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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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INFLATION! How much more money do you need to survive...

Andrea Tholen, April 4 2022

The annual inflation rate will cost every household $5200 a year. However, that is net. You will have to gross approximately $8000 a year to net $5200. Over a 4 year period that's $32,000. It is highly unlikely that your employer will provide you with this much in annual pay increases. Therefore, the only way to come up with an extra $32,000 is t...

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Turning job interviews into job offers.

Andrea Tholen, March 28 2022

So many of our clients believe that they can interview exceptionally well, only to discover that this isn't really the case. The key to a great interview is preparation for the unanticipated. No matter how many books you read on interviewing skills, no one can definitively predict the questions that you will be asked. So how can you be ready for...

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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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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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Lessons learned from Ukrainians:

Andrea Tholen, March 1 2022

Whether we are fighting for democracy, a better work culture or quality of life, Victory goes to those with COURAGE. The Ukrainians are serving as a source of motivation and inspiration. Their message is that we must fight for what we know is right. We must fight for what we believe we deserve. We must fight to pursue our goals. It doesn't matter...

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Why are some people miserable in their jobs?

Andrea Tholen, February 23 2022

There are a number of factors that contribute to unhappiness, and anyone or more of these factors can make your professional life miserable. 1) A negative culture where you are managed by threats and intimidation. 2) An immediate supervisor from hell. 3) No career growth. 4) Lack of pay increases , or pay increases that do not keep up with inflat...

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If you don't have a career coach, you are losing out on opportunities:

Alfred Mariani, February 22 2022

There are many benefits to having a career coach, and living without these benefits can really short change your career. 1) A career coach performs ongoing research to identify occupations and industries experiencing growth vs decline in order to point you in the right direction. 2)  A career coach will assess your skills, your passions and your...

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Does your career suffer from "what if" syndrome?

Andrea Tholen, February 17 2022

There are far too many professionals stuck in jobs and in work environments that are highly negative. When it comes to getting out and finding a far better situation, they become their own worst enemy. They suffer from " what if " syndrome, where they ask a lot of negative questions. What if I don't like it there? What if they fire me ? What if i...

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Turn job interviews into job offers:

Christopher Mariani, February 15 2022

Did you know that the average close rate on job interviews is 10%. That means the average person gets 1 offer for every 10 job interviews. The close rate for our clients is 50%. Here's why!!!. 1) How the resume flows is how the interview goes. Your resume dictates how your job interview goes. That's right!!. A powerful and dynamic resume results...

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