You’ve spent endless hours sending out your resume but your phone just isn’t ringing- - why? Your resume has your experience laid out, easy to read so what’s missing? It doesn’t matter how good you think your resume is- if the phone is NOT ringing and you aren’t getting calls for interviews, then get a [...]
When having your resume professionally written or even if you are attempting to write your own resume, there are ways to emphasize your strengths without sounding arrogant or conceited. Here are a couple of tips on how to accomplish this: Focus on your abilities and the challenges you faced, the actions you took and the [...]
With little improvement in the current 2010 job market, including payroll declines; how can you stay employed or even find employment? Truth of the matter is there is a tremendous amount of competition in the marketplace and it is important to plan out your strategy.Ensure you are ready for your next career move by...Keeping your [...]
Executive Biographies are written as a branded reflection of you, just as your resume was written and could be used in a multitude of areas to showcase your skills and attributes; including hobbies or personal information which would not be in your resume. You can use your Executive Biography as part of your online marketing [...]
Salary negotiations can be stressful to some; however, it doesn’t have to be! You already know you are a valuable asset, have had your resume professionally written and have even received a call for an interview but now what? As you prepare for your interview, practice what contributions and achievements you want to highlight. Here [...]
So, you’ve hired a professional resume writer and are thrilled with your new resume package but what now? Even the best candidates for a position doesn’t necessarily mean they will get hired; it really depends on how your resume portfolio is packaged. Here are a couple of tips on promoting your resume portfolio and marketing [...]
Employers and recruiters spend only seconds reviewing candidates for job vacancies and your cover letter and resume is the key that unlocks the door. While some people who get the interview call are not always the best fit for the position, it is their cover letter and resume that intrigues interest, includes content enriched keywords [...]
Chapman Services Group, LLC is now offering LinkedIn Profile Development to career professionals that want to take the next step in their career portfolios. How does LinkedIn help you? LinkedIn is a business-oriented social site that connects professionals with trusted contacts, sharing of business ideas, and broadens your network of professionals and opportunities. Decision makers [...]
According to a recent Conference Board survey, job satisfaction of American workers has dropped to a new low of 45% satisfaction rate. The highest job satisfaction peak of 61.1% occurred in 1987, declined to a low of 45.3% in 2009. The research group has studied this issue for more than 22 years. In 2008, 49 [...]
Are you in the middle of writing your resume and wondering what information to include and what information to exclude? You must begin to think like the person who will be hiring you. What will she want to see on your resume? What information will be important to her? The only clear indication of future [...]