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Why do people leave companies?

Alfred Mariani, January 24 2023

10% for more money, 62% for bad leadership, 22% for poor culture and 5% for lack of career progression. At Resumes Etc. we coach you through the process of identifying the culture of a prospective employer. Our process allows our clients to know the culture before accepting a

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The Key to Happiness:

Alfred Mariani, January 18 2023

It's defined by one word "Simplicity". The greatest generation were among the happiest people in history. They lived simple lives, no keeping up with the Joneses,  no 4000 square foot home, no BMW in the driveway, no $60k a year for college tuition, and yet, they were always happy. What did they know that we don't know? They had very little,...

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We are all truly equal:

Alfred Mariani, January 17 2023

A client called me the other day and asked me If I would help her even though she doesn't have an important job. She said that other resume writer services won't bother with her because she can only pay so much. She wanted to know if I could help someone within her status. I told her that status has nothing to do with income. Status, as far as...

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How do you grade a corporate culture?

Alfred Mariani, January 16 2023

There are 7 factors that should be in place to grade a corporate culture. 1) Salary-- you should be paid market value for your job.  2) There should be a work-life balance. 3) The job should be challenging and enjoyable. 4) There should be career progression and promotions from within. 5) They should offer good benefits with low deductibles and...

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Our Core Values are what defines us:

Alfred Mariani, January 12 2023

Consumers are often confused about which merchants to deal with when making purchasing decisions. They have every right to be suspicious especially at a time when there are far too many dishonest service providers. We are a resume writing and career coaching business since 1991. We are family owned and operated and we are defined by our faith...

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10 Steps to Top Career Growth:

Alfred Mariani, January 11 2023

1) Work with a leadership coach ( it's what we do). 2) Expand your knowledge base. If you don't know something, learn it. 3) Improve your technical savvy. 4) Never ever ever speak negative of your employer, supervisor or peers.  5) Consistently  help others with their tasks, projects and goals. 6) Share credit for successful initiatives. 7)...

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The power of a career mentor...

Alfred Mariani, January 10 2023

Far too many people believe that they do not need a mentor. In some cases that may be true. But most professionals, managers and executives need to put their egos aside. A highly qualified mentor can improve your career growth by 300%. That is an indisputable fact. Why go through your career denying yourself the many benefits of a knowledgeable...

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Should you write your own resume?

Alfred Mariani, January 9 2023

Not if you want a lot of interviews. A highly skilled resume writer( should be a MBA, former corporate exec and widely published) understands that a resume needs to accomplish several objectives. It has to WOW the reader by demonstrating the value you can bring to an organization. It has to convey that you are results driven and can contribute to...

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What are employers looking for when hiring?

Alfred Mariani, January 6 2023

They of course will look at education, experience, accomplishments and other key factors. However, there has been a major shift in the past few years to the character and values of job candidates. Given this fact, we prepare resumes and cover letters that bring out the personal attributes of our clients along with their other marketable...

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What's Behind Every Resume...

Alfred Mariani, January 3 2023

Behind every resume is a real person with dreams, ambitions, fears, concerns, and a  family to provide for. At Resumes Etc, we never forget this fact. Our goal is to learn everything about each and every client so that we can customize our services to meet their needs. We take the time to listen and allow each client to communicate what they...

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