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Something you should "aim" to accomplish on every resume you submit.
What is a "targeted" resume
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You should find out as much as you can about a potential employer by doing this
What is "research" the company
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This is not an acceptable excuse to be late for an interview
What is "I got lost"
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Most jobs are found here...although you may have to look hard for them
What is the Hidden Job Market
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Located on the second Floor at Discovering Choices this centre can help you with your job search
What is the Youth Employment Centre
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You should not include this (your special day) on your resume
What is your birthday
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The length that a cover letter should be
What is one page
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Chewing this might not be such a great idea during the interview
What is GUM
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Many companies only allow you to submit applications via this technology
What is online via the internet
200
A certified Career Development professional, this person can help you identify what careers suit you best
Who is Thomas
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Symbols you can use on a resume that help you present your skills and abilities in a very clear and concise way
What are bullets
300
Mutilple errors that can cause employers to file your application in the trash
What are spelling and grammatical errors
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Resisting this tempation to share....no matter how bad work conditions may have been!
What is tell bad stories about old employers
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this old fashioned job search can still be very effective
What is "in person"
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Also known as the Alberta Learning Information System
What is ALIS
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How long does the average employer's first look at a resume
What is 7 to 10 seconds!.. so you first impression better be mistake free and interesting
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This is the goal of the cover letter
What is get the employer interested enough to read your resume
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Acronym for: Situation Task Action Result
What is the STAR principle
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This type of interview can often lead to a formal interview or potential job opportunity
What is the "informational" interview
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This person can help you get "credits" for working
Who is Cheryl
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Getting this information wrong will cause employers endless frustration...and most likely call 411
What is your phone number!
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This research can help you avoid cover letter greetings such as: To whom it may concern
What is find the name of the person to send the cover letter.
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You should always do this at the end of an interview
What is thank the interviewer for their time
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One of the best ways to increase your job potential is by doing this
What is networking
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This online Career tool can help you discover your strengths and post secondary options
What is Career Cruising