How to Write A Letter of Recommendation (Format & Sample Included)

By Mike Simpson The best way to discuss your letter of recommendation is clearly by beginning with a little role playing (wink wink). Imagine you’re at a huge party. The room is filled with people you’ve never met and you’re standing awkwardly off to the side, unsure of what to do. You want to interact but…
The Best Cover Letter Format [3 Sample Templates]

By Mike Simpson Before I give you all of my secrets for the perfect cover letter format (and trust me, you want to keep reading because this is going to really help you), I have to ask you a question. Have you ever heard the phrase “You never get a second chance to make a…
How To Nail a Panel Interview (Questions and Answers Included)

By Mike Simpson Admit it, deep down inside you’ve always wanted to be a celebrity. There’s a definite allure to stardom and some people will do anything to achieve their 15 minutes of fame, and it’s easy to see why. In the right context, being the center of attention is the best feeling in the…
12 Great Cover Letter Examples

By Mike Simpson There comes a time in nearly every job seekers life when you plop yourself down in front of the computer and say to yourself… “Okay, it’s time to find a couple good cover letter examples I can use to help me start writing my cover letter…” So you do a quick Google…
How To Write A Resignation Letter (Example Template Included)

By Mike Simpson Saying goodbye to anyone can be a difficult decision, especially when you’ve invested both time and emotion into the relationship. But what about saying goodbye to your boss and job? We’ve all been in those uncomfortable situations, when things just aren’t working out and it’s time to move on. Maybe you’ve gotten…
How To Get More Job Interviews and Job Offers With This Powerful New Strategy

By Mike Simpson This is Part 1 of a 3-part series on getting more job interviews and more job offers: Part 1 – [You Are Here] – How To Get More Job Interviews and Job Offers With This Powerful New Strategy Part 2 – How To Create Your Own Personal Website In Under 15 Minutes…
7 Ways to Prepare Yourself for a Background Check Before Your Interview

Guest Post By Michael Klazema Don’t spend all of your time preparing for the interview and not even spare a thought for the background check. There are ways to prepare for an employment background check, and each one of them can improve your hiring chances considerably. The job search period can be an incredibly busy…
12 Ways You Can Zap Your Job Interview Nerves

By Mike Simpson OK, it’s “go time”. You open the front door to the company you are about to interview with. The floor beneath your feet is cold and unforgiving, echoing your footsteps as you make your way down the unfamiliar hallway. Each ragged breath you draw in fills your lungs, causing your already pounding…
How To Write A Cover Letter (Definitive Guide + Template)

By Mike Simpson So you want to learn how to write a cover letter… But let me ask you this: Have you ever been on a blind date? It can be overwhelmingly nerve wracking. There you are, all dressed up in your finest, ready to sit down across the table from someone you know absolutely…
15 Things You Never (Ever) Want to Hear During Your Job Interview

By Mike Simpson We’ve all been there… You’re firmly planted in your chair, chest puffed out as you rattle off perfect answers to any interview question the hiring manager throws at you… “This isn’t so bad! I’m a shoe-in for this position,” you surely think as the taste of victory fills your mouth and visions…