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Is the Economy still growing...

Alfred Mariani, November 7 2022

The 3rd quarter economic report is in, and the economy grew at a healthy 2.6%. This means that many recession fears have not materialized. Given this growth, companies are still in a hiring mode. Economists believe that the main catalyst for growth are employers coming out of the pandemic and pursuing growth initiatives. This is a good time to...

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How to survive a recession:

Christopher Mariani, October 24 2022

The last thing anyone should do is assume that their job is safe. Wishful thinking often results in being walked out the door, much to your shock and surprise. The best strategy is to be proactive vs reactive and move from recession sensitive occupations and industries, to those that are recession proof. At Resumes Etc, this is the strategy we...

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Reinventing yourself for a career change...

Christopher Mariani, October 20 2022

In difficult economic times, occupations and industries can become antiquated making it hard to find another position. Our job is to reinvent you and ensure the transferability of your skills to roles that are  in greater demand, or roles that inspire your passions.  Give us a call sp we can help you reinvent

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10 rules for reducing stress in your life:

Christopher Mariani, October 11 2022

1) Secure a job that you actually enjoy. 2) Work for a company that values a work-life balance. 3) Distance yourself from people who are negative. 4) Consider getting a pet. 5) Get outside more - take a walk along the beach, or a hike in the forest. 6) Establish an exercise routine. 7) Participate in an interesting hobby. 8) Spend quality time...

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You need a career partner, not just a resume writer:

Christopher Mariani, October 6 2022

The last thing you need is someone who will provide a typing job and dot your I's and cross your T's. There is so much more that goes into resume writing. At Resumes Etc ,we are staffed with MBA's, former Fortune 500 executives, former MBA professors and authors. We look at the job market, research occupations with growth, look at industries with g...

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Are we on the verge of a civil war?

Christopher Mariani, October 4 2022

I keep hearing talk about a civil war, and I am hearing it more frequently than I care to hear it. A civil war would surely end this great republic to everyone's demise. A civil war can be avoided if we all follow 8 basic rules. 1) Respect the opinions of others and do not engage in harsh and disrespectful  criticism. 2) Take the opportunity to lis...

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The words of a great philosopher:

Christopher Mariani, October 3 2022

A great philosopher once stated that the greatest threat to a society is ignorance. We are at a point in our society where intellectual curiosity and the quest for knowledge are on the decline. Given this fact, those of us who are committed to the acquisition of knowledge will excel and stand out from the crowd. We specialize in leadership coaching...

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Everyone needs a career partner:

Christopher Mariani, September 29 2022

What exactly is a career partner? Think of it this way. We all have aspirations, a need for more money, career growth and recognition. We all get frustrated with internal politics, lack of career progression, lack of recognition, no work life balance etc. But, who can we talk to? Maybe a friend or spouse, they will certainly empathize, however, the...

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Defining the ideal career coach:

Christopher Mariani, September 27 2022

Being a career coach is an enormous responsibility. A person's career is always ranked in the top 3 of the most important things in a person's life. Given this fact, a career coach can't be someone who completed a 5 day certification course and now wants to give advice without a solid foundation of experience and knowledge. Alfred (Fred) Mariani, P...

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Inflation, inflation, inflation...

Christopher Mariani, September 22 2022

I must admit that I am getting mixed signals. The Fed keeps raising interest rates, but then we are printing billions of dollars that we don't have, which will devalue our currency. We want to avoid a recession, but higher interest rates will hurt the housing industry which is 15-18% of GDP, and we are already seeing layoffs in the mortgage industr...

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