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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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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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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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Practice Your Video Resume Part 2: Mirror Mirror

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Good video resumes aren’t a fluke. As a job seeker, you don’t just turn on your webcam, record the first thing that comes to mind, and score the perfect job. Maybe in our dreams the hunt for a great job would be that easy. Unfortunately, we live in reality where practice makes perfect and the best jobs go to the candidates that work the hardest.  Continue reading →

Video Doesn’t Discriminate. People Discriminate.

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Advancements in technology occur to make our lives easier. We can access almost anything on our phone, from getting in touch with people by the simple pound of your fingertip to viewing important documents, or even watching our favorite TV show on the go. These advancements not only benefit our personal lives, but they can also be extremely beneficial to our professional lives.
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Job Offers You Can’t Pass Up

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There are many things to take into consideration when deciding on whether or not to accept a job offer. Distance, pay, benefits, location, familial obligations and numerous other factors come into play. As a job seeker myself, I have turned down many a job for reasons such as pay or location. Sometimes a job is just not worth driving 20 miles out of your way if your paycheck alone will have to cover your gas expenses. However, there are definitely times when there are job offers you just can’t pass up.
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Sexual Harassment at Work

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Earlier this week, Spark News discussed how age discrimination can really harm an employee and their work. However prevalent it may be in the office though, age discrimination is not the only kind of issues that can arise in the workplace. The offices of companies are usually very interesting because there are so many diverse personalities working together for a common goal. It’s inevitable that some personalities will clash and others will mesh really well together. This is normal and expected, but every once in a while there is someone in the office that crosses the comfort zone and makes others feel uncomfortable. They may even edge on the border of sexually harassing you. This shouldn’t be something anyone should have to deal with in the office.
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Back to Work After Being Pregnant

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Having a baby is clearly and without a doubt a life changing event. You are introducing someone new into your family and perhaps it is your first baby. Aside from all of the personal life changes a baby brings about, you also have to think about your career and what this may mean for you. Some women will have all intentions of returning to work after they have their baby, but once their baby is born they quickly realize how difficult it is to leave their newborn. You realize pretty quick that the balance of work and life is clearly more difficult now and your routine is all jumbled. Others may love the idea of going back to work and can feel slightly guilty because of it. Either way, you have realized that work is quickly approaching and you may or may not be prepared for its return. There are some measures you can take and some things you can do to ease the transition a little bit.
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