Job Search Tips2getajob http://jobcoachjacqui.com Job Coach Jacqui - Helping one job seeker at a time get hired! Wed, 22 May 2013 04:34:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Helping job seekers one at a time get hired! Jacqui Washington, MBA no Tips2GetaJob job search, jobs, job, work, employment, career, social media, interviews, resumes,hiring, HR, job opening, job posting, recruiting, job listing, Hire me,, linkedin, facebook, indeed, linkup. monster, careerbuilder, unemployed Job Search Tips2getajob http://jobcoachjacqui.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/Podcast_Logo.jpg http://jobcoachjacqui.com TV-G Weekly Cover Letters That Get Read http://jobcoachjacqui.com/91/ http://jobcoachjacqui.com/91/#comments Sun, 19 May 2013 11:00:46 +0000 Jacqui Washington, MBA http://jobcoachjacqui.com/?p=3147 Brandy in North Carolina sent her question to us from LinkedIn. She wants to know how she can write a cover letter that will get read. Be different, do whatever job seekers are not doing. Don’t cookie cut your cover letters. One thing you can consider doing is instead of sending your cover letter via [...]

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]]> http://jobcoachjacqui.com/91/feed/ 1 Brandy in North Carolina sent her question to us from LinkedIn. She wants to know how she can write a cover letter that will get read. Be different, do whatever job seekers are not doing. Don’t cookie cut your cover letters. Brandy in North Carolina sent her question to us from LinkedIn. She wants to know how she can write a cover letter that will get read. Be different, do whatever job seekers are not doing. Don’t cookie cut your cover letters. One thing you can consider doing is instead of sending your cover letter via email type it, print it out and mail it. Think of it this way, when you get mail out of the mailbox and you see a legal size envelope and a small square shape envelope. Which one would you open first? Click Tips2GetaJob Podcast and listen to the rest of the show! In this episode, here’s what we’ll cover: Be different, do what other job seekers are not doing Mail cover letter Address the cover letter to a specific person Get a referral, name drop Explain how you learn about the opportunity Match your qualifications to job listing Research skills the employers' want Close by asking to talk with the hiring manager briefly Items mentioned in this episode include: www.linkedin.com Now we want to hear from you click comment and share your one cover letter strategy that will get notice! Jacqui Washington, MBA no 7:43 Why No Response After Follow Up Letter http://jobcoachjacqui.com/89/ http://jobcoachjacqui.com/89/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 11:22:33 +0000 Jacqui Washington, MBA http://jobcoachjacqui.com/?p=3151       Why no response after I sent a follow up? The purpose of the follow up due to a job application or an interview. If you followed up after a job application and sent it by email the issue maybe what you put in the subject line. If your statement in the subject [...]

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]]> http://jobcoachjacqui.com/89/feed/ 0   -   -   - Why no response after I sent a follow up? The purpose of the follow up due to a job application or an interview. If you followed up after a job application and sent it by email the issue maybe what you put in the subject line.       Why no response after I sent a follow up? The purpose of the follow up due to a job application or an interview. If you followed up after a job application and sent it by email the issue maybe what you put in the subject line. If your statement in the subject line is general and not something that will make the reader want to open the email, that’s what you’ll get (delete) not read. Click Tips2GetaJob Podcast to hear the rest of the show. In this episode, here’s what we’ll cover: Reason for following up Decide to send via email or mail Make your subject line grab the reader’s attention Send the follow up letter to a specific person Have a professional email address Create an email address without numbers and symbols Eliminate the possibility of age discrimination Now we want to hear from you click comment and share, one reason why you think a job seeker didn’t get a response after following up with an employer Jacqui Washington, MBA no 6:07 Thank You Thursday! http://jobcoachjacqui.com/88/ http://jobcoachjacqui.com/88/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 11:00:17 +0000 Jacqui Washington, MBA http://jobcoachjacqui.com/?p=3135 Today is Thursday and you know what that means, it’s Thank You Thursday! This is the day that I dedicate just for you. I just want to thank you for all that you do, listening to my podcast, reading my blog, following me on social media and reaching out to me via email. This is [...]

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]]> http://jobcoachjacqui.com/88/feed/ 0 Today is Thursday and you know what that means, it’s Thank You Thursday! This is the day that I dedicate just for you. I just want to thank you for all that you do, listening to my podcast, reading my blog, Today is Thursday and you know what that means, it’s Thank You Thursday! This is the day that I dedicate just for you. I just want to thank you for all that you do, listening to my podcast, reading my blog, following me on social media and reaching out to me via email. This is just my way of saying thank you. I think that’s the least I can do. This week we have 2, 379 listeners downloaded the show. Make sure you connect and follow my friends below and mentioned on the show. Click Tips2GetaJob Podcast to hear my friends I thanked this week! Did you hear your name? Jacqui Washington, MBA no 7:42 Book Review: Quitter by Jon Acuff http://jobcoachjacqui.com/87/ http://jobcoachjacqui.com/87/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 11:00:20 +0000 Jacqui Washington, MBA http://jobcoachjacqui.com/?p=3121         This is my first book review and it’s called Quitter by Jon Acuff. I know you’re like what? Yes, that’s the title of the book. Your probably thinking…Job Coach Jacqui, you’re helping people get jobs. Why are you doing a book review with the title Quitter? I know…I know but there’s [...]

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]]> http://jobcoachjacqui.com/87/feed/ 0   -   -   -   - This is my first book review and it’s called Quitter by Jon Acuff. I know you’re like what? Yes, that’s the title of the book. Your probably thinking…Job Coach Jacqui, you’re helping people get jobs.         This is my first book review and it’s called Quitter by Jon Acuff. I know you’re like what? Yes, that’s the title of the book. Your probably thinking…Job Coach Jacqui, you’re helping people get jobs. Why are you doing a book review with the title Quitter? I know…I know but there’s a method to this book review madness. At the time of this podcast there was a FREE audio link to listen to the book. The free trial has since expired, whomp whomp :( Click Tips2GetaJob Podcast to listen to the rest of the show! Items mentioned in this episode include: www.amazon.com www.jonacuff.com www.daveramsey.com www.audible.com  Now we want to hear from you click comment and share: What was the one take away you got from the book Quitter by Jon Acuff? Jacqui Washington, MBA no 7:05 Talent Tuesday! http://jobcoachjacqui.com/86/ http://jobcoachjacqui.com/86/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 11:00:41 +0000 Jacqui Washington, MBA http://jobcoachjacqui.com/?p=3129         It’s Talent Tuesday! Every Tuesday I would like to feature an expert on Tips2GetaJob Podcast. Tell us about your goals, share your stories. If you have a blog and write about the podcast, I will share the link on my blog. Let’s encourage and support each other to reach our goals [...]

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]]> http://jobcoachjacqui.com/86/feed/ 0   -   -   -   - It's Talent Tuesday! Every Tuesday I would like to feature an expert on Tips2GetaJob Podcast. Tell us about your goals, share your stories. If you have a blog and write about the podcast, I will share the link on my blog.         It's Talent Tuesday! Every Tuesday I would like to feature an expert on Tips2GetaJob Podcast. Tell us about your goals, share your stories. If you have a blog and write about the podcast, I will share the link on my blog. Let's encourage and support each other to reach our goals while motivating others to do the same. All you gotta do is click Tips2GetaJob fill out the form and we'll feature you on the show!   Jacqui Washington, MBA no 1:59