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Ask Matt:
Many employers list deadlines for submitting a resume or application for a job opening. If a deadline has passed for a job you want, don't let it stop you, but proceed professionally to get noticed.
Donlin-Advice:
How one woman used guerrilla job search tactics to land a job in 7 weeks.
General advice: Cover Letter Writing
Cover letters are a vital tool for job seekers. It is a mechanism to introduce yourself, and also relay information that could not be included in the resume. But there is a correct way to present yourself in the cover letter.
Career Education
Getting more education is a smart career move, but it might be one you're not sure whether to pursue. There are different reasons and different ways to gain further education, and it depends on your needs. There's also the issue of paying for school, especially if you've been laid off.
Jobs-Advice:
The hiring process has become increasingly automated, from online applications to scanning of resumes. The in-person interview, however, is one area where human interaction still counts.
Jobs-Advice:
Facebook, LinkedIn and other electronic tools are great ways to build a network. But smart job seekers don't limit their connections to cyberspace.
Jobs:
In this economy, many people are having their first experience with unemployment. If you have questions about unemployment compensation - who is eligible and how to apply - there are in-person and online resources to help you get the answers. The short answer is: When in doubt, apply!
Accounting:
Tax season is a particularly busy time for accountants, but spending some time to plan ahead now - and take some courses teaching the new laws - can help you keep above water. Beyond going to classes, there are other things you can start now to prepare for tax season.