Most interviewers will tell you that without a cover letter; your resume does not stand a chance of being reviewed; so even when job offers request resumes without stressing cover letters take the initiative and send one. The cover letter is like a briefing. It tells the interviewer a little about your goals and why they should hire you for the position. So, since job advertisements don’t always ask for a cover letter along with your resumé, you should know you are always expected to send one. Some companies won’t even look at your resumé if it’s not accompanied by such a letter. After all, resumés and cover letters represent your first encounter with prospective employers and furnish the criteria based on which you may be selected for a job interview. Consequently, you should not write a cover letter in haste, but pay attention to every detail when crafting one. While they may be required to follow certain standard patterns, you do have some freedom as to the style, so you shoul

Free Computer Job Training is still available to those who are interested in landing a career in the Computer Field . At the training, I was given a computer, a tool set and knowledge which would prepare me for the world of work. Every student is given a computer to take home for free. The toolkit as well as the valuable information is also free. I gained such invaluable information which landed me a job right after passing the A+ Certification examinations. I learned how to dismount a computer, set up a small network and how to prepare for interviews. In addition, to classroom training students are taken out in the field to set up networks at various schools in the community. Upon completion of the course, students are given more hands on training at the schools factory where they earn a stipend while learning new things and further practicing what they learned in the classroom. Then there's a graduation to celebrate the accomplishments of those who persevered and s

Free Job Training? Yes! There's a company in the Bronx with branches in Florida that gives computer job training free of charge to individuals who are 18 to 55 years of age. This is my third day of training. Today, I learned how to partition and format the hard drive and how to install windows 98. This is so much fun. People say nothing is free well, people can be wrong sometimes. To take the A+ exams , I would have to shell out $316. With this organization I get the text book free, free job interview training, computer tool kit, a voucher for A+ exams, paid internship, along with job placement. All I have to do is be on time, adhere to rules and regulations study and prepare to pass the exams so I can get certified. This company has been in operation since 1995 and I accidentally stumbled onto it while looking for a job on Craigslist.

Job Readiness in crucial times when the job market is effected by the economy is one of the many answers for landing a career. As a displaced homemaker I know first hand how difficult it is to land that first job even though I have the credentials. In January, I graduated with a BS degree in Computer Information Systems. Although the jobs are out there the outlook for me was discouraging. I went to job fairs, career seminars, did internships, volunteer work and still getting hired was tough. Lacking experience in the field is a major hindrance to landing a job. Recently, I discovered a non profit organization that prepares serious participants from the age of 18 to 67 years old for employment in the Computer Industry. I signed up and started the course on June 9th. The first day of class was Orientation. On the second day however, the hands on training began. We all were given a computer took kit and was asked to dissemble a computer and reassemble it. At the end of train

An unsuccessful job interview can be a disheartening experience and an unpleasant memory. The demoralizing effect is even stronger when you have to deal with several such situations, or with repeated failure to be short-listed for an interview. Still, since you do need a job, you clearly can’t afford to stay discouraged forever. It's easy to give up job hunting; but that should push you to keep trying. I've been on Job interviews, where the interviewer says at the end that they have other candidates to be interviewed and that they'll call when they make their decision. Well, do I sit and wait for that call? No, I keep looking. I tell myself there is a better job out there for me. Sometimes, companies never call and if one is too sit and wait; without spreading his or her wings and fly then consider being unemployed forever. You cannot depend on that one interview. This is what I do after the interview is unsuccessful. Instead of feeling discouraged, I keep

Employment Search Job Hunting Made Easy:  Employment happens easily for job seekers who have experience in their career of choice. Some job advertisements even specify that experience is required or at least that it can be an asset. Could this mean that fresh graduates have no chance to find employment? Of course not that would be absurd. You can only gain experience by actually working somewhere so there must be some job opportunities open for you.  When I entered the job market, I took an entry level position to gain some experience. The pay was not what I expected but this entry level position prepared me for a better paying position at a different company. I say this because sometimes people will not take employment where the pay is not up to par. That's why I had to learn the hard way; that part time school and work makes a good combination instead of full time school and no work. In fact, there are good chances that you might find employment even before you grad

Employment Search means exploring all possible places that are likely to contain information about job offers. Newspaper ads and job fairs are for most people, the primary option. The choice is understandable if we take into account the quantity of information available through these channels. Still, more is not always better. While these sources are not to be neglected, your search should not be restricted to them. Some companies will only advertise job openings internally, which means you’ll have to contact them directly if you are interested in working there. First, make a list of companies that you are interested in, based on your preferences and the likelihood that they might need someone with your qualifications and experience. There are two possible ways to get in touch with them: by phone and by e-mail. Many people hesitate to use either of them, because they find the phone approach too direct and the e-mail too impersonal. At a closer look, however, these hesit