THE BEST RESUME SERVICES WILL "SELL" YOUR VALUE TO EMPLOYERS IN 2011

The best resume services will know how to SELL your value to employers in 2011. Your value will shine through in every line of the resume -- from A to Z. Although most resume writers do write in good English, very few also know how to SELL you on paper. That is a sad fact! (Inexperienced writers use flowery language and usually tend to exaggerate. They also use 30-50 black bullets to make the resume look "pretty" but these dingbats do absolutely nothing for you.) Sadly, 95% of job seekers DON'T sell themselves in a resume or cover letter and need help. But the awful reality is that inexperienced resume writers DON'T know how to write in the business language of employers. They also don't know how to present your achievements in order to market or sell you -- even if they charge a lot ($695) or a little ($75)! For example, if a writer starts a SENIOR executive resume with: "Dedicated, self-motivated, self-starter ....." he or she is obviously an amateur and you will be wasting your time and money! Checking out and choosing a good resume writing service in 2011 is crucial. A good resume writer will sell or market your value and help you beat the competition for jobs. So, check out your resume service and ask WHO will be writing your resume. In my own resume service, I do all of the writing myself. Because I wrote a best-selling book, Winning Resumes (Penguin), I feel I don't need a fancy resume Certificate as well to prove that I can write a resume. I have hundreds of testimonials from satisfied and successful clients. [ http://www.winning-resumes.com/testimonials.htm ] Not every writer has the skill or expertise required to create a winning resume or marketing tool for 2011. Second-class writers DON'T know how to "sell" or market you on paper. Inexperienced writers use resume templates or readymade Resume Wizards. Others send your work overseas. It is called "outsourcing". You need to be very careful to avoid the cheap resume writing "factories". Your resume will look the same as hundreds of others! (One reason for this is that they copy readymade job descriptions from the Dictionary of Occupational Titles.) Also, the larger resume firms tend to farm out the writing to inexperienced homemakers. Recently, I was asked to redo a few resumes that had not been prepared by the expert writer in charge of this highly respected firm but by "Betty", "Jim" and "Sally" – his/her inexperienced assistants. Big resume firms farm out (outsource) resume writing to part-time writers who lack the experience to create a truly effective, high-quality resume. They'll write yours in the flowery language of literature instead of using the employer's own words. When you read the words "stellar accomplishments" or other exaggerations you'll understand what I am saying. WHO will be writing your resume? In some resume services they claim to have a "team of expert resume writers" with "30 years experience" waiting to assist you. Teams DON'T write resumes. How will you check out the expertise of the one who will be doing your resume? You can't!!! Many resume services are only "paper mills" or resume factories who churn out the same weak resumes year after year. They prepare very basic resumes, not focused or tailored ones for today's employers. This won't help you at all. In fact, you will lose job opportunities or get hired for a lower-paying position than you deserve! Checking out a resume writing service is NOT easy. Do they have lots of testimonials to show? A good resume service CAN'T prepare a winning resume only from a completed Questionnaire or Form. They also need to INTERACT by phone and email with each client to obtain additional, valuable information. Typing services also offer to help you and so does every corner print shop. But neither has the required resume-writing know-how or self-marketing expertise. And those resume outfits who advertise "from $9" will definitely charge you a further $100 to $200. Their inferior resume products will cost you dearly in lost job and career opportunities. Resume writers DON'T all have the same experience or degree of expertise. Many are unskilled amateurs. Only 1 in 20 really know what he/she is doing! What to look for in a resume service: 1. Do they offer a FREE evaluation of your existing resume or of your needs? Will it be a detailed review or will you receive the same "boilerplate" response they send to every client? (SOME USE A BOILERPLATE TEMPLATE OR FORM AND ONLY CHANGE A FEW LINES. One $695 resume outfit on the West Coast does this.) 2. Do they have HUNDREDS of testimonials from satisfied clients? Only a few letters can easily be faked! [ http://www.winning-resumes.com/testimonials.htm ] 3. Do they quote you scare statistics that "only one in 245 resumes results in a job interview," or "only one in 1,470 resumes results in a job offer". These figures are 45 years old and no longer true. A skilled resume writer can help you beat 400 other applicants! 4. WHO will be assisting you with your resume? Will it be the same person who sells you on using their service? 5. Does the resume writer guarantee you anything? Be very careful. 6. Do they promise to deliver your work in only a few hours? If so, they may be a resume factory. 7. Do they quote you a price or fee less than $95? Experienced resume writers cannot charge such a small amount for hours of skilled professional work. On the other hand, $695 may be excessive, except for C-level senior executives. In short, skilled resume writers are craftspersons who help you MARKET your skills and strengths in the best way. But most resume services are simply paper mills or factories. Avoid them like the plague! The rates of a highly skilled professional like Matthew Greene may vary from $75 for a one-page revamp to $250+ for senior executives. The price will depend on the work to be done. But this could help you find a job in a fraction of the time. That, in turn, will earn and/or save you hundreds and thousands of $ $ $. In fact, hiring a skilled writer in 2011 may help you to rescue your entire career! [To choose a reliable resume service in 2011, how to write focused and tailored resumes to beat this recession, and today's best executive F-O-R-M-A-T-S. Please visit: http://www.sample-resumes-tips.com/ ]

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BASIC OR GENERAL RESUMES ARE DEAD IN THIS RECESSION

YES, you can beat this recession in 2011 as long as your resume is FOCUSED. A basic or general resume is dead! A winning resume is a focused resume. Such winning resumes will get you hired.

