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A message to recent college graduates:

Alfred Mariani, April 6 2023

There is incredible competition for jobs among recent college graduates. Cookie cutter resumes prepared by college career centers get very little results. You invested a lot in your education, now it's time to make a final investment working with a career coach who can create a very powerful resume and cover letter. Start your road to a great...

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The power of LinkedIn profiles:

Alfred Mariani, April 5 2023

More and more employers and recruiters are using LinkedIn as a primary source of talent. This is due largely to the quality of people that are on LinkedIn. We create powerful and keyworded LinkedIn profiles resulting in our  clients getting anywhere from 33% to 50% of their job interviews from our LinkedIn profiles. So don't miss out on an...

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How is the economy?

Alfred Mariani, April 4 2023

Many have predicted a recession and yet the economy continues to grow and create jobs. What is comes down to is the business savvy and innovation of American companies using their entrepreneurial spirit to drive results. This is a great time to update your resume and test your true market

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What are Career Competencies?

Christopher Mariani, April 3 2023

Career competencies are the skills, knowledge, and abilities that individuals need to be successful in their chosen career path. They are the combination of personal attributes, technical skills, and professional expertise that enable individuals to perform their job effectively and

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Think Big, not small:

Alfred Mariani, March 21 2023

Big dreams get big results and small dreams get small results. It's a fact that people who fear change think small because small lowers risk, but small also limit rewards. When you think big, results are greater and so are the rewards. You should never place limits on your potential. Life is short and you get one bite of the cherry, so make it a...

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What's the biggest obstacle to achieving your career goal?

Alfred Mariani, March 20 2023

The answer is FEAR. People fear change. Change is often unknown. However, fear can be eliminated by working with a career coach. A highly qualified career coach can address all of the unknowns. A good career coach can familiarize you with various occupations and industries. A career coach can review your background and tell you where you can...

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How is the job market?

Alfred Mariani, March 19 2023

The current trend is towards strong job creation, especially in industries ( eg, restaurant, event planning, etc.) that were devastated by the pandemic and are looking to rebuild. However, there are some trends that are troubling as we look to the future. Higher interest rates could damage the housing market which impacts builders and suppliers...

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Why people fail to land their dream job:

Alfred Mariani, March 17 2023

I have been helping my clients to land their dream job for over 30 years. What amazes me is the consistent behavior of those who fail to achieve their goals, so I will provide you with the top reasons why they never land the job they want. 1) They truly believe that they can create a resume and cover letter that works, even when resumes are now...

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How can you achieve career/job happiness and reduce stress?

Alfred Mariani, March 14 2023

I can recall having jobs that I loved and jobs that almost destroyed my health. It always comes down to work culture. If you are in a toxic work environment, you will be exposed to one or more of the following: overworked and underpaid, denied career advancement, management by threat and intimidation, little or no input into decision making,...

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Character Counts:

Alfred Mariani, March 12 2023

During the past 2 years there has been an employer trend toward hiring based on character vs skills. It's not as though skills, experience, and education do not matter, because they do. But, employers now place a high premium on character and values. Given this fact, Resumes  Etc. has created innovative ways to communicate core values to...

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