June 9, 2008
Are you tired of anticipating the costs from your current electrical bills? Have you considered alternative means for generating power to your home? Using solar power may be one way for you to generate electricity to your home while cutting costs. Using solar power allows you to take control of the electricity in your home.
Not only do you have clean energy in your home, you also have a means to effectively power your home. This is a means for generating efficient and effective means of energy. You could either transform your home or have a home specifically designed for solar energy. You may receive tax and federal incentives for using solar power to be generated into electricity.
With the information building supporting global warning, solar powered homes are one means of deescalating this situation and adding an effective means to power your home. With the rise in technology we can see that using solar power for homes can lead to a cleaner and healthier environment. Your home can have it’s similar appeal and look while enhancing the use of natural resources to maintain your level of living. Solar Power for homes is a key step into using technology and the sun for effective living means.
April 24, 2008
Selecting a Persian rug can be a daunting task for most people.
There is a lot of misinformation out there as to what to look
for. Let’s face it, a good Persian rug can cost a lot of money,
and most people will be hesitant to make a significant
investment on something they know little about.
The best solution for most is to find a reputable dealer who
will work with you to find the rug you are looking for. The
disadvantage to this is you will be paying for their help and
advice in the markup of the rug, which can be quite high.
Another alternative is to use the power of the internet. There
are a number of sites out there that sell authentic Persian
rugs, with money back guarantees and free shipping.
Which ever way you choose, a little knowledge can go a long way.
An authentic Persian rug is handmade. There are a lot of machine
woven imitation rugs out on the market. How do you tell the
difference? Two ways:
1. The loops on the back of the rug will be visible on a
handmade rug.
2. If the fringe is sewn on, then the rug is probably machine
made.
Another advantage of an authentic rug is its durability. The
natural fibers have a greater level of strength than
machine-made rugs with synthetic fibers.
Once you have determine a rugs authenticity, there are several
things to look for in selecting a rug. Probably the most well
known and widely used is Knots Per Square Inch, commonly
abbreviated as KPSI. Persian rugs can typically have between 20
and 700 knots or more in a one-inch by one-inch area. Generally,
the more knots per square inch, the more valuable the rug. As a
rule, a good quality rug should have at least 70 knots per
square inch.
Another factor to look for is how long it took to make the rug.
This can help determine the value when comparing similar rugs.
It is not unusual for a hand woven rug to take many months to
many years to create. A typically sized rug can taken between
6-12 months to complete.
How old a Persian rug is important as well. An older carpet is
generally more expensive. Be careful of dealers who chemically
wash the Persian rug to give it that aged look.
Learn about the different styles. Various terms you will hear
are Tribal styles and City styles. Selecting among the two is
more a matter of personal preference. Within each style, there
are many popular and well known variations. Gabbeh, Shiraz and
Bakhtiari are popular Tribal styles.
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TARGET="_blank" rel="nofollow">Qum are popular City styles. There is a
story behind each rug.
This is just the starting point. Use the internet or your local
library to learn more.
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April 1, 2008
You have a great idea you know is a winner. All you need is support from some key people. You prepare your material, get some PowerPoint slides together and make your presentation,
Phut! No interest. No questions. No support.
What went wrong?
These are the ten commonest mistakes presenters make and how to correct them.
1. You didn’t take time to define your audience clearly and address them personally.
Your audience has one question in their minds all the time: “What’s in this for me?” If you don’t answer it obviously, they tune out.
Be clear about your audience and aim your pitch solely at them. Anyone else is a bonus.
2. You opened your presentation with the idea itself.
Wrong!
Always lead with the clearest, most powerful benefit to that specific group.
Which would you listen to first?
“I’m going to talk to you about some new ideas in presentation technique.”
“Here’s a simple way to make your audience eager to buy into your ideas.”
You must get people to pay attention. What grabs them? A sure-fire solution a problem they know they have. Not an idea they can’t see how to use yet.
3. You took too long to get to the point and gave too much detailed explanation.
People’s attention span is short. You either catch them fast or you don’t catch them at all.
Don’t work up to the key issues. Get to the point. Forget explanations until you have their interest. Once hooked, they’ll listen. Until then, they won’t.
