Happy Halloween! I just love this time of year. Where I live in New England, the foliage is stunning and the air has a crisp feel to it that is energizing to me. But this year, while I'm still enjoying the season, like many of you I've been preoccupied with the economy and what the downturn might mean for all of us.
In his book, "The Executive Rules! A Complete Guide
to Landing an Executive Job" Thad Greer, executive recruiter and managing
partner of a nationwide search firm, states "If you are legitimately looking
to land a job making $50,000+ per year, DO NOT WRITE YOUR OWN RESUME! I cannot
stress this enough. A comprehensive, keyword-rich, professionally written resume
is mandatory if you want to compete in today's market."
This is sage advice from a professional who knows just how competitive the job
market it is and how essential it is that job seekers make the absolute most of
their one chance to make a great first impression.
Many of you are rightly concerned about the current economic situation and how
it will impact your job security. Already we are hearing reports of large
increases in unemployment--translating into a much more competitive job market.
We are definitely seeing these concerns through the large increases in the
number of people contacting us for information about our professional resume
writing services.
If you have thought about having your resume professionally written but have put
it off, I'd like to remind you that there is no better time than the present.
Whether you are looking for a job now or just want to be prepared "just in
case," please don't underestimate how important your resume is in not only
getting you the interview but in winning you the job you want and the
salary you deserve. In the job market, second place is last place. There's no
welcoming handshake for the runners-up. "Almost made it" won't put money in your
pocket or secure your future.
You don't hesitate to hire professionals to help you with other aspects of your
life. Why should it be any different with your resume--a document that literally
has the power to make or break your job search.
Having your resume professionally written is an
investment--an investment in yourself and your career--but it is an investment
that WILL pay huge returns no matter how you analyze it. Just a few of those
returns include:
*** Generating more phone calls and winning more interviews, getting you in
front of those with the power to hire you.
*** Helping you land your dream job sooner, shortening your job search and
saving you both time and money (remember, every day you are unemployed or
underemployed actually COSTS you money, so if your resume gets you back to work
even just a few days sooner it will have more than paid for itself).
*** Elevating your earnings potential and positioning you for rapid progression
or a challenging career change.
*** Making you stand out from the crowd by maximizing your strengths and
promoting your unique value proposition and branding.
*** Raising your confidence in the job market because you know your resume gives
you incredible competitive advantage.
The bottom line: in today's competitive job market, a professionally written
resume isn't a luxury, it's a necessity and an essential "leg up" on your
competition that you can't afford NOT to take advantage of.
When you are ready to take this next step, I would be honored if you would consider our services and happy to answer any questions you might have. To get more info on our services is easy, just click this link for a free quote and proposal or give us a call at 800-644-9694
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