In 2011, basic or general (all-purpose) resumes will be useless or dead. Such resumes WON'T succeed. They CAN'T succeed. In fact, they will not survive more than 10-15 seconds before being screened out.

Tough recruiters DON'T want you to send them a resume-for-all-jobs. They will only read a resume that focuses on a particular position and tells them why you are suitable for it. They expect you to address their specific needs or requirements -- as stated in their job ads or postings. Nowadays, a vague and general resume without focus is a dead resume. Period.

An economic recession is a tough BUYER'S market where the employer or holds most of the cards. If you send them a basic or general or all-purpose resume instead of a focused resume to apply for a specific job, they'll trash it in seconds! That's why I refer to an unfocused resume as a dead resume. It will do nothing for you. Don't waste a single postage stamp to mail it.

In this recession, any related skills and experience that they want to hire, needs to be presented upfront -- in the first 10-15 lines -- or your resume and your entire application will be toast. This is what experienced resume writers can help you to avoid. They know how to strengthen a basic resume and turn it into a resume that works -- a winning resume.

Only a good professional writer knows how to target an employer's needs and create a better resume for you. He or she knows when a resume is likely to succeed -- and when it will DEFINITELY be screened out. Expert resume writers know a lot about potential "red flag" items.. It's their job to deal with any and all resume blemishes that can ruin your chances of finding a job in this recession.

Like most people, you have probably tried to use SAMPLE RESUMES to save money. But how much can you learn or copy or adapt from someone else's resume? Very little! Your information and work history are NEVER the same and you CAN'T tell what was left out, downplayed, and so on. In a sample resume, you are looking at someone else's finished product. Many things have been improved or "fixed" by a professional writer. You CAN'T tell or even guess what was done to it. Will a sample resume show you how to focus your own resume? That's very unlikely.

And as for downloading and copying dozens of resume tips from resume websites, I need to ask you a simple question. Will all Thanksgiving turkeys be as juicy and succulent as they ought to be? No, many or most of them will be dry and tasteless! Will all the baking tips in the world help you bake a successful cake for Christmas? No, most homemade cakes will usually flop. My own mother never got it right! Well, writing a resume is all about the best way to put down your own "ingredients" on paper. This is more difficult to do than roasting any turkey or baking any cake! Do-it-yourself resume writing manuals are like recipe books. Very few job seekers will ever produce a professional resume. Why? Because they lack the experience of writing or improving or "fixing" hundreds and hundreds of resumes.

TAILOR OR TARGET YOUR RESUME FOR BEST RESULTS IN 2011.

To get hired, a focused resume is a MUST in today's tough job market. In this Recession or Depression, employers are very, very picky because there are many, many other resumes to choose from. They can afford to screen out your dead resume in five seconds.

Even better is a TARGETED resume that addresses an employer's specific needs or requirements. Here you present your specific value as a candidate who will be a good "fit" for the advertised position. Can you do this? It is not easy.

A "SMART" resume in a Recession, is one that targets the recruiter's requirements as stated in job advertisements. Vague, basic and "general" resumes are "dumb" and don't work. To land job interviews, resumes need to be focused and targeted. In short, they need to be "smart"! DUMB resumes will NOT succeed. Basic resumes are extremely "dumb". They don't sell you. That's why they are useless or "dead" resumes!

Sadly, many job seekers like yourself may still be writing a basic or general or all-purpose resume -- one with a vague job objective that asks the employer to "utilize" ... whatever. Nowadays, that employer is looking for someone with specific "I.T. skills" or "negotiating skills" or "strategic planning skills" or "customer interfacing skills". Employers are specific in their requirements so you CAN'T be vague. If you're vague and send them a "dead" resume, you will NOT even be invited to an interview! That's how it is in this brutal Recession.

The more focused you and your resume can be, the more successful your job search will be -- even in this Recession. THE BASIC OR GENERAL RESUME IS TRULY DEAD!

The hardest job to find –not the easiest– is what anxious job seekers refer to as "any job."
Focusing or targeting or tailoring your resume is NOT easy and you WILL need to consult with a professional resume writer. He or she will have the expertise to present your VALUE in the best way to a new employer. ( http://www.sample-resumes-tips.com/focus.htm )

To beat the competition for jobs and succeed in today's Recession, your resume has to be carefully designed, written, and presented. Very few people can do this!

Your best bet is to hire a skilled professional resume writer. It will be money well spent because he or she knows what can cause your application to fail. First-class writers truly want you to succeed in this Recession. They need your testimonial and referrals.

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A SUCCESSFUL RESUME IN HARD TIMES MUST BE FOCUSED AND "SELL" YOU.

To be successful in hard times or in a recession, your resume should best be done professionally because you are competing against hundreds of applicants for fewer jobs. It also needs to be focused and even tailored. Writing a resume that gets you interviews, is always more challenging in hard times.

Creating a successful resume in hard times or in a recession will take much longer than ten minutes or even 60 minutes. It takes me hours to write a focused resume and I am an experienced professional writer.

Anyone can write a "basic" resume but will it also impress a recruiter or employer in hard times or a recession? Probably not!

To sell yourself on paper is NOT easy and very few people know how to write a focused resume. In a recession it is much harder to do it.

Writing a successful resume at any time is always a nightmare because there are so many decisions to be made. What is the right format? What is the right length? What should be included? What needs to be omitted? These decisions will make your new resume either strong or weak.

