NPT Jobs Recommends: 7/28/2011

Can you believe it's almost August?  There have been a lot of great and not so have great things that have happened already in July.  On the good side, the NFL lockout ended.  But we also had stagnant unemployment numbers, and the current debt-ceiling crisis in DC.  What are your thoughts on July now that it is nearing its end?  Leave your comments after you check out today's recommended articles:

• 'Top 8 Excuses for Not Netowrking'-When we put our minds to it, we can come up with excuses not to do anything.  It's important to avoid that urge when it comes to important things like networking.  Check out this list of bad excuses compiled by CareerSherpa.
• 'How To: Generate Creative Energy for Your Job Search'-A task as difficult as the job search often requires great creativity on the part of the job seeker.  The AvidCareerist will help you get on the right path to come up with some great idea.
• '5 Ways to Improve Your Cover Letter Introduction'-Another great piece from GreatResumesFast on cover letters. This article focuses on the all important cover letter introduction.