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Your résumé and cover letter are your first chance to

make a positive and lasting impression on an employer;

therefore, they need to be done right. Here’s how to write

résumés and cover letters that get read — and get results.

DID YOU KNOW?

Hiring managers spend approximately one minute scanning your résumé. In that

time, you want to impress an employer enough to bring you in for an interview.

Make sure to include these key elements in your résumé:

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START WITHTHE BASICSSTART WITHTHE BASICS

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CONTACT INFORMATIONInclude your name (if your formal name is

Abigail but you go by Abby, use Abby), address,

phone number, e-mail address and website.

Make sure to use a professional e-mail address

for your job applications. Employers aren’t likely

to call [email protected].

CAREER OBJECTIVEVS. CAREER SUMMARY

Career summaries or objectives immediately

give the hiring manager an idea of who you are

— before spending the 60 seconds skimming

your résumé and deciding whether to bring you

in for an interview. Many job seekers equate a

summary with an objective. While both are two

to three sentences appearing at the top of yourrésumé, in reality, they are very different.

An objective states a job seeker’s desired job

description and is often ideal for people who are

just starting out in the work force or changing

industries. Some words of warning: it could

pigeonhole you and limit how employers see you .

For example:

“Recent college graduate with a bachelor’s

degree in finance and honors distinction seeks

entry-level position in the accounting industry.”

If you are looking to take the next step in

your chosen field, consider writing a career

summary instead.

A career summary gives an overview of yourwork experience and relevant education. Try:

“Marketing professional with more than

10 years experience in online, interactive

marketing and advertising in a B2B capacity.”

SPECIFIC RESULTSVS. VAGUE PHRASES

Applicants often don’t know the differencebetween quantifying results and just stating

a job responsibility. A job responsibility is

something that you do on a daily basis and a

quantified achievement is the result of that

responsibility.

You need to show specific, quantifiable results

(preferably tied to the employer’s bottom line).

Show how you saved your previous employer

money, made money for the business, grew the

business, cut costs, improved productivity or

added clients.

Instead of:

“Effectively managed accounts payable team.”

Try this:

“Managed team of 15 accounts payable

specialists and improved productivity by

15 percent with smaller lag time between

invoicing and payment.”

RÉSUMÉS THAT WORK

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aggressive

ambitious

competentcreative

detail-oriented

determined

efficient

experienced

flexible

goal-oriented

hard-working

independentinnovative

knowledgeable

logical

motivated meticulous

people person

professional

reliable

resourceful

self-motivated

successful

team player

well-organized

Unfortunately, résumés aren’t one size fits all. For each

job you apply for, you should submit a résumé that is

tailored to that position by including keywords from the job

description and your requirements. Most companies use

applicant tracking software that scans your application

materials for keywords related to skills, training, degrees,

job titles and experience.

Fill your résumé accordingly with such words (as theypertain to your experience), but remember that using

the same word five times won’t increase your chances

of getting called in for an interview. Try to use nouns

rather than action verbs. For example, “communications

specialist” or “computer proficiency” is better than

“managed” or “developed.”

CHOOSING THE

RIGHT WORDS& AVOIDING THEWRONG ONES

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UNLESS ABSOLUTELYNECESSARY, AVOID USINGTHESE NICE-SOUNDING

WORDS INYOUR RÉSUMÉ:



CHRONOLOGICALThe most common form of résumé, a

chronological format lists each job you’ve

had in reverse sequential order, starting

with your most recent job. This format

emphasizes skills rather than years of

experience and therefore might not work

for all job seekers. For example, if you’ve

done a lot of job hopping in recent years

or if you haven’t had a job in a long time, a

functional résumé is a better option.

FUNCTIONALA functional résumé focuses on your skills

versus years of experience. For this, you

would list a pertinent skill for the job to

which you’re applying, followed by a list

of accomplishments that demonstrate

that talent. If you don’t have relevant

experience or a strong work history, you

could use a combination résumé, which

combines elements of both a functional

and a chronological format.

COMBINATIONFor a combination résumé, you should

list your applicable skills and the

accomplishments that demonstrate

each one. Below that, outline your work

history, starting with your most current

job and working backward, but you

won’t list your job description. Doing

this allows you the chance to play up

your skills while proving your solid

work history.

