Sunday, June 21, 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Invest in Your Future
Having walked in the shoes of so many of you who have been laid off, I understand not wanting to spend one red cent more than you must when the future is unsure. However, the only way to move forward is to have career marketing documents (resume, cover letter, thank you letters, reference dossier, etc.) that position you as the candidate of choice.
If you are unable to develop a resume that will capture the attention of hiring agents with compelling information regarding your value, core competencies, and quantifiable accomplishments, then hire a professional resume writer to assist you. The positive impact made by having a strong resume and other career marketing documents is gaining more interviews. The more interviews you secure, the more quality job offers you will receive.
Again, I understand the hesitation you may have in investing in resume development services, however, should a professionally written resume reduce your job search time just 4 weeks, this could save you $3,000 in lost salary if you make just $40,000 per year - much more than what resume writing services will cost you.
It's very important that you think of your resume as an investment in marketing you to employers. The candidate who markets himself better, will be the candidate who gets interviewed. I know you want to be the candidate who gets interviewed. Please think about investing in your future.
If you are unable to develop a resume that will capture the attention of hiring agents with compelling information regarding your value, core competencies, and quantifiable accomplishments, then hire a professional resume writer to assist you. The positive impact made by having a strong resume and other career marketing documents is gaining more interviews. The more interviews you secure, the more quality job offers you will receive.
Again, I understand the hesitation you may have in investing in resume development services, however, should a professionally written resume reduce your job search time just 4 weeks, this could save you $3,000 in lost salary if you make just $40,000 per year - much more than what resume writing services will cost you.
It's very important that you think of your resume as an investment in marketing you to employers. The candidate who markets himself better, will be the candidate who gets interviewed. I know you want to be the candidate who gets interviewed. Please think about investing in your future.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Current Careers Environment Update
In the past 4 weeks I've noticed a shift in the job market. Recruiters have more job orders, our phone is ringing more with clients who are hearing of opportunities, people are willing to invest in their futures once again because the economy is picking up a bit, and there is a feeling of confidence in the air.
While unemployment is exceptionally high, positive change is coming and you should be ready if you are one of those people who are unemployed or ready for a career change. The best way for you to prepare is by having an accomplishment-based resume ready for distribution. Since most people create task-based resumes that speak nothing of their career accomplishments, it is imperative that you develop a resume that speaks to your accomplishments.
The only way for a hiring agent to predict future performance is by evaluating past performance.
Need assistance with developing an accomplishment-based resume? Visit http://www.ChapmanServices.com for more information.
While unemployment is exceptionally high, positive change is coming and you should be ready if you are one of those people who are unemployed or ready for a career change. The best way for you to prepare is by having an accomplishment-based resume ready for distribution. Since most people create task-based resumes that speak nothing of their career accomplishments, it is imperative that you develop a resume that speaks to your accomplishments.
The only way for a hiring agent to predict future performance is by evaluating past performance.
Need assistance with developing an accomplishment-based resume? Visit http://www.ChapmanServices.com for more information.
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Job Search Technique: Recruiter Distribution
What I've learned over the years is that most people don't understand how to conduct an effective job search. Today I'd like to inform you about how to get resumes in front of recruiters.
Chapman Services Group, LLC uses a Dunn & Bradstreet database of approximately 15,000recruiters. We narrow the number of recruiters who will be sent your resume by industry and job category. Once your resume and cover letter are emailed to the various recruiters, we then provide you with a comprehensive report with names and contact information for every recruiter who was emailed your documents. Having all of this information allows you to follow-up with these recruiters as you see fit.
While there are resume distribution services that are less expensive, most do not send resume to focused recruiters and do not provide you with a report of recruiters.
No matter if you use our service or another, recruiters are a great way to get some interest in you and your skills.
Chapman Services Group, LLC uses a Dunn & Bradstreet database of approximately 15,000recruiters. We narrow the number of recruiters who will be sent your resume by industry and job category. Once your resume and cover letter are emailed to the various recruiters, we then provide you with a comprehensive report with names and contact information for every recruiter who was emailed your documents. Having all of this information allows you to follow-up with these recruiters as you see fit.
While there are resume distribution services that are less expensive, most do not send resume to focused recruiters and do not provide you with a report of recruiters.
No matter if you use our service or another, recruiters are a great way to get some interest in you and your skills.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Create Focused Resumes
When applying to specific job announcements, be sure to clearly identify yourself as the most qualified candidate. The qualifications used in the job announcement should be added to your resume as a way to set yourself apart from the competition. Only use those qualifications you actually have. You never want to lie on your resume.
