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The last thing anyone wants is to go from one toxic environment to another. At Resumes Etc, we coach you through methods of assessing a work culture. Our method allows you to accurately assess an employer's culture before any commitment is made. The goal is to move to another employer for all the right reasons and to improve your work environmen...
Read MoreThere are 7 factors that you should use as a checklist to evaluate the right employer and job. 1) Salary, you want fair market value. 2) Career progression. You want to work for an employer that promotes from within and develops their employees. 3) A positive work culture. You want to work for an employer that values its employees.
Read MoreMany economists are forecasting an inflation rate of 7% and perhaps higher as fuel costs keep rising and as the Federal Reserve keeps printing money. So what are consumers supposed to do? If inflation increases at this rate over the next 4 years, that is a 28% increase in the cost of living, while most employers will freeze wages or minimize meri...
Read MorePreparing resumes for leadership positions requires a special talent. First and foremost, the writer must be a former executive in order to fully understand the scope of responsibilities. The writer should have a MBA degree, be widely recognized and published, and have national recognition. Alfred Fred) Mariani is the president of Resumes Etc. T...
Read MoreFailure to send a Thank You, post job interview, can be a job killer. I have found that even a Thank You email falls short of an actual handwritten Thank You Card. It means the job candidate took the time to stop at a card store, purchase a card and write a personalized Thank You. Now what does that say about the person? It says, Appreciation, T...
Read MoreI'm not going to state the obvious like spelling and grammar errors, they are a given. 1) Having a friend or family member do your resume. They may have a noble intent, but they can do more damage than good. 2) Doing your own resume. Unless you have access to ATS tracking systems, you can't possibly know what the software is looking for. 3) Bein...
Read MoreMany of our clients are unhappy with their occupation or industry and want to completely reinvent themselves. At Resumes Etc., we go through a methodical process to review your skills and identify the roles and industries where your experience is transferable. We then provide you with feasible options and package you towards the occupation and c...
Read MoreBelieve it or not, the content of your resume frames the interview questions. Let's say you're a teacher and your resume states that you develop lesson plans. You are just stating the obvious. But what if it says " develop innovative lessons to stimulate creativity and critical thinking?" This statement will prompt questions about your creativity...
Read MoreHow can a resume writer possibly prepare a resume for an executive unless they have been in a similar role? Our executive writer is Alfred ( Fred ) Mariani, MBA. He has over 20 years as a fortune 500 executive, 12 years as a MBA professor, author of 6 books, widely published articles, coach and consultant to CEO's and COO's, a former advisor to t...
Read MoreHow you look on paper often communicates potential value to an employer. If your resume reads like a list of tasks or a job description, there is no value associated with your background. On the other hand, a resume that consists of bullet points that demonstrate the skills that make you unique, results driven and high energy, an employer will pe...
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