DIFFERENT TYPES OF RÉSUMÉS

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While your contact information, objective and summary of qualifications will appear on any résumé, the information that follows

depends on the type of résumé you create. Here are three types of résumés to choose from and when you should use each.

COOL TOOLSFOR RÉSUMÉSSometimes we could all use a little

extra help. If you’d like help with your

résumé, check out these tools available

on CareerBuilder.com:

Let employers find

you first using

RÉSUMÉ UPGRADEhttp://cb.com/ResumeUpgrade

Distribute your résumé and

get more interviews with

RÉSUMÉ DIRECThttp://cb.com/ResumeDirect

Does your résumé need to

be improved? Find out at

CBRÉSUMÉREVIEWhttp://cb.com/cbResumeReview



DO YOU

NEED ACOVERLETTEROR NOT?The jury is out. For every one

hiring manager who will throw

your résumé in the trash if it’s not

accompanied by a cover letter,

there are four who will not. If

you do send a cover letter, don’t

regurgitate your résumé ; it’s theopportunity for you to go into

more detail about what employers

see on a sheet of paper. Your

goal is to set yourself apart from

the competition as quickly as

possible and not to give the hiring

manager any reason to dismiss

you from consideration; a coverletter can help you achieve that

goal. Think of the cover letter

as a way to persuade the hiring

manager to consider you for

the job. Or, if fear is a better

motivator, think about the lack

of a cover letter, or one written

poorly, as a strike against you.

BE DIRECT. If you can, find out the name of

the human resources contact or recruiter

by logging on to the company’s website, or

calling the main phone number and asking

a receptionist for the name and title of its

corporate recruiter.

BE DETAILED. In the first paragraph, include

the title of the position you are interested in and

then move on to your specific qualifications

immediately. Show the hiring manager that you

paid attention. If a company advertises that it is

looking for statistical analysis experience, make

sure you address your experience in that area in

the cover letter. This will also show that you have tailored your cover letter and that you aren’t just

blasting a generic cover letter to everyone.

BE WORTHY. Remember, it’s not what the

company can do for you; it’s what you can

do for the company. Don’t make the reader

work too hard to see that you are right for the

position. When writing your letter, keep therequirements of the job in mind and address

them specifically.

BE GENERIC. Hiring managers can spot a

mass mailing a mile away. A good cover

letter should make a personal connection

with the reader. Do some legwork—

research the company’s history and

recent accomplishments; address the

company’s strengths and its needs. Doing

so will demonstrate to employers that you

are informed, motivated and willing to go

the extra mile.

BE CARELESS. Don’t forget to proofread

your letter with great care. Nothing says

“I don’t want this job” like an application

with typos, incorrect information orspelling errors.

BE COCKY. Don’t mistake selling yourself

with bragging. Putting “I would be an asset

to your company” in your cover letter

catches the eye; writing “You would be

crazy not to hire me” turns the stomach.

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DO’S AND DON’TS FORYOUR COVER LETTERYour cover letter doesn’t have to be long—two to three short paragraphs will suffice.Think of this as the way to make that personal connection between you and the job.



Searching for a job online can be overwhelming at times. There are

millions of jobs floating around in cyberspace, waiting for you to find them. It’s important to know how to search effectively and

apply for jobs that are truly a fit for you.

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1. TARGET YOUR SEARCHIf you’re open to working anywhere, try searching for the type

of work you’re interested in and see what cities come up in yourresults. For instance, if you search for “nursing,” and Phoenix,

Dallas and Houston are listed as the cities with the most job

postings, you’ll have a starting point.

Or, if you know what city you’d like to work in, but are open

to any line of work, search for jobs by location. If you know

you want to move to Indianapolis, for example, use that as the

starting point for your search. Your results will show you the

industries with the most job postings, which you can narrow

down yourself.

CareerBuilder.com uses advanced matching and

recommendation technology to provide you with the most

accurate opportunities possible. The more you apply for jobs,

the better our technology can understand which positions suityou. Once you’ve signed up with CareerBuilder.com, you will

receive Job Alerts and Recommendations, delivered straight to

your e-mail inbox:

JOB ALERTS are notifications of job postings based on criteria

you designate as important to your job search. You can choose to

have alerts sent to you based on keywords and location.

JOB RECOMMENDATIONS suggest jobs that suit your skills andexperience as well as to which job postings you view and apply.

