CareerCompile- This week’s top Career-Minded articles

Jennifer Fry
Careerminds Consultant

Each week we read articles we find on twitter, blogs and other social media platforms in order to stay ahead of the curve. We want to be able to present our clients, job seekers, HR professionals and recruiters with the most accurate and up-to-date information we possibly can. At the end of the week we always know which articles were the most valuable, so why not share that with all of you? This is the next weekly post compiling what we feel are the top career-minded articles.

Tips & Tricks for a Lucky Job Search: Change Your Job Search Odds
GlassDoor (via MonsterThinking)

Don’t let luck work alone– help yourself by following these suggestions.

Cover Letter Tips: Is Sending a Cover Letter Always Necessary?
Kim Isaacs for Monster

It’s always necessary to include a cover letter, right? Maybe not.

The Three Types of Multitaskers
Kimberly Weisul for bnet

How do you work best? Understanding your own habits can help guide you to the right position or help you adjust for the position you’re after.

The 12 Most Essential Leadership Traits
Meghan M. Biro for The 12 Most

Employers are looking for leadership– how do you measure up?

3 Ways to Boost Your Job Search This Weekend
Denise Felder

Three tasks you can complete right away to keep your job search going. Every little step counts!

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