With the start of the new year it seems inevitable that predictions for 2014 will be coming out fast and furious, I’ve seen articles on everything from how resumes will change (or become obsolete) to what jobs will be hot or not, to interview and networking innovations. So how do you, the job seeker, sift through everything to find the real gems?
Resumes
This article on Careerrealism about resumes is good, but don’t forget the concept has to “fit” your field, don’t jump on a bandwagon just because it seems trendy!
Cover letters
I’ve always advised job-seekers that when sending a resume your best bet is to copy your cover letter into the body of the email as well as including it in the attached resume, but lately a newer concept has started to take shape. It’s called an e-note.
Wendy Enelow and Loise Kursmark state that an e-note is basically a concise and focused version of the traditional cover letter that is meant to briefly communicate your career story and/or 3-4 of the most valuable assets you can offer a potential employer. Based on this approach, the body of the email would be a much more targeted and condensed version of the cover letter, while the expanded version is still included as an attachment to the email. I think this method makes sense given the lack of time most employers have when screening candidates.
http://www.resumewritingacademy.com/esummit-enote.php#!
Careers
Here are just two (of many!) career prediction articles I’ve seen lately:
It’s easy to get overwhelmed with all the job advice on the internet, but just stay focused on what’s relevant to your goal and you’re sure to find the silver lining!
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