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Traits of The Successful Entrepreneur
Want to know why certain people succeed and others don’t. Well successful people have certain traits? Do you have them? Business has changed a great deal over the years. We now have computers, the internet and because of the internet - web pages, email and everything else that comes with it. Our telephone system has changed dramatically with the advent of cell phones and voice mail. However, even with all the technological advancements the traits that make a person successful in business can be traced way back when to our grandfather’s day. So before you decide yo

at sounds a little too impressive, fix them! Write as you speak and let your personality shine through. Show your enthusiasm and clearly ask for the job interview," says Sweeney.

Which leads to the next tip ...

Cover Letter Secret #2 – Ask And Ye Shall Receive

Want more job interviews? The answer is simple. All you have to do is ask -- clearly and directly.

Most job hunters beat around the bush in thei

How You Say It Shouldn't Show Your Stress
What you say and how you say it reveals many things. One thing it should not reveal is your stress level. Simple techniques can control your delivery and make sure that your message gets across in the manner you intend. Inner stress should not interfere with your message and how it is received.Breathe. When we are under high levels of stress the first thing that betrays us is the way we inhale and exhale. We breathe at a faster and shallower rate, giving our voice a breathy and urgent quality. Remember to take deep breaths at regular intervals. In

Writing a cover letter can be like cleaning your garage -- you don’t know where to start ... and you just want it done.

Wouldn’t it be great if you could use a few "underground" techniques to write cover letters that get more job interviews? Faster and easier than you ever thought possible?

Well, pay attention. I’m going to share 3 cover letter secrets that should get you more interviews, while a lot of the guesswork out of your letter writing.

To dig up these "cover letter secrets," I interviewed career expert and author, Jimmy Sweeney (www.amazing-cover-letters.com).

Read on!

Cover Letter Secret #1 – Drop The Big Words

Always keep one thing in mind: when you write a cover letter, you’re not trying to impress readers with your vocabulary. You’re trying to land an interview.

"Write your cover letter in language anyone can understand. Bring it all together with a friendly tone throughout and chances are you’ve got yourself a winner," says Sweeney.

So, don’t write gibberish, like this:

"I have consulted, choreographed, compiled and specifically isolated technological solutions for challenging, yet highly inordinate retroflex samplings that have lead me to a potential mathematical resolution."

Write in plain English:

"I have taken the time to research your company and am very impressed. I have a real passion for this industry. I would love the chance to interview with (company name) for the position of account executive. Thank you in advance for the opportunity. I really look forward to meeting you."

See the difference?

"To improve your cover letter, simply read it out loud. If you find tongue twisters or wording that sounds a little too impressive, fix them! Write as you speak and let your personality shine through. Show your enthusiasm and clearly ask for the job interview," says Sweeney.

Which leads to the next tip ...

Cover Letter Secret #2 – Ask And Ye Shall Receive

Want more job interviews? The answer is simple. All you have to do is ask -- clearly and directly.

Most job hunters beat around the bush in their

Business Card Printing Costs II
You can even improve on that figure in the long run, if you're willing to invest a little bit of money at the start. A good laser printer can handle card stock, and the Avery corporation manufactures business card printing kits that include pre-perforated card stock sheets and software plugins for standard word processing and desktop publishing software. This allows you to lay out and design your card yourself, print it, and finish it without taking your business to the copy store and paying a markup. And if you're willing to spend the money on a good laser printer, layou

ork out of your letter writing.

To dig up these "cover letter secrets," I interviewed career expert and author, Jimmy Sweeney (www.amazing-cover-letters.com).

Read on!

Cover Letter Secret #1 – Drop The Big Words

Always keep one thing in mind: when you write a cover letter, you’re not trying to impress readers with your vocabulary. You’re trying to land an interview.

"Write your cover letter in language anyone can understand. Bring it all together with a friendly tone throughout and chances are you’ve got yourself a winner," says Sweeney.

So, don’t write gibberish, like this:

Write in plain English:

See the difference?

Which leads to the next tip ...

