Employment Spot

Is there something you want to say that doesn’t fit in the one-page bulleted lists on your resume?  Or, maybe you feel that your resume just doesn’t do you justice.  A good cover letter may be the deciding factor in whether you are offered an interview and ultimately a job.  Many hiring managers won’t even consider an applicant if he or she does not submit a cover letter.  It is not enough, however, to use the same general cover letter for every job application.  It is important that you write a customized cover letter for each position opening.  Targeted cover letters for position openings not only show that you are serious about the job, but they also create a good first impression and encourage the manager to read your resume.  Here are some things to remember when writing a cover letter, as well as a few sample cover letters for position openings. Read the rest of this entry »

The recent closure of America’s Job Bank has prompted some confusion and question about job banks and job search services in general. Job banks are tools used by job seekers to find employment listings online. The convenience of the online search allows job seekers to spend less time rummaging through want ads and more time updating resumes or tailoring their cover letters to specific employers. Job banks have become very popular in recent years as technology becomes an increasingly valuable tool to employers and employees alike. In fact, almost three in four employees are now hired via an online job bank and this number is only expected to increase. Employers have dedicated more resources in recent years to online recruiting and posting open positions in job banks, which can be accessed via newspapers like ChicagoTribune or through Internet sites like Employmentspot.com.

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