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Job Search Tips: How to Get a Stellar Letter of Recommendation

May 22nd, 2012

By Loria Bielby

A letter of recommendation is important when landing your dream career. However, it’s important to realize that not everyone you know is the best candidate for writing a letter. Some candidates may not even be able to write a letter that highlights your best skills due to your lack of work history with that person. Thankfully, there are a few tips you can follow to ensure you get the best letter possible.

Here are a few tips on how to get a stellar letter of recommendation.

Choose the Right Person

As mentioned above, not everyone is the perfect fit for writing a letter of recommendation about you. For example, while a personal reference may have known you for quite some time, he may not be knowledgeable enough about the type of work you do to write a good letter. Even people you work with may not be a good candidate. For example, the CEO of a company may not be in-tune enough with your department to write a good letter. You need to find someone who you have a good » Read more: Job Search Tips: How to Get a Stellar Letter of Recommendation

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Job Opportunities: 5 of the Best Nocturnal Careers

May 21st, 2012

By Will Kerr

If you’re something of a night owl, you could benefit from picking a career where you only clock on once the sun’s gone down. By taking on hours deemed by most to be unsociable, you can also find yourself taking a home a much bigger pay check than might otherwise have been the case.

Security Services

Many properties have to be guarded by a watchful eye all around the clock. The qualifications that you’ll need vary greatly according to the precise role you’ll be taking on, as does the pay. The chances are the majority of your shifts will pass without incident (which, on the one hand is a good thing, but, one the other, could be perhaps a little boring) but, should there be some sort of disturbance, you’ll have to have the presence of mind to handle the situation. » Read more: Job Opportunities: 5 of the Best Nocturnal Careers

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Job Search Tips: Need Extra Cash? Consider One of These Secondary Jobs

May 9th, 2012

By Robert Wilkes

If you’re looking to make some extra money, chances are you’ll need to get a second job. Finding a second job can sometimes be difficult because it’s hard to find something with enough flexibility. Fortunately, there are many jobs out there that make ideal second jobs. Whether you’re a truck driver looking to make some extra cash, a teacher wanting a job to work during your summer vacation, or just someone who’s looking for a second job to make more money, one of these four jobs is likely to suit your needs.

Medical Transcriber

Medical transcribers transcribe audio recordings from medical professionals, such as doctors and nurses, into readable reports. While some medical transcription jobs require specialized training, many of them will train you on the job. This makes a good second job because the hours are flexible, so you can work your hours around your first job. Also, many medical transcribers work from home, » Read more: Job Search Tips: Need Extra Cash? Consider One of These Secondary Jobs

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