A cover letter says a lot about you. This is why a boring cover letter will easily land you in the “No Pile”. You can hardly blame the hiring manager for this as they have their cut out for them and it is honestly difficult sifting through 100s of resumés for a single opening. You only get a few seconds to make a first impression using your cover letter. They allow the hiring officer to hear your voice and see the highlights of your profile shortly and crisply. A successful cover letter effectively communicates your skills and personality and how they are a match for the company’s present requirements and this is exactly what the officer looks for.

There are two types of Leaders in the world. Natural-Born leaders and the ones who developed their leadership skills over a period through hard work and consistent learning and development. Nevertheless, there is always room for improvement. One way is to set realistic goals that are attainable when you push your so-called limits. The goals you set for yourself should improve your weaknesses and enhance your strengths. This article is for small business owners, supervisors, and team leaders who want to improve their leadership skills.

In the last 2 weeks, we looked into how multi-generational offices have become these days. A Millennial might be your teamleader but you will be working with other Boomers, Xers or Zers. We have also seen how some Perennials stay updated and hence employable as they age and work well past their retirement. This week we will see four key challenges of working with or managing such a multi-generational team or company.