Hiring a first class professional writer can be a very smart move. He or she can help you in many ways:

A skilled resume writer can be more OBJECTIVE about your credentials than you could possibly be. He or she can also help you judge how strong (or how poorly) you are coming across to picky employers in a recession which is a buyer's market. In short, a good professional writer knows how to reverse your job search telescope!

Resume writing professionals have to deal with all kinds of resume-writing challenges on a daily basis. They are hired to find solutions that work. They know how to make a resume strong and focused in order to impress recruiters in a recession.

A skilled resume writer will help you decide how to focus your resume, the best layout to use, the most suitable length and, above all, what to emphasize and what to omit. These are crucial decisions.

"Cleaning up" your resume is an important aspect of preparing it. (You can't learn that from merely looking at "perfect" samples.) Throughout the process, the professional writer will require your input and collaboration. More specifically, the professional should be helping you write your own resume.

Unfortunately, this is NOT how many resume writing services operate. Some only require you to complete a form on-line. These are the resume factories or paper mills. Avoid them like the plague.
But well-meaning people whom you know and trust (at work, on campus or at home) will also be offering to help you with your resume.

Sadly, this army of resume-writing amateurs WON'T be qualified to assist you either -- even if they happen to be your spouse, teachers, business executives, personnel officers, your secretary or a professional typist. Despite their own success, very few corporate vice presidents know much about the art of resume writing. And which of the above knows anything about writing an effective resume in a recession?

None of your friends or relatives is likely to have the expertise required to advise or assist you in preparing a resume that is strong and focused for this recession. That is crucial in hard times.

You also need to be on guard against any and all "advisors" who tell you that they have received, read and critiqued hundreds of resumes. Such folks are seldom able to design, construct and write them as well! Even if they do have a knowledge of resume writing, will they be able to help in your case using your "ingredients" and having to address your particular shortcomings? It's much harder to do this in a recession.

Most advisors will have NO TRACK RECORD or formal certification as resume writers and worst of all -- no army of successful clients to attest to the advice they give.

I am not denying that some people can help you prepare a nice-looking resume but, at best, it will be very "basic" and bland. It WON'T be the strong and focused marketing tool you need to compete in a tough job market because it will usually fail to present your best "selling points" in the most effective way. I have seen this hundreds of times. You can't afford such a resume in this recession.

And as for potential negatives, "red flags" or turnoffs, such advisors won't know how to "clean up" your resume in order to minimize or eliminate all of your resume "blemishes". The result? You'll be screened out in Round 1 and you will never understand the reason why and lose valuable time and job opportunities! This recession is going to be "long and deep" is the view of both Warren Buffet and George Soros.

In short, resume writing is a minefield of well-meaning amateurs and professional hacks and quacks. Some folks might be sincere in trying to help but lack the resume-writing skill and experience you need. At best, they'll give you an attractive-looking resume that won't "sell" you to any employer. It won't be strong and it won't be focused which is the kind of resume you need in this recession.

Good resume paper, attractive fonts and sharp laser printing will NOT create the strong marketing tool you need to beat the fierce competition. That, in turn, will cost you dearly in missed job opportunities and lost earnings. Frankly, this recession may hurt or harm your career.

Many amateurish self-written efforts have been posted on the Internet for weeks, months or years without getting even ONE response. How is yours doing? Is it successful?

Lost opportunities or lower salaries are a very high price to pay for relying too much on the resumes of others or asking unqualified advisors to assist you!

Always remember that a spouse is a spouse, a teacher is a teacher, an executive is an executive and a printer is a printer. None are resume writing or marketing experts. They can't judge if a resume is strong and/or focused properly for job hunting in this recession.

A skilled professional writer could benefit you 100 times more than the cost of any resume. A successful resume is worth many dollars in income to you!!!

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PRAYER HELPS IN FINDING WORK -- PLUS TARGETING SPECIFIC JOBS

Prayer will help you in finding a job or employment. It will give you the strength and the courage to continue your job search -- day after day, from 9am to 5pm. But how and where should you pray? Is praying the same as talking with sincerity to the Almighty? Does God answer prayers? Should you simply ask for help in your own words?

Naomi Levy, the best-selling author of TALKING TO GOD (Knopf), answers this practical question in the following manner:

"Q: What's the difference between talking to God and praying to God?

A: There are many people who feel intimidated by the word prayer. They assume that prayer is something formal that is done only in a house of worship. Often people will say, "I don't know how to pray" but anyone can talk to God. Talking to God is simple. We all have the ability to communicate with God from our souls in our own words."

HOW DOES PRAYER WORK? WHAT IS GOD'S ROLE? WHAT IS YOURS? Someone called Laura has written the best and most practical answer I have ever read and I strongly suggest you visit the hyperlink below: [ http://lpintop.tripod.com/laurasinspirationalpages/id3.html ]

All prayers are answered. Psalm 139:4 tells us, " God hears our prayer in the moment we utter it."

There's a lot of truth in the saying: "God helps those who help themselves". So, where can you help yourself by helping others -- by making a difference in the lives or companies or workplaces of other people? You'll need to explore, find, analyze, and identify or target specific opportunities to use your skills, experience, imagination and resourcefulness.

Many seekers know that "What Color Is Your Parachute? A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career- Changers" is the best-selling job-hunting and career-changing book in the world. It was written by Rev. Richard N. Bolles who observes that many careers and job counseling professionals, say they believe in a Supreme Being or God. Does that surprise you?Ask yourself the following question: Where did man's 8,431 skills and abilities come from? (The average job hunter has about 700 of those. How blessed we all are!)