4. You didn’t get all your key points in quickly and people lost interest.
List your key points at the start, right after you’ve caught their attention with big, specific benefits.
Present your points starting with the most important. Always begin with the essentials. If people get bored, they’ll still have heard the most important points.
5. You were wordy, you didn’t sound confident and you went off at tangents.
Brevity breathes authority. Don’t waste your audience’s attention on anything that isn’t essential.
Less is nearly always more. Cut it to the minimum. If people have unanswered questions, give time for them at the end. You can end on a high note, not the typical embarrassed wait for someone–anyone–to ask something.
6. You didn’t stick to a single message.
Every additional message causes an earlier one to be forgotten.
What do you want the audience to hear? Say it clearly and with confidence…then shut up.
7. You didn’t work on building a fan base first.
It’s easier to present with fans in the audience to support you. Brief them in advance and encourage them to come along as supporters. Nothing convinces people as much as seeing others already convinced.
8. You didn’t practice enough.
If you’re not presentation perfect in practice conditions, performance stress will make you into an idiot.
If you’re using technology, assume it’s going to break down or mess up.
People who aren’t properly prepared easily get anxious and nervous people aren’t convincing.
9. You got the timing wrong.
Don’t schedule your presentation when key people have something else on their minds. Don’t hold it on Monday morning (they’re dreading what they’ll find on their desks) or Friday afternoon (what are you planning for the weekend?).
10. You didn’t give them time to grasp your idea.
How fast can they take it in? Who else will they want to consult? Catch their attention, explain only what you have to explain, remind them of the big benefits, then sit down and let them think about it.
Never push for a decision unless you’re sure it’s the one you want. As long as the decision is open, you can make another attempt.
Follow this advice and next time you’ll have an audience that will be right behind you.
Adrian W. Savage writes for people who want help with the daily dilemmas they face at work. He has contributed more than 25 articles to leading British and American publications and has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today and The Chicago Tribune.
Visit his blog on the ups and downs of business life.
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March 27, 2008
Want to improve your relationships, both romantic and otherwise?
Want to grow in intimacy and closeness with your friends,
family, co-workers, your special someone? Then include the
following five easy steps into your interactions with those
important to you.
1. Acknowledge the big and the little things. People want to be
seen. They want their actions, attitudes, feelings and
aspirations to be noticed and acknowledged. Become a person who
notices.
2. Give thanks and appreciation. Thank others and they are more
likely to do more of the same. Why? Because being thanked feels
good. Tell them you appreciate it too.
3. Give ‘just because’ appreciation for who they are. Make a
list of what you admire about your partner or another person.
Now share that list with them. You don’t have to wait for a
special occasion. Surprise that special person any time.
4. Take active interest. Take a real interest in the things
important to others. Listen to them and have a conversation
about their hobbies, career or interests. Learn something new
about the topic. It will make them feel understood and important.
5. Do special things just for them. Find out what others like.
Is it cards, flowers, a foot rub, a dinner out? You may not like
or want these same things and that’s ok. Do something or give
something they like. Make them feel special.
See how many of these you can practice in one week with special
people in your life and watch the intimacy in your relationships
grow.
Your Relationship Coach, Rinatta Paries www.WhatItTakes.com
(c) Rinatta Paries, 1998-2002. Do you know how to attract your
ideal mate? Do you know how to build a fulfilling relationship,
or how to reinvent yours to meet your needs? Relationship Coach
Rinatta Paries can teach you the skills and techniques to
attract and sustain long-term, healthy partnerships. Visit
www.WhatItTakes.com where you’ll find quizzes, classes, advice
and a free weekly ezine. Become a “true love magnet(tm)!”
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February 20, 2008
Communications Skills Add Value… Want to uncover a success
secret that can lead to more happiness, help you to be more
effective in your work, enable you to make more money and to be
more fulfilled? Sound too good to be true? The secret….
polishing your communication skills! This secret can help you
improve performance, relationships and achieve more happiness
and fulfillment.