2. USE KEYWORDS CORRECTLYKeywords can be your best friend or your worst enemy when

searching online for a job, so it’s important to know how to use them effectively. The more keywords you use, the more closely

the job will match your expertise.

Start by searching for jobs that you think would be a good

match for you. Then study the language of those job postings

and incorporate those words into your search. If you find a

listing for a project coordinator position that looks interesting,

pull out key phrases to search other jobs. For example, if the

posting mentions “method calibrations,” plug that into the

search field to see what other positions come up. Employers

often use different job titles for jobs that perform the same

duties and use the same skills.

Don’t get fixated on having a certain job title. One employer’s

vice president is another’s senior associate. Search for the job title you want, but remember to dig deeper for other title ideas.

If, for example, you want a retail manager position, you should

search for related terms, such as “supervisor” or “customer

relations.” Filter through the results to find good matches. You

might find that you’re a perfect fit for a “team leader” position

that you wouldn’t have otherwise found.

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SEARCHING ONCAREERBUILDER.COM When you go to CareerBuilder.com, you’ll have instant access to tens of thousands ofemployers and listings, all of which you can apply to in real time. Here are some effective

ways to narrow down your search and get results that are the most relevant to you:



Similarly, use keywords that match your expertise. If you type

the word “retail” into the search box, you’ll get thousands of job

descriptions. If you type“merchandising manager,” your resultswill be more focused.

Try using quotation marks to find job postings with an exact

phrase (e.g., “B2B writing”). Use NOT to exclude words or

phrases (e.g., B2B writing NOT technical). Also, try using AND

and OR to connect terms (e.g., B2B writing AND magazines).

3. CRACKING THE JOB LISTING CODEHere are some common job listing terms and what they really

mean for job candidates:

“PREFERRED SKILLS” VS. “REQUIRED SKILLS”

When a job description lists a skill as “required,” it means that

is of the utmost importance to the employer and you won’t

be considered without it. A skill that’s “preferred” means it’s

not absolutely essential; just an added bonus if you happen topossess said skill.

“COMMAND OF” AND “WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF”

If you have “working knowledge of” a certain program, you

know the basics of how to operate that program. If you have

“command of” a program, you have experience with it and can

explain how it works and can use it for more complex projects.

“ENTRY LEVEL” AND “EXPERIENCED”

If a job is listed as “entry level,” employers are typically

looking for someone who has been out of school for up to twoyears. “Experienced” candidates usually have been working

for three or more years in the industry.

4. PROTECT YOURSELFLike most things in life, if it seems too good to be true, it

usually is—and that includes job descriptions. Scammers like

to entice job seekers with phrases like “Make $4,000 week

working from home!” or “No experience necessary!” Here arefew red flags you should look for in a job posting:

• A request for bank account numbers.

• A request a for Social Security number.

• A request to “scan the ID” of a job seeker, like a

driver’s license. Scammers will say they need to “verify

identity”—this isn’t a legitimate request.

• A contact e-mail address that is not a primary domain.

• Misspellings and grammatical mistakes in the job ad.

• A lack of interest in meeting the employee.

• If you have questions about the legitimacy of a job

listing, contact the Better Business Bureau, your

state or local consumer agency, or the Federal Trade

Commission (FTC).

IF YOU FEEL YOU HAVE BEEN A VICTIM, file a complaint by calling the FTC complaint line

at (866) 438-1485. If you ever receive a suspicious request that mentions CareerBuilder.com,

please do not respond and immediately contact CareerBuilder.com customer service at(866) 438-1485 or report the suspected fraud via e-mail ([email protected]).

SEARCHING ON CAREERBUILDER.COM (CONTINUED)

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COOL TOOLS

FOR JOBSEARCHING

Sometimes we could all use a little extra

help. If you’d like to jump-start your job

search, check out these tools available on

CareerBuilder.com.

FREE SALARY CALCULATORAt CBSalary.com, you have access to salary rates for

thousands of jobs across the country. You can search

for the average salary of a specific job or view a list

of careers within a given salary range in your city.

www.cbsalary.com

CAREER ADVICEIf you want to read even more advice and find

answers to questions your job search or workplace

issues, head over to our Career Advice page

(http://cb.com/cbAdvice ) and to The Work Buzz blog

(http://www.theworkbuzz.com ).