Which employers will benefit by hiring you? Why? Try to apply to those companies or institutions where your skills and interests closely match their needs (as stated in their job ads). You'll need to focus your resume because a generic résumé -- a single-resume-that-must-fit-all-jobs, WON'T grab a hiring manager's attention. The most effective job applications are highly targeted to s SPECIFIC opportunity. That means detailing how your skills and experience can meet the potential employer's exact needs -- UP FRONT in a bulleted Summary.

In all humility, I view my own efforts to help people write targeted resumes and get hired, as having the same or similar value as "teaching them to fish".

9 EXCITING STORIES OF HOW JOB SEEKERS FOUND WORTHWHILE EMPLOYMENT (Also, please read my blog on Finding and Uncovering Unadvertised Jobs by scrolling down.)

I once struggled to find another HUMAN RESOURCES position. My late father, O.B.M. who was 75 pointed out that I could write well and suggested that I apply for a job as Editor of a Small Newspaper he had seen advertised. I would never have thought of it myself but within a week or so I started a new, rewarding and satisfying career. (I learned in this job that money is NOT everything. Being an editor and writing editorials, gave me many opportunities to further develop my writing and editorial skills which, in turn, prepared me for writing and publishing magazine articles, books and blogs later on.)

When I was promoting my book, Winning Resumes I was a guest on News-Talk Cable TV. I remember being asked to respond to the story of a successful Wall Street individual who gave up a six-figure income and, instead, pursued his passion which was teaching physical education. He had gone back to school to take a higher Phys.Ed degree. This career change gave him more job satisfaction than anything he had done previously! When I replied to Lisa Evers (Sliwa), the moderator by saying: "Money is NOT everything" the switchboard lit up with callers from many states, mostly agreeing and then telling their own stories of how they had turned down more money to pursue their dreams or whatever truly interested them. Most said they never regretted their decision. In this awful and painful recession, the difficulty of finding a job or work may encourage some of you to think of doing the same. But it WON'T be easy!

Another B.B.A. graduate from Boston College, had tried to work on Wall Street for two years but had given up in disgust. He then moved to the Hawaiian islands, bought a fishing vessel, renamed it the Katie & Meg, and went trawling for fish. Using his strong research and analytical skills, he went on to discover an entirely new fishing ground for night fishing of a much sought-after fish. He made money and was as happy as a pig in ... whatever makes pigs happy. He loved the outdoors lifestyle and never looked back.

A chemical engineer purchased a medium-sized coffee shop in a city and immediately did two things: First, he experimented with different recipes and methods for baking muffins efficiently until he found the right "formula" for producing mouth-watering ones in the shortest possible time. Second, he organized a 4-person assembly line for making the freshest, high quality sandwiches -- FAST during rush hours. The result? He could handle and satisfy a larger volume of breakfast and lunchtime customers in the city than even the most experienced Greek Diner food professionals! [He later received a huge cash offer for his re-engineered, revitalized and very profitable business.]

A mortgage banker in Lubbock, TX purchased a struggling bagel-making factory and turned it into a profitable outfit again.
A former manager of a car dealership in New Jersey bought a run-down pizza store, revamped and repainted it, handed out promotional flyers, treated customers well, and soon doubled its turnover.
A qualified electrical engineer in Queens, New York purchased a liquor store that was not doing as well as it should. He started catering to the special needs of the local Chassidic population and soon turned it into a goldmine.
And a qualified physician became the largest builder of swimming pools in the affluent suburbs of one city. The examples are endless.

When you are not happy with the way a store is being run or the way you were treated as a customer, don't just stand there and criticize. Could you do better as its Owner/Manager/Operator? What about franchise outlets that are not being run properly by their current owner/s?

WHEN I'VE BEEN DOWN ON MY LUCK (OR UNEMPLOYED), I HAVE TUNED IN TO A POWER SOURCE THAT IS AVAILABLE TO ME AND ALL JOB SEEKERS -- 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK.

DESPITE MY LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION, STUDYING UNDER WORLD-CLASS PROFESSORS AND A HIGH I.Q, I SOON REALIZED THAT IN THE REAL WORLD I CAN'T MAKE IT ENTIRELY ON MY OWN. AT SUCH TIMES, I'VE BEEN BLESSED WITH THE WISDOM AND COURAGE TO ASK FOR HELP FROM ABOVE. THIS STRATEGY HAS WORKED FOR ME AND I'VE SEEN MANY, MANY, MANY DEMONSTRATIONS THAT THE ALMIGHTY IS A WHOLE LOT SMARTER (AND WORKS MORE EFFECTIVELY) THAN ME.


HERE IS A TRUE STORY ABOUT HOW MY FIRST BOOK GOT PUBLISHED BY A MAJOR COMPANY -- PENGUIN USA. I TRIED TALKING TO GOD. SO THE $64,000 QUESTION IS: WHO MUST GET THE CREDIT FOR CLINCHING THAT DEAL?

WEARING MY GRAY, PINSTRIPED SUIT AND CARRYING A SAMSONITE BRIEFCASE, I DID NOT CALL A CAB BUT WALKED 30 BLOCKS IN NEW YORK CITY -- FROM MACY*S DEPARTMENT STORE ON 34TH STREET DOWN TO 4TH STREET IN THE WEST VILLAGE. WHY? I WAS FEELING VERY ANXIOUS THAT DAY AND ALSO PANICKY. MY FUNDS WERE RUNNING LOW BUT I HAD NOT HEARD FROM MY AGENT IN FIVE (5) LONG WEEKS. IT WAS ALREADY 23RD MARCH. WHAT WAS HAPPENING TO THE BOOK PROPOSAL I HAD SENT HIM ON 14TH FEBRUARY AND WHICH HAD TAKEN ME MONTHS TO PREPARE? WAS ANY COMPANY INTERESTED IN BUYING MY BOOK? AFTER 35 DAYS OF WAITING, I FELT SO HELPLESS. WHAT COULD I DO TO MAKE SOMETHING HAPPEN?

