Employment Search Through Networking, Sample Letters

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Employment, Interviews, Job hunting, job opportunities, jobs, JobSearch, LinkedIn, Social network

When times are tough and you’re searching for a job, networking is one very effective approach for finding something that is right for you. When you use business and personal contacts in looking for a position, you approach potential employers as an insider. The process of networking during a job search does not begin when you start looking for a job.  It starts as soon as you begin working in your field, making contacts and building a reputation. 

Letters of Reference/Recommendation

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Advice, After interview, Career, Economy, Employers, Interviews, job opportunities, jobs, Letter of Recommendation, Letter of Reference, Recommendation, Reference, Resume, Unemployed, Work

A reference letter, also known as a “letter of recommendation”, is a document that can be very helpful to use for your job search.

The purpose of the reference letter is to emphasize on the candidate’s key points and instill a sense of confidence about the candidate’s abilities.

As potential employers read your letters of reference, they look to discover specific descriptions and examples illustrating your potential to make a difference within the company.

After Interview Thank You Letters

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After interview, Career, Economy, Interviews, job opportunities, Thank you, Thank you letter, Unemployed, Work

Following an interview, no more than 2 business days, it’s very important to write the interviewer a letter expressing your appreciation and thanks for the interview.

The purpose of your letter is to:

Cover Letter Templates

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Career, Cover Letters, Economy, Employers, Help, Interviews, Unemployed, Unemployment, Work

Your cover letter is a company’s first exposure to you and it will determine whether your application will be trashed or fast-tracked to the company’s to-hire list.