Four Tips for Improving Communication… 1.LISTEN. A wise person
once told me that we have two ears and one mouth so that we can
listen twice as much as we talk. That got my attention. It
sounds so simple, but how many times are you engaged in
conversation and are not really listening? Your mind is on your
next meeting, client, project, dinner, kids or maybe you’re just
busy thinking about the next thing you’re going to say when the
speaker takes a breath. In any event, listening is a skill that
can be improved. Ask yourself: Do I listen twice as much as I
speak? Do I need to improve my listening skills? 2.BE
RESPECTFUL. Even in situations where communication may be
difficult, treating the other person with respect allows more
open and constructive exchange of opinions and ideas. Ask
yourself: Am I respectful when communicating with others?
3.RESPOND RATHER THAN REACT. Watch your emotions. If what the
speaker is saying creates an emotional response in you, listen
extra carefully with attention to the intention and full meaning
of their words. When we are angry, frightened or upset, we often
miss critical parts of what is being said. Be slow to disagree,
criticize or argue. Even if you disagree, let them have their
point of view. If you respond in a way that makes the other
person defensive, even if you “win” the argument, you may lose
something far more valuable. Ask yourself: Do I react rather
than respond? 4.IMPROVE YOUR COMMUNICATION SKILLS. If you find
yourself unable to express your thoughts effectively with
co-workers, clients, your partner or family, perhaps you would
benefit from working with a professional who can help you
clarify and develop language to more clearly express yourself.
Ask yourself: Who will I ask to help me improve my communication
skills?
Think about it… Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde
Uinervtisy, it deosn’t mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a
wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat
ltteer be at the rghit pclae. The rset can be a total mses and
you can sitll raed it wouthit porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn
mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a
wlohe.
Fun Fact: We listen at 125-250 words per minute, but think at
1000-3000 words per minute.
Quotable Quotes “Listening is a magnetic and strange thing, a
creative force. The friends who listen to us are the ones we
move toward. When we are listened to, it creates us, makes us
unfold and expand.” ~ Karl Menninger
“Take advantage of every opportunity to practice your
communication skills so that when important occasions arise, you
will have the gift, the style, the sharpness, the clarity, and
the emotions to affect other people.” ~ Jim Rohn
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February 3, 2008
A résumé is a self-promotional document that presents you in the best possible light, for the purpose of being invited to a job interview.
Why choose a professional résumé writer?
Your résumé has only 10 to 15 seconds on average to impress an employer.
Hiring Managers receive hundreds of résumés every day. In just a few seconds (a mere glance) they will decide whether or not to call a candidate for an interview. If your résumé is not conveying the right message, it will land-up where most do - the garbage can. Hiring a professional résumé writer will secure more interviews for you.
Keywords
Many companies currently utilize an automated résumé database. These databases are basically résumé mines. When a vacancy arises, keywords are used to find the right résumés from among the thousands stored in these systems. If your résumé does not contain the right keywords, it will never be found during such searches.
Marketing
A résumé is not a just typed sheet. It is a strategic tool used to enhance your chances of getting a job. Are you reaching your target audience? How is your advertising working out for you?
A professionally written résumé shortens the overall job search time.
A well-written, keyword-rich, résumé not only impresses employers, but it also reduces the overall time it takes to find a job. Good résumés get the interviews, and the more interviews you get, the higher your chances are to become employed.
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Jennifer Anthony is the owner of Telecommute Resumes, a website dedicated to providing information about telecommute resume and cover letter writing techniques. You can also learn how to find legitimate, work from home jobs and you will find links to related networking forums. She also owns ResumeASAP, offering professional and affordable resume writing services.
If you have comments about this article, or if you are
interested in learning more about professional resume writing, please contact Jennifer Anthony by e-mail.
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January 17, 2008
“It’s not what you know, or who you know…it’s who knows you!”
Over the course of my career I’ve come to believe that if employees were to make that statement to themselves every day on the way to work they would find themselves getting more done and enjoying work more. Fact is, however, that most employees don’t realize the value of that statement until they’ve been “let go”, “re-engineered” or just plain “fired”.
Networking is the cornerstone of success. Even if you are employed. Here’s why: think about a successful person you know. Got one? Great! Now do you think that person became successful on their own? Of course not! Everyone who has ever been or ever will be successful has, at some point in their life, stood on the shoulders of others. Not in a punitive or mean-spirited way. Rather, in a supportive way.
