Whenever you are considering a move to another employer, you want to ensure that it's the right move. The last thing you need is a toxic work environment. So here are the key factors that you need to research in order to evaluate a corporate culture. These factors include: employee turnover rate, average tenure of employees, percentage of...
Read MoreThe 3rd quarter economic report is in, and the economy grew at a healthy 2.6%. This means that many recession fears have not materialized. Given this growth, companies are still in a hiring mode. Economists believe that the main catalyst for growth are employers coming out of the pandemic and pursuing growth initiatives. This is a good time to...
Read MoreBehind every resume is a real person. Someone with needs, concerns, fears, aspirations and dreams. At Resumes Etc. we get it. We strive to understand our customers on a personal level. It's not just about creating a resume. It's coaching and counseling so that the final product that we produce is aligned with the goals of our
Read MoreWe realize that people are going through tough times. In our 30 years of business we have gone through 3 recessions, 9/11, the 2008 crash and the pandemic. It's times like these when we strive to give our clients what they need and work within their budgets. If you're looking for a resume writing and career coaching business with strong ethical...
Read MoreThe last thing anyone should do is assume that their job is safe. Wishful thinking often results in being walked out the door, much to your shock and surprise. The best strategy is to be proactive vs reactive and move from recession sensitive occupations and industries, to those that are recession proof. At Resumes Etc, this is the strategy we...
Read MoreIn difficult economic times, occupations and industries can become antiquated making it hard to find another position. Our job is to reinvent you and ensure the transferability of your skills to roles that are in greater demand, or roles that inspire your passions. Give us a call sp we can help you reinvent
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Read MoreI have been in this field for 30 years and I am still amazed at the number of weak resumes I see. Over 90% of our clients create resumes that look like a job description vs a marketing piece. This doesn't surprise me since job seekers don't specialize in resume writing. A resume has to be a marketing piece where ordinary language is converted...
Read More1) 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...
Read MoreAnnual inflation is now running at a rate of approximately 9%. Average annual pay increases are approximately 5%. However, after taxes the net on pay increases is approximately 3.5%. Therefore, disposable income drops by 5.5% a year. Consider this impact over 5 years where disposable income drops by 27.5%. This is devastating to any household incom...
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