SURECHECKUse SureCheck to see what online information

employers will find out about you when they run an

online background search for you.

http://cb.com/SureCheck

Once you’ve applied for a job, you might get frustrated because

you’re left waiting while employers do the rest of the work. You

have no idea if your résumé was read or just went into a pile of

applications (also known as the “résumé black hole”), if you’re on a

shortlist to be interviewed or if you’ve been excluded as a candidate.

Some employers will keep you in the loop, but others will never

contact you, and then you spend weeks or months wondering why

you haven’t been called. You don’t have to just sit by the phone.

CHECK IN – Look at the job posting and see if they provided any

contact information for applicants. If it lists a phone number or

e-mail address for questions, respectfully inquire about the status of

your application once an ample amount of time has passed. If the

company specifically instructs you not to call or

e-mail, understand that they might not be

willing to answer your questions.

HIREINSIDER – One of the great frustrations

of job searching is not knowing who your

competition is. With hireINSIDER, you can

find out different characteristics (such as

years of experience, education level,

current salary) of others who applied to

the same job posting.

(http://cb.com/HireInsider)

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Networking is all the rage, whether you’re doingit socially, professionally or both. But it’s not as

easy as looking someone up on LinkedIn and

asking to connect with them. Like any relationship,

networking takes time and dedication.

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NETWORKINGNETWORKINGONLINE - AND OFFONLINE - AND OFF

HIRING MANAGERPET PEEVESHiring managers have to sit through many interviews in

order to find the right candidate. They get tired of seeing

candidate after candidate make mistakes.

They also have no shortage of qualified applicants to

choose from, so don’t give them any reason to hire

someone else. Avoid these annoying actions in the

interview process:

ARRIVING TOO EARLY You should know better than

to be late, but being too early can hurt you, too. Hiringmanagers have busy schedules and set your interview

for a specific time for a reason. Don’t show up 30 minutes

early and expect to be accommodated.

ACTING DESPERATE Job hunts are stressful, but don’t

let your bitterness or frustration show. Employers

will remember your desperation, not your skills or

qualifications. An interview is not a place to vent about

your unemployment situation.

FOLLOWING UP AGGRESSIVELY E-mailing or calling the

interviewer to see if a decision has been made after

some time has passed is acceptable. Sending multiple

messages, calling on a daily basis or showing up at the

site is overkill and will turn off the employer.

BADMOUTHING ANYONE Don’t insult or criticize your

former boss, past colleagues or the competition.

Although you’re trying to impress the interviewer, he or

she will silently think, “If you’re talking about them that

way, what are you going to say about me?”

LACKING DIRECTION Don’t send a résumé that suggests

you take any job that comes your way and have no

career direction. Implying you have no professional goals

in the interview also frustrates the hiring manager. Who

wants to hire a flighty worker?

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DO GET RID OF DIGITAL DIRT

If you want to use your networking profile

as a tool, review the pictures you’ve

uploaded, the personal information you’vedisclosed and any personal blogs or sites

you’ve linked to. Don’t wait until you’re

interviewing to go back and clean up

your profile; the hiring manager probably

already had a look.

DO JOIN GROUPS... SELECTIVELY

One of the fun elements of networking

sites is that you can connect with other

people who share your same interests

and have your quirky sense of humor. Thus

you end up with virtual groups like “I Drink

More Beer Than Water.” The silly group

might seem harmless enough to you, but

for a hiring manager trying to find a mature

candidate for an open position, it doesn’t

leave a great impression. To mix things

up a bit, try joining company fan pages or

industry groups.

DO UPDATE YOUR PROFILE REGULARLY

Keep your profile updated, even if you aren’t

looking for work. Many recruiters like to

approach “passive” job candidates (those

who aren’t actively looking) and if yourprofile is up to date, it can help you land

your dream job when you least expect it.

DON’T ANNOUNCE INTERVIEWS,RAISES OR NEW JOBS

If you’re unemployed, writing “Interview

today—wish me luck!” is OK, or if you

get a job, something along the lines of

“So excited about my new job!” is totally

acceptable. If you’re currently employed,

however, your boss won’t be happy to see

something like, “Trying to con my boss into

giving me a $5K raise. SUCKA!”

