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In my 30 years as President of Resumes Etc, I recognized a common character trait among our most successful clients. They are the ones who put ego aside and realize that they don't have all the answers. They understand that when it comes to achieving their career goals, they are better served by working with recognized experts in the field. The end...
Read More1. A career coach performs ongoing market, industry and economic analysis. They know what occupations and industries will experience growth vs decline. 2. A career coach works closely with recruiters and employers to understand the talents that they are looking for on a resume.
Read MoreThe first thing is to avoid the 1-800 cookie cutter services, many of which are located overseas using a call center type operation. The most important factor is the credentials of the person you will be working with. Don't be impressed with certifications that are usually obtained with a 5-day course. With most of these certifications you can have...
Read MoreIn today's competitive job market, a resume has to address several key issues. First, it has to be keyworded to get past ATS tracking systems. Second, it has to be dynamic and an impressive selling piece, not a job description. Third, It has to answer 2 questions that a hiring manager will ask. Why would I want to meet you? What value can you br...
Read MoreThe truth is... some are, and others are not. The difference lies in those who work with professional resume writers vs. those who attempt it on their own, or ask a friend to do it. A highly skilled resume writer( and not all are as skilled as us) knows how to make your resume stand out and employs the use of keywords to get past ATS tracking sys...
Read MoreThe Short Answer... Yes... It can exist, if you allow it, but unfortunately, there are very few resume writers that can create the perfect resume. But, at Resumes Etc., we are highly skilled in this process. A perfect resume has to tell your personal story. It has to provide a big picture approach to who you are. A perfect resume is like a perfec...
Read MoreI have read so many articles on salary negotiation strategies, and they all miss the mark. When we work with our clients, the first thing we do is create a resume with VALUE and VALUE, TALENT and TALENT written all over it. This encourages a prospective employer to understand what you can bring to their organization. Then we coach our clients thr...
Read MoreInflation is running at a rate of 10% and may climb higher. It is highly unlikely that employers will match salary increases with inflation rates. This means that your disposable income will drop year over year. The only remedy is searching for positions where you can obtain a higher salary. At Resumes Etc, this is what we do best. We position yo...
Read MoreThere are certain individuals who are extremely gifted at corporate politics. They know how to schmooze and what end to kiss in order to achieve their career goals. They rely on their political skills because they lack the real skills needed to get results and to earn recognition for measurable accomplishments. Then there are the "Doers". They ar...
Read MoreIn the short run, oil prices will go up and inflation will increase. The stock market will react negatively at first, however, stock prices should stabilize within a few weeks. The employment picture here should not be negatively affected at all unless the war broadens into a wider conflict. The Ukrainian people are serving as an inspiration to the...
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