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...
Read More1) Get your resume written by a true professional with impressive credentials. 2) Align your resume with an occupation and industry that is experiencing growth vs decline. 3) Make sure the resume is keyworded to get past ATS tracking systems. 4) Have a powerful cover letter and LinkedIn profile. 5) Use language on your resume that indicates that yo...
Read MoreI 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....
Read More1) 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)...
Read MoreIn my 30 years in this field, I have met so many wonderful customers who don't believe in themselves. They work in negative cultures, or for horrible supervisors who constantly criticize them. After a while, they start having self-doubt. I have always believed that there is a very special talent in each of us. Unfortunately, many never discover it,...
Read MoreYou 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...
Read MoreI 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...
Read MoreThe 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...
Read MoreIn 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...
Read MoreIt 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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