DON’T MENTION YOUR JOB SEARCHIF YOU’RE STILL EMPLOYED

If your boss knows you’re on the lookout for

a new job, feel free to advertise it in your

status. If you’re keeping your search below

the radar, however, don’t publish anything,

anywhere. Even if you aren’t connected to

your boss online, somebody can get the

information back to him or her. Also, don’t

forget any confidentiality and conduct

agreements you’ve signed. You don’t want

to violate your contract and end up joblesswhile you hunt for a new position.

DON’T BADMOUTH YOUR CURRENT ORPREVIOUS EMPLOYER

Just like in an interview, keep your rants

about your boss or company to yourself.

When hiring managers see that you’re

willing to trash a colleague online, they

assume you’ll do it to them, too. Plus, there’salways the possibility of getting fired if

someone sees your negative comments.

There are a few do’s and don’ts for your socialnetworking profile and connecting to others:

NETWORKINGDO’S AND DON’TS

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YOUR ONLINEPROFILE: MAKE ITWORK FOR YOUIf you’re using your social networking

profile in your job hunt, you can do more

than just post “I’m looking for a job” as

your status. Cleaning the digital dirt from

your profile and joining professional groups

are good moves, but they’re not the only

ways to make your profile work for you.

• Include a link to your professional

profile on your résumé. (Make sureyour address is professional and

simple.)

• On sites such as LinkedIn,

ask colleagues to give you

recommendations.

• If your friends have a connection to

someone at the company you want to

work for, ask them if they would be

comfortable serving as a reference.

• Keep your profile updated so that

your information is current.

• Log in and check your profile

frequently. You want to know if

someone contacts you via a private

message and you want to make sure

your information is accurate.

“I’M LOOKINGFOR A JOB”

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You rocked your résumé, finessed your cover letter, got the call and have landed aninterview! Now all you’ve got to do is convince the employer that you’re the best

candidate for the job by dressing appropriately, using the correct body language,

answering questions flawlessly, and asking the right questions of your own.

No pressure.

THE INTERVIEW AND BEYONDTHE INTERVIEW AND BEYOND

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INTERVIEW BASICSTHE CLOTHESMaybe you shouldn’t judge a book by its

cover, but hiring managers are judgingyou by your attire. If you walk into an

interview wearing your wrinkled gym

clothes, you’ve already lost the job.

Dress like a professional and show the

employer that you care. Although each

company culture is different, here are

some rules of thumb:

• No running shoes or flip-flops.

• No T-shirts or shirts with graphics,

ironic phrases or offensive

language.

• Unless told otherwise, assume

jeans are not acceptable. If you

can wear jeans, make sure they

don’t have rips in the knees.

PREPARATIONThe best way to impress the interviewer

is to do your homework. Preparation

shows that you’re taking this job

seriously and you have the dedication

to do a good job.

KNOW THE COMPANY’S HISTORY, the

leaders, its competition and any related

news items.

BE READY FOR THE QUESTIONS that

might come your way. Looking surprised

and saying, “Uhm, I don’t know,” makes

you appear unprepared.

BRING EXTRA COPIES OF YOUR RÉSUMÉ

and any other materials that the

employer requested or that you need,such as a list of references.

WHAT THEY’LL ASKYou know they’re going to ask you

questions, but what will they ask you?

• Expect the classics: Tell me about

yourself. Why do you want to

work here? What’s your biggestweakness? Where do you see

yourself in five years?

• If you have any gaps in your work

history, expect a question or two

about them.

• Employers are going to look for

connections between your work

history and the position for which

they’re hiring. Expect even more

questions if you’re switching

industries.

• Don’t be surprised if you get a

brainteaser. You might not know

how many milk jugs it would take to

empty the Atlantic Ocean, but youmight get asked that anyway.

WHAT YOU SHOULD SAYYou know what they’ll ask, but what

should you say in response?

FOCUS ON THE INTERVIEWER, not on

yourself. Use your responses to show

what you’re bringing to the company.

DON’T LIE. If you have a controversial

or unpleasant fact that you can’t avoid

discussing, address it directly. Better to behonest now than get caught in a lie later.

ANSWER THE QUESTIONS WITHCONFIDENCE. Sometimes the answer

is less important than your ability to

maintain composure and think clearly.

WHAT SHOULD YOU ASK THEM?

• Ask any burning questions you

have about the company culture,

the position and the managing

style. These issues affect you every

day if you get an offer.

• Don’t ask about salary. Let the

hiring manager bring it up first.