Cover Letter Secret #2 – Ask And Ye Shall Receive

Want more job interviews? The answer is simple. All you have to do is ask -- clearly and directly.

Most job hunters beat around the bush in thei

Is Your Resume Doing ITS Job?
Is it opening doors to new opportunities? Does it compel the reader to think, “Hey! This applicant can …put that one on top of the ‘call in for an interview' pile!” Does it showcase what you have accomplished for past employers as well as what you can accomplish for the potential employer?Your resume is your personal marketing tool that must immediately convey to the reader that you CAN and WILL be a positive driving force to further their organization’s mission. They have a need to QUICKLY get thru all the resumes received in response to their job posting so you’ve g

guage anyone can understand. Bring it all together with a friendly tone throughout and chances are you’ve got yourself a winner," says Sweeney.

So, don’t write gibberish, like this:

Write in plain English:

See the difference?

Which leads to the next tip ...

Cover Letter Secret #2 – Ask And Ye Shall Receive

Want more job interviews? The answer is simple. All you have to do is ask -- clearly and directly.

Most job hunters beat around the bush in thei

Is There A Grayscale to Entrepreneurship
Last night a good friend of mine said the following: “Dave, some people may feel that they are entrepreneurs but when they read about people saying that you are either born an entrepreneur or you aren’t, they automatically discount themselves from entrepreneurship and begin to feel that entrepreneurship isn’t for them because they don’t feel that they are natural born leaders; which is something that all entrepreneurs must possess.”After some debating and discussing this issue with my friend, I started to agree with her that there must be a large population on young e

lish:

See the difference?

Which leads to the next tip ...

Cover Letter Secret #2 – Ask And Ye Shall Receive

Want more job interviews? The answer is simple. All you have to do is ask -- clearly and directly.

Most job hunters beat around the bush in thei

Resume Writing - Things to Consider
You are looking for a job and you are out to land the job of a lifetime. It can happen! Before you consider want ads, job websites, or making inquiries of companies you are interested in, you will need a resume. Your resume writing can either make or break a job opportunity.The first thing your resume must be is functional. It is to give the employer the most information possible in one page. Resumes that are longer than one page are often put aside. Employers just don't have the time to read every page. At best many just scan your resume and count on your cover lett

at sounds a little too impressive, fix them! Write as you speak and let your personality shine through. Show your enthusiasm and clearly ask for the job interview," says Sweeney.

Which leads to the next tip ...

Cover Letter Secret #2 – Ask And Ye Shall Receive

Want more job interviews? The answer is simple. All you have to do is ask -- clearly and directly.

Most job hunters beat around the bush in their letters. But this is a mistake, according to Sweeney. "Use your cover letter as the marketing tool to bring home the one result you most desire -- the job interview. And you get that interview by asking for it," he says.

Here’s one way to ask for that interview:

"I am excited about meeting you for an interview at your earliest convenience to discuss how my credentials meet your needs. I can be reached at 555-555-5555 and will call you to follow up, as well, to make sure you received my application."

This approach can work as your final paragraph. Remember, you are asking the reader (HR Director, Hiring Manager) to take a specific action. You want him or her to pick up the phone to call you for the interview. Don’t leave it to chance -- ask directly.

Cover Letter Secret #3 – P.S., Hire Me!

Here’s a blockbuster cover letter secret, one proven by decades of advertising. It’s this: add a P.S. to your cover letter.

What the heck for, you ask?

A P.S. is nearly impossible to ignore. When you see one in a letter, you are practically forced to read it. Smart marketers have known this for nearly 100 years. (To prove it for yourself, read any 10 "junk mail" letters and you will find a P.S. at the end of at least 9. Try it!)

"A few years ago, my background in marketing led me to insert a P.S at the end of a job-search cover letter. I figured if it worked so well selling things by mail, it would help job-seekers who want to ‘sell’ themselves to employers," says Sweeney.

And what happened?

"My clients immediately experienced a dramatic increase in job interviews when they started adding a P.S.," says Sweeney.

Here’s an example:

P.S

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