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Best ways to approach gaps in your work history
Be proactive by stressing qualifications, achievements
Capturing attention No. 1 role of résumé
Your résumé, cover letter, and job application are important tools in your job search and may ofte ...
References can make, break hiring
Carefully select whom you include to present broad overview of your strengths
Research potential employers
Websites, social media, business directories can help gather information
Postal Service looking for workers in NM
The U.S. Postal Service is looking to hire new workers to staff a mail processing and distribution center in Albuquerque...
Internships offer valuable experience
Actually working in a field you're interested in can give you a leg up in hiring
Follow-up bolsters good 1st impression
A fast thank-you note underscores your interest in a prospective employer
Prepare for telephone interview
Brainstorm potential questions, practice answers to make best impression
Cold call often first interaction
Careful preparation, rehearsing can help make positive initial impression
Follow-up crucial in job hunting
Checking on application's status shows seriousness toward opportunity
