All posts by Nick Kossovan
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Interviews Are Modern Greek Tragedies
Odds are the person interviewing you has a similar story as mine—they developed their interviewing skills “on the job.” Executives and managers are thrust into...
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Your Cover Letter’s Third Paragraph — Getting the Reader to Act
If you don’t ask, you don’t get. In the 1992 movie Glengarry Glen Ross, Alec Baldwin’s character, Blake, gives a shape-up or ship-out speech to a...
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The Job of Your Cover Letter’s Second Paragraph Is to Persuade
Job hunting is a selling process. Those who embrace this job search truism shorten their job search. There are two basic selling processes: Transactional Solution-based ...
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It Starts with Your Cover Letter’s First Paragraph
You may recall in an earlier column I stated whether requested or not, not including a cover letter is lazy. Most hiring managers don’t hire...
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Addressing Your Cover Letter to the Right Person Is Vital
A well-written cover letter, which is non-negotiable if you’re a serious job hunter, starts with your header and a greeting an actual person. Most job...
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Don’t Underestimate What Your Cover Letter Can Do
Hopefully, you’ve been reading this column religiously. If you’ve been implementing my suggestions, you’ll now have a stellar resume and LinkedIn profile. Congratulations, you’re almost...
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Your Education and Certificates Need to Align the Job Requirements
After your professional experience, your education/certifications (verified skills) will be the next section on your resume the reader will use to judge whether you go...
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Your Resume Summary Introduces You
Your resume summary is your introduction—use it wisely. These 2 – 4 sentences will be the first impression your resume makes and your second opportunity...
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Your Contact Information: Make It Easy to Reach You
Last week I mentioned the 5 must-have sections your resume requires: Contact information Resume summary Professional experience Skills/Certifications Education This column will deal with the...
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Your Resume’s Goal: Aiming for WOW!
In 2021, antiquated as it may seem, employers and recruiters still ask for your resume (afterward, they’ll visit your LinkedIn profile and check your digital...
Nick Kossovan - The Art of Finding Work
Nick Kossovan, a well-seasoned veteran of the corporate landscape, offers advice on searching for a job. You can send him your questions at artoffindingwork@gmail.com.
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