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Let the Bells Ring Out s that you can find on the Internet, and they’re equally ineffective.Special offer, special deal, or special delivery are words that we see emblazoned on products everywhere. Why would advertisers go to that effort to make their product seem special to us? Because we’ve been raised to respond to the word 'Special'. A few examples are special occasion, that special someone or in that special place and time.Before I send clients out to apply for a position or job, I encourage them to come up with five key reasons why t 5. Is your cover letter written entirely in a narrative style (as most other letters are)? Employers get a lot of r?sum?s, CVs and cover letters and they’re usually extremely busy (that’s why they’re hiring). They will not take the time to read everything in your cover letter (and r?sum? or CV) just because you provided lots of content. Rather, they’ll typically give your r?sum? or CV up to 20 seconds and your cover letter up to A Crucial Element to Success Most job seekers put a lot of work into creating a r?sum? or CV, as indeed they should. But most of them then treat the accompanying cover letter as a formality - and that’s a tactical error. Most people simply don’t understand the role of a cover letter or the art of selling, and therefore most letters are weak.Obviously, any given entrepreneur is going to retain a different variety of traits, skills, resources, etc. I'm not going to go through the whole list right now as we all know that it could go on forever. All I want to do is mention one key factor which every entrepreneur absolutely must have. For some reason, perhaps because it seems so obvious, this factor is often overlooked.What is this factor? The execution mindset. Yep, that's it. Now, why do I Six common mistakes include: 1. Does your cover letter essentially say no more than “My r?sum? or CV is attached”? If well-crafted, your cover letter is a key selling tool that can dramatically improve your chances of getting job interviews. 2. Do you have one cover letter that you use for many different jobs on offer? One of the roles of a cover letter is to personalize your r?sum? or CV for a specific employer and job opportunity, so you’ll need to create individual cover letters for each position for which you’ll be applying. 3. Does your cover letter load up on complimentary adjectives, such as “highly motivated” … “exceptional” … “proactive” … “dynamic” … “hard-working” … “customer-focused” … “outstanding” … “inspirational” … “excellent” and similar words? Adjectives are the weakest tool for persuasion. Employers will be looking for men and women of action, those who can and do get things done. You’ll get much more selling power by using action words (i.e. verbs) liberally. 4. Does your cover letter load up on complimentary buzz phrases, such as “a natural leader” … “works well in a team as well as on own initiative” … “proven track record” … “strategic thinker” and similar statements? Such overused clich?s are tiresome for an employer to see repeated over and over and they say nothing specific about what you can actually do (or why you would be a better choice than one of the dozens of other applicants who are also claiming to be strategic thinkers and natural leaders with proven track records). They further insult the recipient’s intelligence by implying that you actually think that they are na?ve enough to be impressed with zero substance. Such buzz phrases are the hiring equivalent of the cheesy pick-up lines that you can find on the Internet, and they’re equally ineffective. 5. Is your cover letter written entirely in a narrative style (as most other letters are)? Employers get a lot of r?sum?s, CVs and cover letters and they’re usually extremely busy (that’s why they’re hiring). They will not take the time to read everything in your cover letter (and r?sum? or CV) just because you provided lots of content. Rather, they’ll typically give your r?sum? or CV up to 20 seconds and your cover letter up to Empowered Employees Are Up To You And Your Management Style mprove your chances of getting job interviews.During my career, I have worked with a variety of organizations that display any number of management styles. These varying styles contribute greatly to the corporate culture as well as to the ultimate productivity of individuals and departments.It is clear to me that empowering employees, departments and any group of employees improves performance and increases organizational effectiveness. It can also create a great deal of stress and havoc if mana 2. Do you have one cover letter that you use for many different jobs on offer? One of the roles of a cover letter is to personalize your r?sum? or CV for a specific employer and job opportunity, so you’ll need to create individual cover letters for each position for which you’ll be applying. 3. Does your cover letter load up on complimentary adjectives, such as “highly motivated” … “exceptional” … “proactive” … “dynamic” … “hard-working” … “customer-focused” … “outstanding” … “inspirational” … “excellent” and similar words? Adjectives are the weakest tool for persuasion. Employers will be looking for men and women of action, those who can and do get things done. You’ll get much more selling power by using action words (i.e. verbs) liberally. 4. Does your cover letter load up on complimentary buzz phrases, such as “a natural leader” … “works well in a team as well as on own initiative” … “proven track record” … “strategic thinker” and similar statements? Such overused clich?s are tiresome for an employer to see repeated over and over and they say nothing specific about what you can actually do (or why you would be a better choice than one of the dozens of other applicants who are also claiming to be strategic thinkers and natural leaders with proven track records). They further insult the recipient’s intelligence by implying that you actually think that they are na?ve enough to be impressed with zero substance. Such buzz phrases are the hiring equivalent of the cheesy pick-up lines that you can find on the Internet, and they’re equally ineffective. 