IT WAS 2PM IN THE AFTERNOON OF MARCH 23RD WHEN I BEGAN WALKING THOSE 30 BLOCKS IN MANHATTAN. I LOOKED UP AT THE SKIES AND STARTED TALKING TO THE CLOUDS ON HIGH. IN BETWEEN, I MUMBLED A FEW LINES FROM THE BOOK OF PSALMS. BUT MOSTLY, I PLEADED WITH ALL MY HEART FOR HELP IN GETTING MY FIRST BOOK PUBLISHED. I EXPLAINED WHY THIS HAD TO HAPPEN QUICKLY BECAUSE I MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO PAY MY RENT IN THE COMING MONTHS. I DESPERATELY NEEDED THE CASH ADVANCE THAT AUTHORS USUALLY GET. IT WAS A VERY LONG SHOT. THE CHANCES OF SELLING A NON-FICTION BOOK LIKE MINE WERE ABOUT ONE IN 5,000! BUT WHAT ELSE COULD I DO? I SIMPLY HAD TO TRY ASKING GOD FOR HELP! (INCIDENTALLY, PEOPLE IN THE STREET MUST HAVE WONDERED WHY I WAS TALKING TO MYSELF! NORMAL EXECUTIVES IN BUSINESS SUITS NEVER TALK TO THEMSELVES IN PUBLIC AND CERTAINLY NOT IN BROAD DAYLIGHT!)

WHEN I GOT BACK TO MY APARTMENT 4 HOURS LATER, MY ANSWERING MACHINE WAS FLASHING. THERE WERE TWO NEW MESSAGES AND BOTH WERE FROM MY AGENT, EDWARD K. HE SAID EXCITEDLY THAT HE HAD JUST RECEIVED TWO OFFERS FOR MY BOOK --FROM PENGUIN USA AND TIME-WARNER! TWO SEPARATE OFFERS TO BUY IN A SINGLE AFTERNOON!!!

TO THIS DAY, I HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN WHO REALLY CLINCHED THOSE DEALS FOR ME. (I WOULD LATER ALSO RECEIVE "TOP DOLLAR" AS A CASH ADVANCE!) Instead of only 4 short hours to get an answer after waiting anxiously for five (5) weeks that had seemed like an eternity, it could have taken many months longer and I could have been in a desperate financial situation. (Only about 4% of all authors ever get published by a major company. Writers receive hundreds of rejection slips and very few authors ever get a decent cash advance. The big bucks only get paid if your name is Stephen King, Tom Clancy or you have written another Harry Potter book.)

NOWADAYS, I READ PSALMS 23, 27, 30, 118, and 121. THEY HELP TO MAKE ME FEEL BETTER EQUIPPED TO FACE LIFE'S DAILY TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS. I STILL NEED TO EARN A LIVING!

With God's help, it could work for you, too. But always remember, you are expected to make a BIG effort and try to do everything to help yourself. Finally, when you have not succeeded by your own efforts and you're down on your knees -- when you need to ask for help "in truth" from another power source, then and only then will the help come from above. That has been my own experience. May that Force assist you, too.

Laura writes as follows: No matter what Name you know Him by, be aware of the Lord's presence in your life. Respect Him. Speak to Him daily via prayer, but show you are sincere by substantiating your words with deeds. Words without actions are meaningless, even words spoken in prayer. Remember, you and God together can make a difference!

Psalm 105:4: Seek the Lord and His strength;
seek His presence continually.

Psalm 145:18-20: The Lord is Near to All Who Call on Him

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FIRST IMPRESSIONS: DEALING WITH INTERVIEWER BIAS

What can you do about first impression interviewer bias?

Studies have shown a majority of interviewers do NOT have a scientific way of determining who would do best on a job. Instead, most simply use their own biases to determine whether they think the person is smart and would "fit in" with the rest of the people at the company.

Deciding on this basis is really no better than flipping a coin, and it tends to favor people who are good interviewers rather than good employees.

Nevertheless, this is the reality of most interviewing situations you'll run into. As a job seeker, a good way of dealing with this is twofold: presenting yourself well so you can do as well as possible with the interviewer's superficial biases, and at the same time presenting the interviewer with facts and substance that would back up the idea that you could be a good fit for the job.

The second point does not mean you should be disrespectful with the interviewer. Rather, you will often need to take some initiative to steer the conversation in a direction that would give you an opportunity to share facts that would bolster the case to hire you.


CREATING A GOOD FIRST IMPRESSION

There are several things you can do to create a good first impression:

1. Have a good looking, error-free resume. Even before the interviewer meets you in person, they're starting to form a judgement of you based on your resume: its content, writing style, whether there are any spelling or grammar errors, etc.

2. Look nice - wear a neatly-pressed business suit and a classy tie. Make sure your suit and shirt fit properly. The biggest giveaway that you're wearing a cheap suit is if it doesn't fit well. If you can afford it, accessorise your outfit with a nice tie if you're a man, or if you're a woman, a scarf or comparable accessory. You want to give the impression that you're doing well.

