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The most important lesson learned in life:

Christopher Mariani, August 23 2022

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...

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What are the benefits of having your own career coach?

Christopher Mariani, August 11 2022

1.  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.

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Do you have a career coach and resume writer?

Christopher Mariani, August 3 2022

The 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...

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Why are some people very successful at getting job interviews and offers?

Andrea Tholen, April 20 2022

In 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...

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Struggling to find a great job?

Andrea Tholen, April 19 2022

The 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...

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Does a perfect resume actually exist?

Christopher Mariani, March 24 2022

The 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...

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Do You Want More Money?... How to negotiate for a high salary with a prospective employer:

Alfred Mariani, March 22 2022

I 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...

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Executive Resumes

How to survive the inflation crisis:

Christopher Mariani, March 8 2022

Inflation 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...

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Executive Resumes

The Art of Corporate Politics:

Andrea Tholen, March 7 2022

There 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...

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How will the Russian invasion impact our economy and the job market?

Alfred Mariani, March 3 2022

In 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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