Wednesday Webinar: The Importance of Cover Letters & Thank You Notes

Past, Present and Future Kaplan Continuing Education students can benefit from this week’s Wednesday Webinar on the importance of resume cover letters and thank you notes in landing a job.

Employers don’t just look at your resume any more. Now they come to expect a cover letter where you can showcase your personality, as well as a thank you note after your interview. These two additional steps can make you stand out as an applicant and will put you that much closer to securing a job.

Tune in Wednesday, September 22 at 9:00 PM EST for insider tips about writing the perfect cover letter and thank you notes.

Follow the link in your classroom: Basic Training – Cover Letters and Thank You Letters to attend.

Career Navigation: From Training to Landing a Job

A group of scholars gathered Wednesday to propose a set of Federal government reforms which would help people move from career training to landing a job. They proposed a “career navigation service” which would compile all national training, education, and job-placement resources into one, easy to navigate, online source. Vickie Choitz envisions this “career navigation service” to be set up much like a social networking site, with each user creating a profile page which could serve as a resume, as well as a platform for interactions with possible employers, peers and counselors.

Everyone needs career counseling at some point. Some may need more than others, but coordinating an accessible, one-stop resource for career navigation is the first step in leveling the playing field for those looking for career advice.