3. Control nervousness - it's natural to be nervous on an interview - just about everyone is. But you should take steps so the nervousness isn't apparent. Doing mock interviews with friends or family members is a good way to increase your confidence. The more you're exposed to interviewing, the less nervous you'll be about it.

4. Sharpen your wit - Interviewers often decide how smart someone is based on how witty they are. There is probably no real scientific formula for becoming more witty. However, people who are well-read tend to have quicker wits than those who aren't.

5. Be prepared - if you have researched the company and the industry ahead of time, and you have a good idea of how you can answer most of the standard job interview questions they might ask (such as "Where do you see yourself in 2 years?), you'll be much more confident and your preparedness will show.


HELPING THE INTERVIEWER GET TO KNOW YOUR ABILITIES

Many interviewers will try to classify you based on broad information such as the number of years of experience you have, where you went to college, which industries you worked in, etc.

The reality is this information may or may not be a good predictor of whether you can solve their business problems, which is the real reason why they are looking for a new employee.

As a job candidate, it is reasonable for you to want to know why the company is looking to hire someone and what business problems they hope to solve with the hire. The answer to those questions should help you relate to your own work experiences and hopefully give you an opportunity to talk about specific things you have done in the past that have given you expertise in the areas necessary to solve the company's problems.

If you offer the interviewer your perspective as someone who has expertise with the specific problems they want to resolve, and strive to provide them with helpful insights that they may not have considered before, you will stand out as a candidate.


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IN 2011, A WINNING RESUME WILL NOT BE SCREENED OUT IN ROUND 1

In 2011, a winning resume will survive Round 1 when job resumes are screened out in only 15 seconds. It will help you to compete strongly against the fierce competition for fewer jobs. And it will also help to get you hired. Hiring NEVER stops -- not even in this Recession.

At least one winning resume will be required and it will make a BIG difference to your chances because it is your best job search tool in this Recession. And two winning resumes will be even better to get you hired.

Is your resume smart enough to avoid being screened out in seconds and fight for you in 2011? How effective is your job search "equipment"? Nowadays, many "old" resumes have suddenly stopped getting interviews. Why?

Don't rush to blame the economy and this Recession if you're not getting any interviews. You may be using a very "basic" resume or it contains possible "red flag" items (turnoffs) that you're not aware of. Perhaps your resume is being screened out in Round 1. So, please don't give up on yourself. Be smart! You can make a big difference to your chances by revamping your resume and "fixing" or removing those negatives! Better still, get professional help to create a winning resume for you. It is crucial for a successful job search and will make a big difference. You CAN'T compete successfully in this Recession without one. Your resume may be screened out in only 15 seconds!

"The ultimate tragedy is giving up." (Patrick Donovan, Forbes Magazine)

Many job seekers complain about this Recession but the truth is that their own resumes are too weak or unfocused to make a difference. They can't compete successfully for jobs even in good times. Although you can't change today's economy, you can do a lot to improve your resume and make a difference to your chances in this job market. I have already helped many clients to make their resumes more effective. It truly made a big difference. Many were hired.

When the job market is tough, all resumes need to be smarter. In a Recession they have to compete for attention as never before. Is your resume still "basic" or plain or self-written? With such a resume you can't compete successfully for jobs. Please wake up, smell the coffee and learn how to compete and win with a winning resume -- even in this scary Recession! You can make a difference to your chances of being hired but nothing is more crucial than a winning resume. How can you interview for a job if your resume is being sceened out?

HIRING NEVER STOPS. Hiring has continued during every economic slowdown, downturn, recession and depression. New vacancies always arise because new businesses start up, new jobs are created, older departments expand or employees get promoted or transferred or retire or even die.

In the recent dot.com bust, I.T. professionals with winning resumes were still being interviewed and hired. The improved resumes did make a difference. But it took longer. I saw that hundreds of times.

In 2011, more and more job seekers are applying for fewer jobs. Will YOU be among those who will be hired?

To any recruiter, you are only as good as your resume makes you. So, how well are you selling yourself on paper – in your resume and cover letter? Do you have a winning resume? Two winning resumes are even better! They will make a difference to your chances.

Are you presenting your VALUE or BRAND as well as you should? Do you come across as someone who should be interviewed and hired? Can you compete effectively in today's job market? In this awful recession?

"If you're SO good,
How come your resume is SO bad?"

This is what a recruiter recently said to a job seeker. (Reported by Billie Sucher in Career Hub.)

In any pile of 50-100 applications, a "basic" or traditional or home-made resume WON'T impress because recruiters expect you to address their specific needs or requirements -- especially in this Recession when they are very "picky". Can you do this? Only a very skilled writer knows how to develop a winning resume for you -- one that will make a difference. Resume professionals have taken years to fine-tune their craft.

DOES IT COST MUCH TO HAVE A RESUME REVAMP OR MAKEOVER? No it doesn't!

The cost of having your resume revamped, improved, redesigned, or rewritten by a top resume writer like Matthew Greene is highly affordable! It really pays to have a much stronger resume that will help you to get interviews and be hired -- even in this Recession. An improved resume will make a BIG difference. Just email me your resume TODAY for a FREE evaluation and quote. I do realize that I must quote you an affordable fee in this Recession so let's discuss it.

In the Great Recession, professionally-written resumes are becoming a "must have".

Let Matthew Greene assist you as he has been doing since 1984. Greene delivers superior quality resumes and cover letters for a very reasonable fee. He understands your situation and will help you succeed in these very uncertain and worrying times. He will make a difference.

