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Embracing Personality in Resumes: Unleashing Your Unique Professional Identity

Andrea Tholen, August 3 2023

Hello, aspiring professionals and job seekers! Welcome to Resumes Etc., where we believe that every resume should have a personality of its own. Gone are the days of cookie-cutter resumes that blend into the crowd. Today, we're going to explore the power of infusing your resume with personality and how it can set you apart in the competitive...

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Choosing the right resume writer and career coach can seem confusing:

Andrea Tholen, July 10 2023

It's NOT. its actually, quite simple if you follow the following steps. 1) Make certain the company is local, in business for many years and not some foreign-based call center. 2) Make certain that the services are personalized and customized and not some online, fill in a template

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10 rules for reducing stress in your life:

Andrea Tholen, July 6 2023

1) Secure a job that you actually enjoy.2) Work for a company that values a work-life balance.3) Distance yourself from people who are negative.4) Consider getting a pet.5) Get outside more - take a walk along the beach, or a hike in the forest.6) Establish an exercise routine.7) Participate in an interesting hobby.8) Spend quality time with...

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The new trend in resumes:

Andrea Tholen, June 26 2023

Employers are screening resumes for keywords, however, they are also looking for words that convey character, and core values. Employers realize that employees can be trained on products, procedures and technology. What employers can't do, is instill values. Job candidates either have core values or they do not. At Resumes Etc, we create...

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How do you evaluate a career coach?

Andrea Tholen, June 23 2023

I can say with certainty that completing a 5-day career coaching class doesn't do it. At Resumes Etc, our career coaches have the following credentials: MBA degrees, fortune 500 executive experience, experience as MBA professors, numerous publications, development of over 30 leadership coaching programs, detailed knowledge of occupations and...

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Leadership coaching:

Andrea Tholen, June 22 2023

In a highly competitive business environment, there is a growing trend where managers, directors and VPs pursue self-improvement by working with a leadership coach. Alfred ( Fred) Mariani has been a leadership coach for 30 years. His credentials include an honors MBA degree, 20 years as a Fortune 500 executive, 12 years as an MBA professor,...

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Why are some people getting more interviews than me?

Andrea Tholen, June 21 2023

Is there something wrong with my resume? I have been in this business for 31 years and I can say in all objectivity that 99% of resumes that I see are written like job descriptions instead of marketing pieces. When a resume states the obvious for a specific position, it will not stand out because it reads like everyone else's resume. The goal...

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How is inflation impacting the job market?

Andrea Tholen, June 21 2023

We are seeing 2 trends in the employment field. The first is seniors and retirees returning back to work because inflation is eating away at their fixed income and they need to increase cash flow. The second trend is for professionals seeking a second job with a focus on remote work during evenings and weekends as well as onsite employment. If...

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What are the hallmarks of a positive work culture?

Alfred Mariani, May 26 2023

1) Low employee turnover rate. 2) Long tenured employees. 3) Promotions from within. 4) competitive salaries and good benefits. 5) Succession planning to prepare people for higher positions. 6) Tuition reimbursements. 7) Work life balance. 8) Supervisors that are coaches and mentors. 9) Freedom to fail. 10)Team

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What should you do  if you have a horrible boss?

Alfred Mariani, May 25 2023

It all comes down to the culture of your company. If you work in a positive culture, there's a strong likelihood that this person will self destruct at some point. You can also do some internal research to find out if co-workers have gone to HR with their concerns and what kind of reception they received. This will help guide you in determining...

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