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Are you truly ready for a job interview?

Alfred Mariani, September 12 2022

I have worked with thousands of clients over the last 30 years, while managing this business. One thing that never fails to amaze me is how many of my clients believe that they can interview well. The actual fact is that only 10% of job seekers interview well enough to secure a job offer. At Resumes Etc, we prepare our clients by coaching them thro...

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The many advantages of having a mentor:

Alfred Mariani, September 6 2022

I learned at a very young age that having a mentor was the best career decision I ever made. I became a sponge, asking as many questions as possible. I maintained this relationship for most of my professional life resulting in many promotions and rapid career advancement. I now have a list of clients ranging from administrative to Vice Presidents....

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What are the key warning signs of a negative work culture?

Christopher Mariani, September 5 2022

1) High employee turnover rate. 2) Low average tenure among employees. 3) Excessive work hours and no work life balance. 4) Little age diversity; all employees are under 30. 5) Few, if any promotions from within. 6) Negative Google reviews from customers; (happy employees equal happy customers). 7) Negative Google reviews from former employees. 8)...

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The future of Corporate Downsizing

Mastering the art of corporate politics:

Christopher Mariani, August 30 2022

You can be as talented and productive as humanly possible, but if you are not skilled at corporate politics, your career advancement and job security will suffer. I created a program years ago titled "Mastering the Art of Corporate Politics" and a large university included it in their continuing education program. The course set all kinds of attend...

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Professional Resume Writing

The great outplacement myth:

Alfred Mariani, August 29 2022

I am often amazed at what employers will pay for outplacement services, often as high as $5,000 per employee. It's as if they believe they're getting screwed unless they pay through the nose. I have a bulletin for these employers, "ridiculously high outplacement fees do not equal quality".  At Resumes Etc, we charge a fraction of what others charge...

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How do you survive a recession?

Christopher Mariani, August 25 2022

The last thing anyone needs during a period of hyper-inflation is a job loss. So how do you protect yourself? The first thing is to ensure that you are in a "value added" vs non value added role. These are roles that contribute to either cost efficiencies, revenue growth or customer retention. Also, try to move from a recession sensitive position a...

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Professional Resume Writing

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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Why do some people get more interviews than others?

Christopher Mariani, August 22 2022

It depends on a variety of factors. How well is the resume written? Is it keyworded? Does the resume maximize your market value? Does it include your values and character? Do you have a strong LinkedIn profile? How aggressive is your job search? Does your resume match the jobs you are applying to? The goal is to make certain that every box is check...

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There is now a whole new approach to resumes!

Christopher Mariani, August 18 2022

There is now a whole new approach to resumes.  In the past, resumes focused on experience, skills, education and accomplishments. These are still important components of a resume. However, employers are now placing as much emphasis on character and values. Given this fact, Resumes Etc has created the "360 resume". It paints a broad picture of our c...

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What are the top 10 resume mistakes?

Christopher Mariani, August 17 2022

1) Having a resume that is poorly written and/or not keyworded. 2) Having skills and experience that are not focused in a particular area, but spread out among many different disciplines. 3) A lack of accomplishments. 4) A resume that is confusing and/or ambiguous where the reader isn't quite sure what it is that you do.

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