Don't wait. Act NOW! See my Resume Testimonials .[ http://www.winning-resumes.com/testimonials.htm ]

E-mail or call me for a FREE consultation or price quote. I promise to be reasonable.

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IN 2011, LONGER RESUMES ARE MORE ACCEPTABLE FOR EXECUTIVES AND MANAGERS -- AND MORE EFFECTIVE

In 2011, a longer resume will work better for executives and managers with 10 to 25 years' experience. In fact, longer resumes are acceptable to most recruiters today.

Why? Because a longer executive or management resume tells them all that they need to know. Times and ideas about the ideal length of a resume have truly changed.

Longer resumes for executives and senior managers have become the norm. They are more acceptable than ever -- and more effective. How long should an executive resume be?

In his "Rites of Passage at $100,000+" (Viceroy), John Lucht feels that executive resumes are like Direct Mail. Long copy sells! Two to 6-page resumes are okay! I agree. Executives need a longer resume to do justice to their professional experience and accomplishments.

Unless you are Warren Buffet or Bill Gates, a one page resume may be too brief. It won't "sell" you. [Please do not save up all of your "sell" only for a separate Cover Letter. That is an outdated strategy. When a selection committee meets to discuss the short-listed candidates, everyone will ask to see each applicant's resume but may or may not be too interested in his or her cover letter.]

As a professional resume writer, I often use material from client cover letters to construct the client's Value Statement or Value Proposition in the resume which appears in the top half of Page 1. (Cover letters are valuable because I know that clients try to sell themselves and their value in such letters.)

In all resumes, the first 10-15 lines must address the employer's needs or requirements (as stated in job ads). In this section, some executives also write a personal Branding Statement to highlight what distinguishes them from others. In a one-page resume, that will leave you with only 20 lines for your work experience, education and training. For more experienced job seekers, longer resumes are therefor necessary in order to be more effective and they are acceptable to most recruiters. A one-page resume may be far too crowded and "light".

In my 24 years as a resume writer, I have often converted a hopelessly crowded one or two page resume into a longer two or three page resume that is easy-to-read and also does justice to the client. In most cases, the results were truly amazing! Your resume needs to be the best MARKETING tool it can be.

How many pages will you need to show what you're able to do, what you have done and your achievements -- how well you have performed? Can you sell yourself on only one page or will you need a longer one of two or three or more pages? [http://winning-resumes.com/length.htm ] A longer but well designed and scannable two or three or four-page resume that "sells" you up front will often be more effective than a single crowded page without that "sell"! And longer executive resumes are acceptable today.

Many one-pagers are so boring! That's why the majority of recruiters nowadays will actually prefer a beautiful two or three-page presentation because it tells them all that they need to know! That's why they are so acceptable today. [See article "Longer resumes now more acceptable" at:http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1272/is_/ai_n24254506]

[WARNING: Very weak resumes are often produced by people who have worked for many years but now try to get it all down on one page (or two) – to "please" the reader. To save lines, they leave out the most important sections of a resume – the "sell". But an employer might feel that if you've managed to squeeze 10-20 years' work experience on only one page, then what you're offering can hardly be valuable! In a recession or Depression, that would be fatal. For practical purposes, the old One-Page Resume Theory is all but dead. "Once and for all, let's put this overaged turkey of a theory to rest", pleads William E. Montag in his book for executives.]

Whether one page or two or three, your resume needs to be the best MARKETING tool it can be. That is what really matters. Never shorten or otherwise truncate your resume merely for the reason that you believe it should be one or two pages long. It all depends. A longer resume may be less crowded and more suitable for presenting your material in a recession or Depression.

Creating a resume of the most suitable length will involve an array of skills that most people don't have. This is why consulting a skilled resume writing professional may be your easiest and best answer. Feel Free to Call or eMail me at: mattgreene@aol.com Tel.: 1-718-436-3504 Copyright, 2006-2011 by Matthew Greene. All rights reserved Tags:

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WHERE ARE THE LOWEST UNEMPLOYMENT RATES? IN SMALL TOWNS AND RURAL AREAS

Have you heard about all of the hiring taking place in Pineland, Wyoming? They apparently discovered and are developing vast deposits of natural gas. This town is actually BOOMING! (It was discussed by Charles Gibson of ABC News on Wednesday 29th April.)

If you're considering moving to a small town, think about its prospects for future employment growth as well as its quality of life.


With that in mind, the following Aol Career News list ranks some of the best small town and rural places to live, based on prospects for future job growth and quality life issues, including education, crime rate, recreation and other factors.


Louisville, Colorado - The town of 18,800 at the Rocky Mountain foothills impresses visitors with its historic downtown, summer street fairs and proximity to ski resorts and mountain trails. High tech, energy and health care industries keep unemployment down.


Benton City, Washington - The area in Eastern Washington (pop 2,800) has some of the highest projected job growth in the country, and is one of the most educated rural areas in the nation.


Chanhassen, Minnesota - An abundance of lakes and parks, a large arboretum and winter sports offer plenty to do, and unemployment is well under the national average.


Papillion, Nebraska - Unemployment is just 4.5%, and crime is also low. The town is in the middle of a downtown revitalization, which includes building a performance arts center and AAA baseball stadium.


Middleton, Wisconsin - This city boasts a stable economy, excellent schools and a large network of parks, bike paths and trails. A mixed use community inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright and development for upscale stores and restaurants are underway.


Greenacres, Washington - With a population of 7,112, it's a great place for families with children, has good public schools, large population of college-educated adults, and a high homeownership rate.


