by Sunny Lam on June 2, 2009
This should probably be titled as “Qualification Mismatch” or “Qualification Less” – Picture: Closed Stacks
What is surprising is that no one’s talking about re-training more people towards green economy and green sector jobs — the things we need to move forward. A lot of people talk about progress — being environmentally and socially sustainable is real progress. Everything else is more hoodwinking lip service.
Photo: Cambridgeshire Horizons
Even this article seems to “business as usual” in its talk (then again it’s Business Week, citing ‘economists’ and not a garden’s variety).
Being environmentally AND socially oriented is about saving and making money in a way that doesn’t destroy the land you stand on, the air you breathe or the community you live in. (also see Green Economy a Key to Solving Crisis)
More and more people are waking up to the madness and want meaningful work where they can spend more time with family. Where do we strike the balance? Certainly some of us enjoy the workaholic living however that’s not how all society (particularly the West) should be. To continue as we have done before is to burn out the souls of people and consequently the environment around us.
If there must be workaholics — let them be the leaders who tirelessly work to build a better world for the people around them and our children. At the same time if we want a better world all of us have to give up something for it (true leaders have to give up more).
Originally Prompted By…
Help Wanted: Why That Sign’s Bad – BusinessWeek: “Surprising statistic: In the midst of the worst recession in a generation or more, with 13 million people unemployed, there are approximately 3 million jobs that employers are actively recruiting for but so far have been unable to fill. That’s more job openings than the entire population of Mississippi.”
(Via Business Week.)
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by Sunny Lam on May 12, 2009
Photo: SFU
Here are 8 tips for better email cover letters in a nutshell:
1. Don’t waste your subject line. Make it clear and specific. Cut to the chase and forget the job numbers.
2. Write the email as if you were writing the cover letter. Don’t forget your email address because it doesn’t always show up.
3. Keep it short and lively. If you can do it in 150 words or less you’re on a roll.
4. Keep it simple. If you’re transferring from a word processing program make sure it doesn’t come out in chunks in your email.
5. Be specific. Make sure you’re actually qualified for the job. Otherwise you’d better focus on the skills or abilities that really matter to that position.
6. Keywords are in. If you’re applying to big companies they’re going to have databases on job applicants. Make sure you’ve put in all the right keywords so they can find you later. You never know – maybe the person they wanted drops out or there’s another job that might fit you.
7. Play by the rules. Make sure you follow the company’s rules for submitting resumes – do your homework.
8. Always double check. Even better – triple check and have another set of eyes look it over.
Originally From…
8 Tips for Better Email Cover Letters: “As the saying goes, you don’t get a second chance to make a first impression. If you’re doing a job search or resume submission via email, the first impression any employer will have is your cover letter.
Some tips for creating successful email cover letters are the same as for paper covers: be professional, with correct spelling and grammar, and — very important — do use them. Other tips pertain only to the electronic medium, and when disregarded, could ruin your chances before your foot is in the door.
What should you consider crafting an email cover?”
(Via Yahoo HotJobs.)
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