I like Dr. Phil. To me, he makes common sense… sensible. Yet, for all his talent and gifts even he will acknowledge that were it not for Oprah, he would not be enjoying the kind of celebrity status he now has (and deserves!). Success is not something one can do alone. Everyone needs someone at some point that can help them get from where they are to where they want to be. It’s jus that simple (thanks again, Dr. Phil).
So rather than wait for the hammer to fall on your head, if you’re currently employed and you’re not networking every single day of the week, then you’re name had better be the one on the storefront. If you’re unemployed and you don’t know the value of networking, then that may be another reason why you’re unemployed. No man is an island. No man stands alone!
Here are some tips for those who fall on either end of the employment / unemployment spectrum. I can almost guarantee that these tips will make the worksite more meaningful for those of you who are employed, and will hasten the process of getting hired for those of you who are seeking. Ready?
Rule #1: Make networking something that you do everyday for the life of your career and not just a practice to follow either occasionally or between jobs. If you don’t take away anything from this article, remember this. There is a reason why this is Rule #1
Rule #2: Work at maintaining positive relationships. My grandmother used to tell us, “People judge you by the company you keep. Show me the crowd of people you hang around with and I’ll tell you the kind of person you are.” That advice kept me out of a lot of trouble and has proven to be true in the workplace as well. If you want to be promoted, hang out with ambitious, career-minded people. If you want to be known as a “problem-solver”, then associate with other problem-solvers or visionary people. You can’t soar like an eagle if you stay in the henhouse with the rest of the chickens.
Rule #3: Attend networking events. Don’t have one in your area? Then start one. Focus on being around other people with similar interests ( see Rule #2) and it doesn’t have to be about career-related topics. For all you know, you might share the same hobby or passion with a top executive in a company you’d like to work in. Opportunity rarely comes knocking if you never move past your living room. Get out and meet other people. Worse that can happen is you might meet a friend.
Rule #4: When you collect business cards, make sure you follow up. This is a very common mistake jobseekers and employees make. After spending a great deal of time and preparation in getting to meet someone, they often fail to follow up. Hint: Immediately after you get a business card, write the date, location and any key words that will jog your memory about the person on the back of the card. When you make an attempt to reconnect with the person, be persistent. Don’t let an unreturned phone call be the reason you back off. It could very well mean that the person is busy with other things and not able to sit and wait for your call. Stay with it!
Rule #5: It’s okay to be excited. Most people think if you demonstrate excitement about a job or an opportunity that would be interpreted as being “desperate”. Well, after an overdrawn stint of being unemployed or remaining is a position you can’t stand, wouldn’t you desperately want to have your ideal career come to fruition? Ah, yeah! The why not show your excitement when the opportunity presents itself. As a former recruiter, I appreciated candidates who revealed their enthusiasm about coming to work for my company. It’s a “likeability” factor that impresses others.
Rule #6: Be who you are. During the course of my career, I tried to emulate my supervisor and his other cronies by wearing monogrammed shirts, laughing at jokes that I really didn’t find amusing and trying to fit in with “the boys”. As a result, each day I came closer and closer to losing sight of who I am and what I want. The Life stepped in and I was “let go” due to a bad economy. What a blessing that was! As I look back, I realize the lesson I learned is that I have to be true to myself. No employer can pay you enough money that would be worth selling yourself. Don’t sell yourself for a paycheck. Be yourself and trust that you will attract the kinds of opportunities and circumstances that compliment who you are.
Rule #7: See Rule #1
John P. Carvana has been a career serivce practitioner for almost thirty years. He has worked as a Corporate Recruiter with a Fortune 500 and has held management level positions with some of the most prestigious universities in America. He has helped hundreds of job seekers prepare for and succcessfully enter their desired career path.
John is a certified Career and Life Purpose Coach and specializes in assisting individuals thirty (30) years and older with finding their carer passion, identifying obstacles and beliefs that sabotage success, and with entering (or re-entering)the job market. He specializes in effective resume development and helping others master the skills to conduct interviews that get results.
John resides in Stockton, California and enjoys a great life with his wife and high school sweetheart, Joanne, and their two children, John II and Jena Kathleen.