When you take the time to modify your resume for job announcements, you will have a focused resume that will capture the attention of hiring agents. Since most people don't take the time to modify their resume for specific job announcements, this will set you apart from your competition.
In this competitive environment, setting yourself apart from the competition is exactly what you need to do to gain interviews and job offers!
When you take the time to modify your resume for job announcements, you will have a focused resume that will capture the attention of hiring agents. Since most people don't take the time to modify their resume for specific job announcements, this will set you apart from your competition.
In this competitive environment, setting yourself apart from the competition is exactly what you need to do to gain interviews and job offers!
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Good Morning America Detroit Jobs Expo
I started out for Detroit yesterday at 11:28 a.m. EST (not 11:29). I drove approximately 3.5 hours and arrived in downtown Detroit a day early just so I would be able to make it to the Good Morning America Detroit Jobs Expo at Cobo Hall (http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/JobClub/) no later than 5:30 a.m. today!
While part of me was excited to be out of the office for 1.5 days, another part of me was dreading the drive, staying in a hotel, and waking up in a strange city at 4:00 a.m. Did I mention I am not a middle of the night kind of person?! :-)
Luckily, I met up with some other professional resume writers from Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio (they came from all over to help displaced workers) and shared a wonderful dinner with them. In addition, we spoke about resume strategies, career coaching techniques, and job search strategies. By early evening I was really starting to perk up and enjoy being away from the business, the husband, and the children (working mothers are smiling at this comment).
Once we returned to the hotel, it was time to go to sleep - 4:00 a.m. comes pretty darn early for this resume writer! So, off to my room I went.
The resume writers staying at the same hotel carpooled the entire 4 blocks to Cobo Hall at 5:45 a.m. to critique resume for free for those in need. While the early wakeup call was almost more than I could stand, waiting to locate coffee was even worse! However, this all turned around for me when at 6:05 the first person sat in front of me to have his resume critiqued. Since the line for free resume critiques was not yet long, I took a long time speaking with this man. I heard his story regarding job loss and the impact it's had on him, his wife, and their 2 children. It was then that I realized that any little bit of hope, inspiration, or professional careers and resume writing advice I offered him was more hope, inspiration, or professional careers and resume writing advice he had when he arrived at Cobol Hall at 4:00 a.m. to stand in line for an event that didn't even begin until 6:00!
My time at the Good Morning America Detroit Jobs Expo was well worth every minute. A day helping those in need is always a great day!
While part of me was excited to be out of the office for 1.5 days, another part of me was dreading the drive, staying in a hotel, and waking up in a strange city at 4:00 a.m. Did I mention I am not a middle of the night kind of person?! :-)
Luckily, I met up with some other professional resume writers from Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio (they came from all over to help displaced workers) and shared a wonderful dinner with them. In addition, we spoke about resume strategies, career coaching techniques, and job search strategies. By early evening I was really starting to perk up and enjoy being away from the business, the husband, and the children (working mothers are smiling at this comment).
Once we returned to the hotel, it was time to go to sleep - 4:00 a.m. comes pretty darn early for this resume writer! So, off to my room I went.
The resume writers staying at the same hotel carpooled the entire 4 blocks to Cobo Hall at 5:45 a.m. to critique resume for free for those in need. While the early wakeup call was almost more than I could stand, waiting to locate coffee was even worse! However, this all turned around for me when at 6:05 the first person sat in front of me to have his resume critiqued. Since the line for free resume critiques was not yet long, I took a long time speaking with this man. I heard his story regarding job loss and the impact it's had on him, his wife, and their 2 children. It was then that I realized that any little bit of hope, inspiration, or professional careers and resume writing advice I offered him was more hope, inspiration, or professional careers and resume writing advice he had when he arrived at Cobol Hall at 4:00 a.m. to stand in line for an event that didn't even begin until 6:00!
My time at the Good Morning America Detroit Jobs Expo was well worth every minute. A day helping those in need is always a great day!
Thursday, May 14, 2009
What Make YOU Special?
When developing a resume it is very important to determine what it is that makes YOU special. This element is going to differentiate you from your competitors. You have to remember that your resume is marketing document that markets you to potential employers. If your resume is almost exactly like your competitors' resumes, you will only be blending in with them when you want to set yourself apart.
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