Resumes, Cover Letters, & Job Interviews

What are the most important elements of this mirepoix (look it up, GIYF) of the job search?

This video highlights two things every great resume must do; four things every cover letter must do, and one thing—yes, just one—thing that you must absolutely avoid in an interview if you want to have a chance at winning that job away from others.

Following my advice won’t guarantee you the job, but it will help make sure that an open door doesn’t get unnecessarily slammed in your face.

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Jason Seiden is Co-founder and CEO of Ajax Social Media, a training company that shows professionals how use social media to work more effectively.