Tutoring: RESUMES AND LETTERS

"Before the big day, be sure to review these helpful pre-interview tips so that you go into your meeting feeling confident and ready to impress your potential new employer."

TUTORING NOTE: Neither Online Tutoring nor HCC promotes or endorses any for-pay or free services on this or any other site, and we do not attest to the efficacy of these services. We have shared this site, because it does contain many good blogs you might find useful.
"One of the most common interview questions that most of us experienced or will experience at some point is 'What are your strengths and weaknesses?". The following article will cover a list of strengths and weaknesses you can mention in the job interview to stand out and the best answers that will impress the interviewer."

The page includes links to sample interview questions, appropriate interview attire, and follow-up. "In interviews, your job is to convince a recruiter that you have the skills, knowledge and experience for the job. [Use these 7 steps to] Show motivation and convince a recruiter that you fit the organization's culture and job description, and you get that much closer to an offer."

"Employers want employees who are able to effectively interact with others. These skills are also very hard to teach, so employers want to know that job candidates already have the soft skills that enable them to be successful in the workplace."

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"While there’s nothing wrong with hand-crafting your resume in Microsoft Word (or your word processor of choice), there are plenty of online tools that can save you lots of time by formatting your resume in seconds."

"This handout [website] will help you write and revise the personal statement required by many graduate programs, internships, and special academic programs.

"This handout [website] will help you write business letters required in many different situations, from applying for a job to requesting or delivering information. While the examples that are discussed specifically are the application letter and cover letter, this handout also highlights strategies for effective business writing in general."

"This handout [website] will help you write business letters required in many different situations, from applying for a job to requesting or delivering information. While the examples that are discussed specifically are the application letter and cover letter, this handout also highlights strategies for effective business writing in general."

This supplies examples of how to write a business letter.

"This presentation is ideal for students who are involved in the job search process."

"Employers want employees who are able to effectively interact with others. These skills are also very hard to teach, so employers want to know that job candidates already have the soft skills that enable them to be successful in the workplace."

Includes what to include in your letter and how to organize it. "To be considered for almost any position, you will need to write a letter of application. Such a letter introduces you, explains your purpose for writing, highlights a few of your experiences or skills, and requests an opportunity to meet personally with the potential employer."

TUTORING NOTE: Neither Online Tutoring nor HCC promotes or endorses any for-pay or free services on this or any other site, and we do not attest to the efficacy of these services. We have shared this site, because it does contain many good blogs you might find useful.
"You’ve found the perfect internship, one that will give you a great experience in your field of study...However, when applying for an internship, you probably lack real-life experiences outside of the classroom. That’s why you should showcase the skills you’ve learned in class or through extracurricular activities that make you a great candidate for this internship. It’s important to customize each cover letter for the internship that you are applying for."

"In this video, learn about common resume mistakes with tips on how to write and improve your resume:"

"Make your resume stand up to the seven-second test...After all, hiring managers and recruiters generally only spend about 7 seconds reading your resume before deciding whether to move forward or not. Most people know the basics of how to put together a decent work history, but here are some tips you probably haven’t heard before that can help your resume stand up to the 7-second test."

TUTORING NOTE: Neither Online Tutoring nor HCC promotes or endorses any for-pay or free services on this or any other site, and we do not attest to the efficacy of these services. We have shared this site, because it does contain many good blogs you might find useful.
"So, do you want your resume to really stand out? Use some of these 340+ action words[.]"

"6 things I loved about the most impressive resume I’ve ever seen—based on 20 years of hiring"

"Employers want employees who are able to effectively interact with others. These skills are also very hard to teach, so employers want to know that job candidates already have the soft skills that enable them to be successful in the workplace."

TUTORING NOTE: Neither Online Tutoring nor HCC promotes or endorses any for-pay or free services on this or any other site, and we do not attest to the efficacy of these services. We have shared this site, because it does contain many good blogs you might find useful.
"Soft skills consist of a combination of people, social, and communication skills, character traits, attitudes, and mindsets, as well as social and emotional characteristics, among others, which are sought for in all professions.