How Important is a Professionally Written Resume?

Your resume may the first impression that an employer will get from you.  We know that a first impression is developed within the first few seconds of meeting someone, so it's very important to look good on paper if you're going to get to that first interview. By having your resume professionally written it shows an employer that you're willing to invest in yourself, and that you understand how important details are.

A professional resume writer is a wordsmith that can put the correct spin on your knowledge, skills, and abilities for a potential employer will form a very positive first impression. For example, a resent survey by the Society of Human Resources stated that 76% of executives polled eliminate a candidate from consideration who has one or two typographical errors.

When your golf swing isn't working you hire a Pro. When your product isn't working you hire an Engineer. What do you do when your resume isn't getting results? You need a professional resume writer. Someone who understands the in's and out's of the human resource mind. What are employers looking for in a resume? What would they like to see on your resume or what will distract them from your experience? What should you avoid adding to your resume?  Professional resume writers can answer these questions, and construct a resume for you that will get the attention of HR departments and hiring managers. The following article found at the following link "The Importance of a Professionally Written Resume" will provide more detail.

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Can a job coach or career coach help me find a job?

Can a job coach really help you find a job? Think about all the people who have used coaches to ensure they reach their highest potential: athletes, business leaders, sales reps, and others. Like any of their counterparts, job coaches help identify an individual's goals, skills, and abilities to maximize their potential. They help develop resumes, presentations and provide essential feed back through practice interviews.

"A career or job coach is someone who specializes in helping people to find and achieve their career dreams. Since many people are unhappy with their jobs, the field is one which is constantly growing. People typically hire career coaches to help them re-enter the workforce, succeed in a position, or find a job which fits perfectly with their personality and life goals. Career coaches are trained by organizations which focus on life coaching and self improvement."

Click on this Link to read more about job/career coaches.

Good luck in your job hunt!

The Thank You Note

Writing a thank you letter after a job interview is a must! In fact, some employers think less of those interviewees who fail to follow-up promptly.

I have had several job candidates who have reported back that the thank you note pushed them over the top and they got the job over other candidates with similar or even better qualifications. A thank you note should consist of a sincere thank you, expressing thanks for the time they took to interview you. If they took you on a tour of the business express thanks for that and how impressed you were with their operation.

You will want to reinforce why you would be the best choice for the position. For example if they are looking for someone with computer experience, customer service skills, and the ability to work with little supervision, then you would state how you fill those needs best.

Keep it short; managers today are time challenged and want to get to the point without reading a long explanation of why you are the best. Follow this link to read more about Thank You Notes.

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Tracking Your Job Search Activity Is Important

If you are looking for a job it is important to measure your activity. But what type of activity should you measure?  Below are some good activities to track;

GOALS

1.     Begin by identifying a specific career or job you want.

2.     Identify associates, friends, family, and colleagues who may know something about that specific job and make a list with each of their contact information.

3.     Ask yourself the following questions;

a)     Who do I know who knows something about the career I have chosen?

b)     Who do I know that has influence?

c)     Who do I know who knows a lot of people?

4.     Practice the 10 – 2 – 2 process.

a)     Make 10 contacts per day. (A contact is anyone you make contact with, in person, over the phone, or internet contact).

b)     Get 2 referrals each day from the contacts you make, (10 Contacts = 20 Referrals per day).

c)     Set up 2 Face-to-Face appointments per day, (Face-to-Face is when you set up an informational interview, a visit with a hiring manager, or an activity where you have an appointment related to your job search).

5.     Keep good records;

a)     Follow up is very important in the networking process. There have been many jobs given to someone else because one candidate failed to keep accurate records and properly follow up on every lead.

Success Through Vocational Rehabilitation

Hello everyone;

I haven't posted anything for a long time and thought I would get back to work on this thing. I have started working as a contracting agent with people going through Vocational Rehabilitation, I have had the chance to work with some very exceptional people. We have had some good success stories and achieved a level of success for our clients that they may never would have been able to accomplish on their own.

For example I have a client that struggles with some very debilitating problems but is able to work for several hours a day each day. This client requires a job coach to be with him. He is excited to be working and earning some money on his own. The employer (Wendy's) deserves a great deal of credit as well because they are willing to take on the challenge of have a special needs individual working for them. Their philosophy is "You do the right thing because it's the right thing, not because you are going to make a dollar". The personal benefits to my client are worth more than anyone can put a price on.

This is just one of my clients, I have several more with similar stories. Let's be more like Wendy's and "Do the right thing because it's the right thing." Hope you enjoyed this story,

 Have a great day

 Kevin

Just wanted to pass along some good information.

Have you ever wondered if a Human Resource Manager or Hiring Manager opened your email? Follow this link "Who Opened My Email" to read an article about was to track who has read your email. By following who is reading your email you will be able to modify your job search plan to be more effective. Good Luck

Here are thirteen things you can do to help you get that dream job.

Have you ever wondered why an employer hired you over another candidate? You may have thought it was because you didn't dress the part or you stumbled over a word or two. You may have thought the interviewer found you boring or what you said didn't add up to what was on resume. The article

13 Reasons You’ll Never Get A Job (Or, 13 Ways You Could)

makes some very good points. Maybe there is something in here that can help you. Good Job Hunting.