Horse Creek, Wyoming - The unincorporated area in South Eastern Wyoming has a very low crime rate and is an easy drive to Cheyenne and Laramie, home of the University of Wyoming.


Coeur d'Alene, Idaho (Mica and Rockford Bay) - The rural area around Coeur d'Alene boasts great fishing, wonderful scenery and a job market with strong potential.

Please E-mail or call me for a FREE consultation.

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THE REAL COST OF WRITING YOUR OWN RESUME IS HIGH. IT IS NOT SMART in 2011.

Are you still writing your own resume in 2011? Sorry, but that is NOT smart. IT WILL COST YOU A TON IN MISSED JOB OPPORTUNITIES! It is a well-known fact that most job seekers will sell themselves short. That's why 90 percent (or more) of those self-written resumes need to be improved, revamped or rewritten.

Did you know that a resume that is "basic" -- it gives the facts but lacks "sell" --is actually NEGATIVE? Why? Because a reader will feel that if you really had something of value to offer or "sell", you would have presented it in your resume! (Robert Half in "Practical Accounting")

Let's face it. A resume that doesn't "sell" you, is a waste of everyone's time. It can only result in very few or no job interviews. Even worse is that home-made efforts are often SUICIDAL! I see this daily. So why take a chance with yours? Missed career and growth opportunities or lower salaries are a very high price to pay for writing your own resume. You would be well advised to seek professional help. It will cost money but it really does pay -- provided that you choose a skilled resume writer!

In my view, the only professional to consult is an experienced and skilled resume writer who does it full-time. Such a person can be more OBJECTIVE about your credentials than you can. He or she can see how you will come across to an employer.

Professional resume writers deal with resume-writing problems on a daily basis and find solutions that work for their clients. He or she will help you decide on the best format or layout, the most suitable length and, above all, what to emphasize and what to omit.

"Cleaning up" your resume is an important aspect of preparing it. Throughout the process, your own input and collaboration is essential.

Unfortunately, this is not how many resume services operate. I refer to those who ask you to complete a form and send your money. These are resume factories or paper mills. Avoid them (and their "guarantees") like the plague.

But people you know will also offer to help you with your resume. Be polite but ignore them as well because they won't be qualified to assist you -- even if they happen to be writers, teachers, business executives, personnel officers, secretaries, or typists.

Human Resources folks who read and screen out resumes, are seldom able to write them as well. (Similiarly, theater critics can't create new works, football receivers can't play quarterback and baseball catchers can't pitch!) None of your friends or relatives has the expertise required to prepare a winning resume for you. (Recently, the H.R. Director of a firm in Pennsylvania offered to assist a job seeker to prepare a complicated change-of-career resume even though he had no specialist knowledge of the subject.)

Worst of all, every low cost resume writer promises you a quick turnaround.

The awful truth is that most of these amateurs can prepare a nice-looking resume for you but it will be very "basic" and bland. It won't be the marketing tool that you need to succeed. Why? Because it will fail to present your best selling points in the most effective way.

And as for potential negatives, "red flags" or turnoffs, they won't bother to clean up your resume in order to minimize or eliminate all of your resume blemishes. You'll be screened out in Round 1.

Be warned. Resume writing is a minefield of hacks and quacks. Some writers might be sincere in trying to help you but could harm your career because they lack resume-writing skill and experience. At best, they'll give you an attractive-looking resume that won't sell you to any employer.

Good resume paper and sharp laser printing will not create the marketing tool you need to beat the competition. Always remember, a printer is a printer. He or she is not a marketing expert!

What is a "Skilled" Resume Writer? What qualifies a professional writer to assist you?

First and foremost, very strong analytical skills. He or she will need to analyze and discover many additional facts about you, your skills, strengths, and achievements -- in order to determine your potential worth to an employer. This, in turn, has to be translated into skills that are transferable and marketable.

A background that includes both career counseling and working experience in a variety of jobs will therefor be useful. To know what skills are required of various jobs and at different levels, he or she needs to study job ads more than you do!

In particular, he or she could help you target specific positions by carefully matching up an employer's stated needs with what you are able to offer. If you lack one or more of those requirements, what could be equivalent to it?

Second, a good resume writer knows a lot about the art of presentation. It is the skilled way in which your information is selected, organized, and presented that will enhance your perceived value and impress the reader. This requires a knowledge of resume "cosmetics" and "surgery"---but not anything unethical.

Third, he or she must know how the buyer thinks -- those who screen as well as those who do the actual hiring. A knowledge of which items might be "red flags" is essential along with an ability to draft your best selling points.

Fourth, a professional writer must understand how an effective sales device or marketing tool should be constructed in your particular case. There are no standard resumes. People are not clones. Yours has to be custom-made using your own, unique "ingredients."

And last, but not least, the writer should write good English using the language of the employer. A good job resume should not include flowery, fancy or exaggerated language. It is a job search tool, not a literary masterpiece.

Why do I mention English last and not first? Because hundreds of English majors consult with resume-writing professionals -- even graduates with a GPA of 3.9. The help they need isn't for better English but the specific language of resume writing. And how to organize and present their data in the most effective way.

But a resume writer's best qualification or credential is his or her proven ability to develop resumes that have helped many, many clients. You see, some of our most skilled and successful writers haven't bothered to become "certified" as professional resume writers. They don't need to be. Their results speak louder than any certificate!

Finally, isn't word-of-mouth still the only safe way to select any professional? After all, how did a particular doctor, lawyer or resume writer acquire his or her reputation for excellence?

Please E-mail or call me for a FREE consultation or chat.

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