For more information, visit John’s website at http://www.discoveredpurpose.com, send him an email at jcarvana@comcast.net or give him a call at 209.479.2165
© John P. Carvana, LPF Consulting
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January 1, 2008
1. Great Things Take Time - Three years passed between the release of each movie in the two trilogies, and a lot of work went in to them. Be patient…and keep working hard every day.
2. Play Bigger Than Life - George Lucas is only 5-foot-6, yet he made a giant impact on the movie industry. Aspire to achieve greatness, and you just might find it.
3. Background Music Is Important - The score of a film is essential to the audiences’ enjoyment, and John Williams’ Academy Award-winning “Star Wars” theme is legendary. Where are the opportunities in your small business to enhance the experience of your customers/clients?
4. Success Is Fleeting - “Star Wars” made Lucas rich, but not all of his projects were as successful (read: “Howard The Duck”). Be innovative, and always focus on what you do best.
5. Seek A Sage - Yoda trained the greatest of the Jedi knights. Find a mentor - or a coach - who you can depend on for wise and insightful guidance, and to hold you accountable.
6. Believe In Yourself - Luke Skywalker initially failed to understand the power was within him. Remember, you have the greatest power for making things better in your small business.
7. Loyal Employees Are Critical - R2-D2 and C-3P0 always came through for their masters. Hire the right people, inspire them to excel, and they, too, will come through for you.
8. Avoid The Dark Side - Anakin succumbed to evil and became Darth Vader. Be cautious of poor decisions that could jeopardize your small business.
9. Celebrate Success - At the end of “Star Wars,” Princess Leia awards Luke and Han Solo with medals. Make sure to reward your employees for their excellence in helping you.
10. Be Slow To Anger - Han Solo warned C-3PO it’s not a good idea to upset Chewbacca. While you wouldn’t react like a Wookiee, maintain your composure with employees and, especially, customers.
11. Let The Force Be With You - Reach deep inside when faced with any challenges. Be true to what you know is right for your small business and the answer will usually appear.
Copyright © 2005 by Success Handler, LLC. All rights reserved.
The Coach, David Handler, is the founder of Success Handler, (http://www.successhandler.com), and specializes in helping small business leaders find clarity and take action. He understands the challenges of running a business, because he’s been there - as a small business owner, franchisee, franchisor, corporate leader and trainer. Much like sports coaches, his coaching will show you how to compete on a level playing field in your industry.
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December 31, 2007
Many businesses lose money yearly because they don’t think creatively about the future. They run their businesses doing what they think they should: dealing with customers, dealing with problems, ordering for their business, and paying their expenses. They act like their business is a job. They are surviving and that’s it. They are not looking at the big picture. They need to use their business as a stepping stone to success. Picturing themselves as a successful business person, and setting up a plan to succeed.
Many of the businesses today are started by people who have been downsized or laid off. They are used to showing up for a job and getting paid, and this is how they are operating their business.
The first thing you must do is to find out what you are really good at. Many people want to know, “How can I make more money?” Unfortunately too many business people never ask themselves, “What am I good at?” They need to do so, and then ask it again every time they want to do something new. This is one of the biggest reasons businesses fail. The owners did not focus on what they were good at and did best. This does not mean you can’t try something different. What it does mean that it is best to go with the skills and experience you already have.
The second thing you need to do is take an objective look at yourself. Take a piece of paper and write down what you can and can’t do. Picture yourself hiring you. Would you hire yourself? Would you be impressed? What do you know best? What are your hobbies? Can you turn that hobby into a business? Remember you work best at something you enjoy.
I was an exceptional secretary, so I started a word processing business. I loved typing and taking dictation by telephone, writing up letters, proposals and setting up identity packages. However, I hated having to drive around town to pick up and deliver projects, and cold calling for business. So after losing money, I shut down the business. A couple of years later I started another business where I was the assistant to businesses, but worked from my home. I got to do all the secretarial aspects, but out of a home office. All I had to do was send flyers and mailers to independent contractors. I also worked with answering services for referrals and gave them business, plus a cut of my fee.
