The NEW Cover Letter - Where the Power Is.

Yes, it is more than likely that you have heard people comment lately that the economy is showing some positive signs of turn around. The hardest part of these statements comes in the shape or form of understanding where that turn around is happening. I don't believe we are seeing it across the board but there are some positive changes happening.

Truthfully speaking there are still a wealth of jobs to be had. Yet, again companies are much more selective and willing to wait on filling the position until just the right person comes along. That is precisely why a new important factor has just starting popping up on our job posting radar.

The Cover Letter!

Before the cover letter was more of a formality. If you included one great. If not, it was not really a make or break issue. However, we are finding out that today your cover letter is very key. It can either provide immediate reading of your resume or make your emailed submission hit the trash bin without even so much as a glance at the resume attached.

It is clear that the "new" cover letters are much more like mini one page proposals then merely just a cover letter. They are taking the shape of the "bait" that will get you in the door.

What do you need to know:
Don't play around with fancy wording, avoid giving too much information, but write it clearly and most importantly - PROOF READ!

Need additional help? Contact us for pointers (click here).

Hot Job Fair Events

Northern CA Job Fairs July 2009

July 29, 2009
Monster.com Job Fair
Doubletree Hotel, San Jose, CA
For more information visit http://resources.monster.com/job-fairs/

Jobs & Careers Job Fair
University of Phoenix, San Francisco, CA
For more information visit www.jobscareers.com

July 30, 2009
Golden Future Career Fairs’ San Francisco Career Expo – 11am to 2pm
The Clarion Hotel San Francisco Airport, 401 E. Millbrae Ave., Millbrae, CA For more information visit www.goldenfuturecareerfairs.com

What to bring: Resume/Reference List

The Career Stimulus Package 2009

As 2009 continues its progress we are seeing more and more campaigns and initiatives launched in the efforts to help people get their feet under them.

Recently in our searches for ways to help people develop themselves and achieve their career goals we ran across this new campaign started in Denver CO. It is called the Career Stimulus Package. An entire website is set up and devoted to help you navigate how to apply. The campaign offers education, paid internships, and career shadowing. It only takes a short essay as to your reason for applying. Learn more: click here.

HOT Summer Military Job Fair Events

July 12-13, 2009 Dallas, TX Orion Hiring Conference
July 19-20, 2009 San Diego, CA Orion Hiring Conference
July 19-20, 2009 Fishkill, NY Orion Hiring Conference
July 26-28, 2009 Chicago, IL Orion Hiring Conference
August 2-3, 2009 Baltimore, MD Orion Hiring Conference
August 11, 2009 Fort Leavenworth, KS ACAP/FMWR Job Fair
August 13-14, 2009 Seattle, WA Orion Hiring Conference
August 20, 2009 Fort McPherson, GA Job Fair
More info: ACAP & ACS 404-464-3266
August 23-24, 2009 Dallas, TX Orion Hiring Conference
August 25, 2009 Patuxent River NAS, GA Job Fair
Patuxent River Naval Air Station 3pm-7pm
JT Daugherty Conference Center Ctr.
22111 Three Notch Road
August 27, 2009 Fort Leonard Wood, MO ACAP Mini Job Fair
August 30-31, 2009 San Diego, CA Orion Hiring Conference
August 31-Sept 1, 2009 Norfolk, VA Orion Hiring Conference

"It takes Money to Make Money"

Are you in the position you want to be in? As Hollywood has poignantly pointed out there are many that will purse the ultimate dream job at the cost of others or by their own methods to slave away and sacrifice. Still, what Hollywood does not show you are the basics. In movies it always appears that even in the fight/strife of life the Hollywood character gets the job and the success at the end.

After working with people, resources, and the fight for jobs there are a few points that stand out clearly. There is not enough realization that a strong resume can help you move forward. Visit any employment agency, recruiting firm, or professional consultant company and they will tell you. Your resume is not just an option it is a necessity.

It is clear that sometimes we need to walk the trial and error road. Let's face it if something costs money and it appears to be less than important why bother?

Surely you have heard the phrase, "It takes money to make money." Most business owners will tell you that in order to see the outcomes that they have today, they had to invest in their company. You are your own sales manager. How well can you sell yourself? Your resume is your first impression.

Get a free assessment today! Click Here.

Hot Job Fair Event

ALERT: 2 HOT Job Fair Events

Los Angeles Career Fair
Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: The Radisson Hotel at Los Angeles Airport 6225 West Century Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90045

Anaheim Career Fair
Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: Sheraton Park Hotel 1855 South Harbor Blvd Anaheim, CA 92802

HOT Job Fair Event (s)

Mark your calender! Two Hot Alerts for Job Fairs that are coming soon!

Putting America Back to Work in Las Vegas is happening on June 9th. Here are the details:

• The Orleans Hotel & Casino
• 4500 W. Tropicana Avenue
• E-mail Contact: dana.keys@employmentguide.com
• Contact Phone # (702) 362-5080

June 10th 2009 - Sacramento Job Fair from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Scottish Rite Center located at 6151 H. Street.

One Company - Several Avenues

A few posts back we talked about searching for that dream job. Make a list was one of the priorities that we encouraged you to start with in your exploration.

What about starting with a company that does several different things well? Take for instances Sony. They are a company that has computers, media, music, and even TV/Movie standings. The range of employment opportunities are endless, not to mention global.

Here is a brief glimpse from Sony's Home Career Page:

At Sony, we believe that diversity is key to our competitive advantage and we value the collective strengths of all our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), with an unwavering commitment to Affirmative Action (AA) for Minorities (M), Women (F), Individuals with Disabilities (D), and Veterans (V).

Sony Corporation of America

Sony Electronics Inc.

Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.

Sony Online Entertainment LLC

Sony Computer Entertainment of America Inc.

Sony DADC Americas

International Opportunities

Careers in Europe

Global Careers

Company of the Day - Wegmans Food Market

It is important to realize that there are still great companies out there. That once you find a job and move into your career pattern you can and will be successful and life can resume a steady pace. Today we stop to take a look at one of those companies. A Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For winner: Wegmans Food Market. This is a family owned food chain and they still work hard to recognize their employees. Fortune states: "Recent offerings at this family-owned supermarket chain: Employees could buy gift cards of up to $250 at a 10% discount to help with food costs; Wegmans is also rolling out free yoga classes at each of its stores."

Even more impressive is that there are both full and part time job openings. Careers such as Warehouse Product Selector, Computer Operator, Data Architect, and Part Time Customer Service positions are just a few of the several on the list of openings. Take time to visit Wegmans website and view all of the exciting changes that this company is putting into place this year (2009).