• Ask the interviewer why he or

she works at the company and

what they like or dislike about the

company or the job. Prove that

you’re looking for a job where you’ll

be happy and stay awhile.

• Don’t leave the interview wishing

you had asked what you were thinking. As long as the question

isn’t offensive, get it out of the way.

You don’t want to get an offer and

still have unanswered questions.

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FOLLOWING UPThe interview is over and you can

breathe more easily, but don’t relax justyet. Your work isn’t done until you send

a thank-you note to the interviewer.

Depending on the situation, 21 percent

of surveyed employers would consider

dismissing a candidate who didn’t send

a thank you note after the interview. But

even then, your job search isn’t over.

SEND A NOTESaying “thank you” isn’t only polite,

it’s necessary in business. All it takes

are a few short sentences: Express

your gratitude for the interviewer’s

time and mention how much you look

forward to hearing from him or her in the

future. If you interviewed with severalpeople, send each one a note. If you

don’t have the contact information for

each one–though you should ask for it

during the interview–then express your

appreciation for their time in the letter

that you do send to the interviewer.

SO, HOW SHOULD YOU DO IT?E-MAIL In today’s digital world,

an e-mailed thank you is perfectly

acceptable. An e-mail is quick and

efficient, so you can send it a few hours

after the interview and the interviewer

receives it immediately. Now, when

making the final decision, the hiring

manager knows you have manners.

SNAIL MAIL Some candidates prefer to

send an e-mail followed by a traditionalletter, which is appropriate in most cases

because you show that you’re polite

and thorough. Only sending a traditional

letter is risky because the process could

take days and the decision could be

made before your letter arrives. Only rely

on a physical letter as your sole form of

thanks if you have no e-mail address for the hiring manager.

PHONE CALL In most circumstances,

a phone call isn’t the best avenue for

gratitude because hiring managers are

busy and don’t have time to take a call

from every applicant.

CHECKING INWaiting to hear from employers can

be frustrating; you don’t know what’s

going on and you’re at the mercy of

their schedules. During the interview

process, if you weren’t told what the

time table for a hiring decision is, feel

free to ask. That way you can assess the situation as time passes. Once the

time is right to check in, you can send

an e-mail or make a call to the hiring

manager. You can politely mention that

you haven’t heard anything and want

to see if a decision has been made.

Remain on your best behavior because

you could still be in the running and amisstep could cost you the offer.

RESPECT THE TIMELINE If the hiring

manager said a decision would be madein one week, don’t call tomorrow. Give

him or her at least the full week to make

a decision. Wait an extra day or two if

possible just to give them some leeway—

they’re trying to get other work done, too.

BE REASONABLE If you don’t know what

the employer’s timeline is for making a

decision, use your best judgment. You’reprobably one of several candidates to

interview, so assume that it will take a

week or more to get through everyone.

When you know enough time has passed,

feel free to reach out to the hiring manager.

CONTROL YOURSELF Once you’ve

reached out, don’t do it again. Unless the hiring manager told you to check

back, assume that you’ll hear from him

or her. Checking in once is thorough;

twice is nagging; three times or more

can be a complete turn off.

DON’T STOP LOOKING

You might really, really, really want this job, but don’t stop looking at other

opportunities. Unfortunately, you might

not get an offer for this position. The

company might be taking too long to get

back to you and you need a job before

then. Or, better yet, you could find the job

of your dreams somewhere else. Until

you’ve accepted an offer, keep searching.

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They like you! THEY REALLY LIKE YOU! But consider

a few things before you say accept the offer just yet.

THE JOB OFFER

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THE JOB OFFERSALARYAs excited as you are to receive an offer, don’t let

happiness cloud your judgment when salary talksbegin. You need to be comfortable with your pay.

Here are some questions to ask yourself:

• Can I survive on this salary?

• Is the pay commensurate to the job duties?

• Is this salary appropriate for my

experience and education?

• Am I pleased with this figure or will I feelundervalued after short period of time?

• What is the salary structure at this

company? Can I renegotiate my pay after

a trial period?

• Cost of gas, child care, meals – is it worth it?

BENEFITS AND PERKSSalary isn’t the only way to measure your

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• Do you wear a uniform, casual wear or

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• How long is your commute? How much

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COMPANY CULTUREWhat kind of place will you be working

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• Is hierarchy a big part of the culture?

• Is the company involved in the

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