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Ideas to help you succeed in a competitive job market PETERSBURG, VA -- Being out of work for an extended period of time can be very difficult. Whether it has been six months, a year, or longer, use these tips to help yourself get back on track. 1) Be Specific: When possible, make sure your cover letter is specific to the job opportunity. 2) Address the Mess: Explain the gap on your resume. Address the questions that you know are going to be asked with confidence.

3) Present the Perfect You: Proof read, edit, proof read again. One avoidable mistake could cost you the job. Don't lose an opportunity over spelling or grammar errors. 4) Honesty is the Best Policy: Try not to oversell. Be authentic in your approach. 5) Be Considerate: Arrive to an interview early, but not too early; 10-15 minutes should be the max. 6) Practice Makes Perfect: Research interview questions and practice answering them, especially the more challenging ones.

7) Review your References: Have you spoken with your references lately? If it's been a long time since you last spoke to your references, let them know you have recently interviewed and they may be hearing from a hiring manager. 8) Use the Magic Words: After interviewing say thank you. Ideally, send a well written thank you note to everyone you met with at the company. It's also nice to follow-up with a hand written note, which is becoming less common and can help you stand out. 9) Be Confident: Pessimism and doubt are not your allies in a job search.

Jones College Letter To Graduates

Dear Graduate:

Jones College is committed to providing a quality education to its students. The core curriculum for our varied programs of study must be constantly reviewed for up-to-date content if we are to help our future graduates meet the professional challenges they face.

We are asking you, as a Jones College perspective graduate, to participate in this vital review process by completing the enclosed combined Career Development Exit Interview/Graduate Satisfaction Survey. Please be assured that the information provided will be used for the sole purpose mentioned above. No information provided by you will be given or sold to anyone outside of Jones College.

Jones College is nationally accredited through the Accreditation Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). This accrediting institution receives its accreditation granting authority from the U.S. Department of Education. The Combined exit interview/graduate satisfaction survey we are asking you to complete is part of our College's requirement to maintain its accreditation through ACICS. Completion of the survey is a requirement in obtaining your degree from Jones College.

We appreciate your cooperation with this survey and would also like you to know that career development service is here to serve our graduates and our community's employers at no cost.

Sincerely,
Career Development Department

Complete the required exit interview/graduate satisfaction survey.