company you need to be professional. This entails a number of things from being reliable, dressing properly, engaging in productive conversations and of course getting your work done. All of the other aspects are notably important, but it’s clear and obvious that getting your work done, and getting it done right, is most important. However, it can be difficult to get your work done on-time and at top-notch quality if you are constantly cyberslacking on the job.
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The Best Jobs for College Students

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College is intended to prepare students for the workforce. However, a well prepared college graduate will experience much difficulty in getting a job if they have no past work experience.  So, how does a college student manage to complete all of their school work and gain useful work experience?  In this article I have provided the best jobs for college students.  The following jobs will beef up your resume, comply with your busy schedule, and provide you with funds to cover your expenses.
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How To Answer: How Do You Organize Conflicting Priorities?

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An important aspect to being a great employee is making sure you know how to prioritize and manage your own projects. In an interview, employers will want to see how you demonstrate these kind of skills- and really if you have them at all. Answering this question with full confidence and clarity can sometimes be difficult so take a look at my example answer for some help.
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Missing Work: How Much is Too Much?

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It’s obvious that if you have a job, you need to be in the office to complete your work. Of course, some companies allow for their employees to work from home, but that is highly dependent on the company. Generally speaking, if you are hired by a company and are an employee for them, you need to be in the office every day. If you can remember the Spark News article published months ago, being professional on your job is one of the most important things. A big part of being a professional is being a reliable worker. While we all have had days where we wanted to play hooky and the days when we were actually sick, it’s so important to keep tabs on the days you miss work and not let it get out of control.
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