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Professional Resume Writing

Professional Resume Writing

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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The Top 10 Job Interview Killers!

Andrea Tholen, March 30 2022

1) You think that you're a great interview and that you don't need any coaching. 2) You can't provide details and "how to" explanations regarding accomplishments listed on your resume. 3) You have a weak resume which often results in a weak interview. 4) You talk way too much or you don't talk enough. Ideally, a one minute response to a question is...

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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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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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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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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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How does a positive work culture increase your market value?

Andrea Tholen, February 15 2022

In a positive work culture you are empowered to make decisions. This allows you to establish leadership qualities, as well as skills in project management and team facilitation. A positive work culture promotes employees from within where they assume increased responsibilities. More responsibilities expands a person's knowledge base and skills. A...

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