http://net-teams.net/nti/Display.cfm/1843 You’ve just finished interviewing for your dream job. There’s nothing more you can do than wait for the phone to ring, right? Wrong. To really increase your chances of getting a job offer, you need to follow up with an effective interview thank you letter. If written correctly, an effective interview thank you letter can be used to separate you from your competition.Remember, the main point of sending a thank you letter after an interview is help you to stand out in the e... 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Writing for a living isn’t easy and unless you’ve already landed a five figure book deal for your latest novel, you need to be as creative in generating income as you are with your words.To help you profit from writing, here are a few opportunities to explore:Writing for MagazinesThis is the starting point for many f... http://net-teams.net/nti/Display.cfm/1294 http://net-teams.net/nti/Display.cfm/1294 Sun, 24 May 2009 11:20:18 PST Resume writing is possibly the biggest stumbling block for folks who are looking for a job. While it may seem simple, there are allot of subtle things that really matter. Potential employers are flooded with resumes in response to their job postings, and you only have a few short moments to make it or your resume will end up in the trash. So, how do you optimize your resume to make it likely to get read? Here are 3 great tips to get you started. 1. 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