There’s nothing quite as nerve-racking as the interview process — for both parties. The candidate wants to make a good impression, and the interviewer wants to make sure the person will be a good fit both for the team and for the position. Usually, this is the first time everyone involved has met face to … Continue reading 2 Signs an Interview Went Well — And 4 Signs It Didn’t
There are more than 6,560,000,000 search results for “cover letter template.” Nearly all of the results recommend starting with the standard, “I am [adjective] excited to submit my application for [job title] at [company].” Starting a cover letter this way practically ensures the recipient will skim the opening and the rest of your letter. In … Continue reading Emphasize Your Why in Cover Letters + template
Almost all job descriptions use the phrase, “other duties as assigned” and this might give some candidates pause, but it shouldn’t. According to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management for federal employees, the clause, “other duties as assigned” is meant to refer to minor tasks related to a certain position. “Because minor duties normally do … Continue reading Other Duties as Assigned
Is there a specific organization you are interested in or job title you are looking for in your next position? No matter where you are in the search process, you absolutely must start making connections with organizations or individuals who can help you make that step. You should start by scouring the openings at those … Continue reading How to Ask Your Network for Help (templates included!)
Editor’s Note: Here at Dispatches, we are always looking for ways to help our readers do things. For some of our readers, that means helping navigate the working world, for others, it means assisting in the ever challenging question, “what’s for dinner?” For still others, it means figuring out how to balance family life with … Continue reading Scaling Your Startup: 21 Books Every Entrepreneur Should Read
