Writing a good cover letter is often the most difficult part of the application process. What information is expected? How can I promote myself properly? Is a cover letter really necessary?

Clients often ask if they should include volunteer work on their resumes and in most cases, the answer is yes! A recent blog entry from LinkedIn  gives some compelling reasons to add your volunteer work to your resume,so let's take a look at them, as well as a few others.

Are you thinking about taking a summer job? Employers are already posting seasonal positions, and if you want to have several jobs to choose from, it's best you start looking sooner rather than later. But how can you track down and get the job you want? Here are a few hints that will help you with your search.