Avoiding the Proverbial “Black Hole”
If you ever read about how companies, as well as some of the big job boards such as Monster Worldwide and CareerBuilder, are making their applicant tracking systems more sophisticated in attracting job applicants, you would think the world of job hunting is becoming a lot like the world of online dating. While human resources departments act more like dating websites as they continue to invest in software to more…
The Anatomy of the Perfect Cover Letter
Think networking and sending out resume after resume is the only way to job hunt? Think again. Writing directly to an organization is a critical step to targeting your job search and moving it forward. But what is the secret to writing the most effective cover letters? GetFive outlines that for you here: The Opening Paragraph The opening paragraph of your targeted cover letter should establish the contact you have…
Resumes for People Who Think They Have Nothing to Offer
Many recent college graduates, homemakers or those with little or low work experience sometime feel as though they have little to offer. As a result, many have a great deal of trouble when it comes to writing a resume. The truth is, however, that everyone has done things that can be contribute to a great resume. GetFive has collected a number of resume-building techniques that top executives use, and you too can apply them…
Competing in the New York City Job Market
Everyone who’s tried it knows: landing a job in New York City can be tough. Though corporate profits are up and there are plenty of positions available in information technology, accounting, health care, and marketing, landing one of these positions can be a challenge. So how can you get that competitive edge? At GetFive we tell people to aim for a minimum of 200 positions in your respective target areas….
