Tag: Managing Your Job search

Why You Still Need a Cover Letter and How to Write a Good One

Communication Skills, Complete Index, Cover Letters, Preparation, Strategic adviceCarrie Krueger, Vice President, JobfullyLeave a comment

The world of job seekers is deeply divided over the subject of cover letters. Some say they are a waste of time, others say they are a valuable tool. So which is it? It’s really both! Any given cover letter may be completely ignored or it may be the piece that gets you noticed and in the door. Read More

Getting Your Job Search Materials Ready

Complete Index, Managing Your Job search, Preparation, Preparation and Planning, Strategic adviceJordan Veres Jobfully PR InternLeave a comment

When I was in the midst of my search for an internship, I was excited to see an email from a company that I had just submitted my resume to. I was immediately asked for writing samples from my portfolio. Unfortunately, my portfolio was scattered all over the place and it took a considerable amount of time to find and then format them. I learned the hard way that organizing ahead of time would have saved me a lot of stress and would have made the process a breeze. Learn from my mistakes with this step-by-step guide that will help you stay organized. Read More

How To Answer “What Do You Know About Us?”

Challenging Questions, Communication Skills, Complete Index, Interviewing, Managing Your Job search, Marketing Yourself, Personal Brand, Preparation, Preparation and Planning, Strategic advice, StrategyDennis Grubbs, Jobfully Social Media Marketing ManagerLeave a comment

“What do you know about us?”  It’s a common but puzzling question that gets asked at many interviews.  Last week we talked about how to research companies.  Today, how to present the information you gathered in a way that shows you did your research and highlights why your skills and background would be an asset to the company. Read More

Purposeful Follow-ups

Complete Index, Follow-up, How To, Interviewing, NetworkingMei Lu, CEO, Jobfully.comLeave a comment

Follow-up is a part of the job search that many job seekers feel uncomfortable with, especially when they constantly hear about the importance of following-up but just don’t know what follow-up actions would be appropriate and effective.  Earlier, we talked about the general guidelines on the etiquettes and timing of follow-ups.  Today, let’s clear up some common confusion job seekers have about follow-ups. Read More

The Importance of Stories During Interviews

Complete Index, InterviewingCarrie Krueger, Vice President, JobfullyLeave a comment

Imagine you ask your friend about her recent vacation. She says “We spent a lot of time on the beach.” Sounds fun. Now imagine instead she says, “We were out on this beautiful powder-white sand beach watching dolphins out in the surf. We jumped in the clear blue water and floated in the gentle waves, then came back to the beach where we sipped tropical cocktails and watched the sunset.”  Which is a better answer?  Read More

3 Things that are a Must if You’re Job Hunting Remotely

Complete Index, Generating Job Leads, Managing Your Job search, NetworkingJames Peterson, Content and Social MediaLeave a comment

If you are considering a long-distance job search, there are a few things about looking for a job remotely that you should know and be prepared for.  Finding a job remotely is going to take more time, flexibility and planning, but it’s not impossible. For people who need to move due to either personal or professional reasons, such as changes in local economy and industries, looking for a new start elsewhere might be the right choice. Here are some tips that will help you make this long-distance career move: Read More