5. Is your cover letter written entirely in a narrative style (as most other letters are)? Employers get a lot of r?sum?s, CVs and cover letters and they’re usually extremely busy (that’s why they’re hiring). They will not take the time to read everything in your cover letter (and r?sum? or CV) just because you provided lots of content. Rather, they’ll typically give your r?sum? or CV up to 20 seconds and your cover letter up to Acquiring Business Grants the Easy Way ” … “outstanding” … “inspirational” … “excellent” and similar words? Adjectives are the weakest tool for persuasion. Employers will be looking for men and women of action, those who can and do get things done. You’ll get much more selling power by using action words (i.e. verbs) liberally.Getting money to start a business is one the greatest obstacles an entrepreneur may face. There are so many options and red tape one has to go through, it can sometimes seem overwhelming at times. Having funds available when a business is young can mean the difference between the business failing or succeeding. Cash flow is one of the leading reasons a fledgling business fails. Businesses must have enough cash on hand so they can endure the tough times that 4. Does your cover letter load up on complimentary buzz phrases, such as “a natural leader” … “works well in a team as well as on own initiative” … “proven track record” … “strategic thinker” and similar statements? Such overused clich?s are tiresome for an employer to see repeated over and over and they say nothing specific about what you can actually do (or why you would be a better choice than one of the dozens of other applicants who are also claiming to be strategic thinkers and natural leaders with proven track records). They further insult the recipient’s intelligence by implying that you actually think that they are na?ve enough to be impressed with zero substance. Such buzz phrases are the hiring equivalent of the cheesy pick-up lines that you can find on the Internet, and they’re equally ineffective. 5. Is your cover letter written entirely in a narrative style (as most other letters are)? Employers get a lot of r?sum?s, CVs and cover letters and they’re usually extremely busy (that’s why they’re hiring). They will not take the time to read everything in your cover letter (and r?sum? or CV) just because you provided lots of content. Rather, they’ll typically give your r?sum? or CV up to 20 seconds and your cover letter up to Find the Money to Fund Your Franchise verused clich?s are tiresome for an employer to see repeated over and over and they say nothing specific about what you can actually do (or why you would be a better choice than one of the dozens of other applicants who are also claiming to be strategic thinkers and natural leaders with proven track records). They further insult the recipient’s intelligence by implying that you actually think that they are na?ve enough to be impressed with zero substance. Such buzz phrases are the hiring equivalent of the cheesy pick-up lines that you can find on the Internet, and they’re equally ineffective.One of the disadvantages of getting a franchise as the business you will depend on the future is the monumental amount of money you will have to spend on getting it. Franchise systems have the additional start up cost of a franchise fee aside from the infrastructure, personnel and equipments costs as compared to the regular type of business. Because of this, many hopefuls have no other choice but to shelf their ideas and go for the less costly businesses t 5. Is your cover letter written entirely in a narrative style (as most other letters are)? Employers get a lot of r?sum?s, CVs and cover letters and they’re usually extremely busy (that’s why they’re hiring). They will not take the time to read everything in your cover letter (and r?sum? or CV) just because you provided lots of content. Rather, they’ll typically give your r?sum? or CV up to 20 seconds and your cover letter up to Attack Of The Scumbag - Beware The Entrpreneurial Sociopath (Part I) s that you can find on the Internet, and they’re equally ineffective.One of my favorite maxims is “just because you’re paranoid doesn’t mean they aren’t out to get you”. I generally apply it the quote to government, but in a business world pretty well wrapped up into pseudo-new-age “secrets”; it helps to remember that you can’t “positive think” your way out of every situation. All the good vibrations in the world are not going to make some people behave with honor and integrity. In business, there are people whose ill will 5. Is your cover letter written entirely in a narrative style (as most other letters are)? Employers get a lot of r?sum?s, CVs and cover letters and they’re usually extremely busy (that’s why they’re hiring). They will not take the time to read everything in your cover letter (and r?sum? or CV) just because you provided lots of content. Rather, they’ll typically give your r?sum? or CV up to 20 seconds and your cover letter up to five seconds before making their decision to keep you in the stack or drop you in the waste basket. That isn’t enough time for employers to get through much content unless you present it to accommodate their reviewing approach. 6. Does your cover letter look well-organised, concise and business-like? The fact that employers put upper limits on review time for r?sum?s, CVs, and cover letters doesn’t mean that you’ll get the full allotment. It’s quite common for an employer to decide “I’ve seen enough” in as little as one or two seconds if your documents aren’t impressive at first glance. Since your cover letter is the first thing employers see, it bears the burden of making that all-important “good first impression”. Relatively few job-seekers realize the importance of the cover letter and fewer still understand how to craft an effective one. Therefore, learning how to design a strong cover letter is often the single most effective way for most job seekers to boost their odds of getting picked for job interviews.
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