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Why are some people very successful at getting job interviews and offers?

Andrea Tholen, April 20 2022

In today's competitive job market, a resume has to address several key issues. First, it has to be keyworded to get past ATS tracking systems. Second, it has to be dynamic and an impressive selling piece, not a job description. Third, It has to answer 2 questions that a hiring manager will ask. Why would I want to meet you? What value can you br...

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Struggling to find a great job?

Andrea Tholen, April 19 2022

The truth is... some are, and others are not. The difference lies in those who work with professional resume writers vs. those who attempt it on their own, or ask a friend to do it. A highly skilled resume writer( and not all are as skilled as us) knows how to make your resume stand out and employs the use of keywords to get past ATS tracking sys...

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Are you considering relocating?

Andrea Tholen, April 18 2022

A record number of our clients are leaving the northeast for the Carolinas, Georgia and Florida. We have a relocation team that helps our clients secure employment before or soon after their move. We create keyword resumes, we search out positions in the area they are moving to, we get your resume to recruiters in the area you are targeting and muc...

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INFLATION! How much more money do you need to survive...

Andrea Tholen, April 4 2022

The annual inflation rate will cost every household $5200 a year. However, that is net. You will have to gross approximately $8000 a year to net $5200. Over a 4 year period that's $32,000. It is highly unlikely that your employer will provide you with this much in annual pay increases. Therefore, the only way to come up with an extra $32,000 is t...

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The Top 10 Job Interview Killers!

Andrea Tholen, March 30 2022

1) You think that you're a great interview and that you don't need any coaching. 2) You can't provide details and "how to" explanations regarding accomplishments listed on your resume. 3) You have a weak resume which often results in a weak interview. 4) You talk way too much or you don't talk enough. Ideally, a one minute response to a question is...

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Turning job interviews into job offers.

Andrea Tholen, March 28 2022

So many of our clients believe that they can interview exceptionally well, only to discover that this isn't really the case. The key to a great interview is preparation for the unanticipated. No matter how many books you read on interviewing skills, no one can definitively predict the questions that you will be asked. So how can you be ready for...

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Does a perfect resume actually exist?

Christopher Mariani, March 24 2022

The Short Answer... Yes... It can exist, if you allow it, but unfortunately, there are very few resume writers that can create the perfect resume. But, at Resumes Etc., we are highly skilled in this process. A perfect resume has to tell your personal story. It has to provide a big picture approach to who you are. A perfect resume is like a perfec...

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Do You Want More Money?... How to negotiate for a high salary with a prospective employer:

Alfred Mariani, March 22 2022

I have read so many articles on salary negotiation strategies, and they all miss the mark. When we work with our clients, the first thing we do is create a resume with VALUE and VALUE, TALENT and TALENT written all over it. This encourages a prospective employer to understand what you can bring to their organization. Then we coach our clients thr...

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How to get an inflation-fighting pay raise from your employer:

Alfred Mariani, March 14 2022

Employers are dealing with inflation as it relates to doing business. Therefore, they're under the same pressure as their employees to hold down costs. However, at Resumes Etc., we coach our clients through strategies to obtain a pay increase, and it's not as simple as using inflation as the reason. If you want to increase your chances of getting...

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How to survive the inflation crisis:

Christopher Mariani, March 8 2022

Inflation is running at a rate of 10% and may climb higher. It is highly unlikely that employers will match salary increases with inflation rates. This means that your disposable income will drop year over year. The only remedy is searching for positions where you can obtain a higher salary. At Resumes Etc, this is what we do best. We position yo...

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