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Comments (18)Now girls you all are not trying to tell me that the people in NYC are more friendly than us good old southern boys and girls. I recall an offer from one Southern Gentleman to drive down there and put the damn thing up for you. Several months ago my van died on the way back home. It was dark and it was cold and I was afoot and did not know more than 10 people in the county and did not have a cell phone. The first car that came along BACKED UP TO SEE IF I WAS OK. AND then took me home and I WAS NOT ON THEIR ROUTE EITHER. Do you really believe that would have happened in NY? I doubt it The people here in UpCountry SC are the most friendly persons I have ever encountered. I have personally done the same thing on four occasions, just to repay the kindness shown to me. Do you have the proper attitute? Are you friendly with your neighbors? OR Do you run on about "How we did things back up North"? If it is so great UP THERE then please tell me why so many of you are moving S0UTH. You live UP THERE most of your lives and pay your taxes UP THERE. and then come down here to TRY AND EDUCATE us on how we should be doing this. AND ALSO drive the price of land and homes up and make it difficult for the locals to remain in the market. Step back and do an honest look at yourselves. OK, I am done. IeyedJack and the Dawg...See MoreResume & cover letter questions
Comments (12)The first salary response in Sandy's post is excellent and exactly appropriate for the cover letter. I worked in HR for years, and while we sometimes asked applicants for salary requirements in their initial contact with us (yes, as a way of weeding out), a lack of specificity was never an automatic "cut". If anything, it showed us that smarter candidates were more interested in first getting a fuller picture of the scope of the job and more detailed information about the company. You can get into salary details at the interview (preferably, towards the end of the interview, unless the interviewer brings it up first), but what you really want is THE INTERVIEW. That's your real chance to sell yourself. I don't agree with Gibby, as I feel the cover letter is often quite revealing. Generally the resume isn't revised for each job application so it's usually a very polished product. However, if there are typos or misspellings in the cover letter, or if it's a "canned" product that shows no relevance to the position applied for, I won't even bother reading the resume. I have a really excellent interview tip for you, especially since it's been 20 years since you've been in the interview "hot seat." Make a list of strong "action" words, like MANAGED SUPERVISED ACCOMPLISHED ACHIEVED etc., and use those words to describe yourself in the position you've had. Write down a list of all the skills and talents that you know you bring to the job. Write down your proven accomplishments. Sit yourself next to a mirror with those notes and talk to the mirror as though you were being interviewed. Do it over and over again until you feel comfortable describing yourself in a very positive way. Look online for interviewing skills or tips. Many many times interviewers ask the same questions: What is your greatest strength? What is your biggest weakness? (Never answer that question directly! Always change your weakness into a strength!) The more prepared you are, the more comfortable you'll feel and the better you'll be able to sell yourself. Good luck! Let us know how things go....See Moreresume help
Comments (21)RoseAbbey, Good for you! I have not read all the replies, but I think your accounting experience at DuPont will help you in any retail experience. Yes, do a simple resume and a cover letter. Most retail jobs at my local mall require that you fill out an application and then schedule an interview. It is at the interview that I would suggest having your resume available. This may set you apart from the other applicants. Check this out: templates for resume writing: https://templates.office.com/en-us/Resumes-and-Cover-Letters...See Moresuggestion for teen resume with no job experience
Comments (21)It is my understanding that most stores no longer have the ability to accept applications, because their headquarters had put it on line. That being said, here are some thought I had. Any high schooler has had experience in organization when doing home work and determining what to do first and what method to use to complete the homework. They also have experience in dealing with people; other students, teachers, siblings, and perhaps negotiating resolutions to conflicts. If they have been in debates, they have experience in putting thoughts down and attempting to persuade others, in writing and in speaking, to their way of thinking. Writing skills are another thing that can be addressed in an application. If after-school activities are part of their life, think of the skills required in those areas. If they participate in church activities, peruse those activities and determine what skills are required. Just think of it as volunteer experience and see how much they can include on an application....See MoreAlisande
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