What this means is you need to discover what your likes and dislikes are. People like to work at things they do well. They enjoy themselves more. A test for you is to think back over the last couple of days. Then make a list of the things you enjoyed doing. Think about when you were the happiest and what you were doing.
The third thing you need to think about and be able to recognize is: What your competitive edge is. After you do the above test and find out what your strengths are, you will find that some of these strengths give you an advantage over your competition. Do your particular strengths and abilities help you provide exceptional customer service? Can you do something or produce something that others can’t?
If you already have an edge over others, put it to use. Make your customers aware of your unique qualities. The way to accomplish this is to be sure any advertising or promotional campaign you employ highlights your unique selling points.
The fourth thing you need to do is to plan ahead. While your business concept or product might be unique now, as we know people love to copy what is successful. So you need to plan for the long run. You need to be aware of what your competition is doing and keep your customers coming back.
The fifth thing is that just because there are things you don’t like about your business, doesn’t mean you give up. Yes, there are going to be certain things you like better than others. Every business person feels this way. However, if you don’t like anything about what you are doing, then you might want to start a new business. Be sure before you do so, you give yourself the above test.
The sixth thing is sometimes you just need to make some changes in your business. See if there are certain things you can cut out of your business, a product or service, which you might not enjoy and it is not a profit center for you. Then drop it, and concentrate on those things that are generating a profit.
Maybe you need to make changes to make your job easier, such as buying new software, or a new computer system. Maybe hiring someone on a part time basis could take some of the workload off your shoulders, and allow you to concentrate on other business matters.
And last but not least is to be sure you take what you’ve learned about yourself, and set up a plan for your business for the future. Don’t forget to write down what you’re good at and ways that you can apply your skills to making money. You can take this information about your skills and put it in your promotional materials. Be sure you always have a notebook (or a voice recorder) with you to joint down notes to yourself, new business ideas to try. You want to be sure when you do write these things down that you also put a date next to them to implement that idea or strategy. This will give you goals to work for. Be sure to put these goals in a prominent place in your office. I put my goals on index cards and then put the index cards on my desk, on my calendar, and on my bulletin board. By having your goals visible to you, it will help you to stay on track. And, that is what it is all about - keeping your business growing and prospering.
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December 27, 2007
As a job search tool your Resume is your main calling card. It explains who you are and what you have to offer. Your Resume is your best chance to make a first impression. An exceptional Resume will help you Stand Out from the crowd. A solid, well-crafted Resume will get you interviews. That’s the Resume’s job - to get you the interview! The professional Resume Writer’s task, in creating that Resume, is to present and sell your skills, abilities and experience in the most professional and appealing way!
Your Resume has to capture the reader’s attention within 15 seconds! That’s where a professionally crafted Resume stands above the rest. Your Resume’s main theme and supporting value messages are what capture that attention, inviting the reader to look more closely at your Profile and Background. You need to Stand Out! That’s what your Resume has to do, help you put the best face on your skills, accomplishments and experience.
There are No Second Chances to make a First Impression! Do you want to leave your future to chance with a haphazardly assembled Resume that does not capture Who You Really Are? A professional resume will help You secure that next career move you are now ready to make. It’s called Branding. You are a Brand of One, with a collection of skills, work experiences and training that make You unique in all the important ways.
How Do You View Yourself? Your Resume says a lot of important things, but the one thing it says above all others is How You View Yourself. Yes, you heard me - How You View Yourself! If your Resume is just a cookie cutter collection of facts, figures and dates outlining your work and education history, then this tells the reader you view yourself and your experience as Not Too Important. Which for them means: Not Particularly Valuable.
That’s Why You Need to Stand Out! Don’t expect hiring professionals to read between the lines. Hiring professionals only read what’s on the lines and pause on those statements that send a value message to them. If you care about yourself and value what you have to offer, then a Professional Resume will communicate that and more. The days of using someone else’s Resume as a guide, or relying on some cookie cutter model of resume writing, are over.
Qualifications and Experience are one thing, but Attitude is equally important. You can have all the training and experience that a position calls for, but without a winning attitude, your Resume lands in the pile of “also rans.” What will set you apart from other candidates is that Winning Attitude which is essential to communicate. A Positive Winning Attitude represents Energy. A professionally crafted resume will convey that energetic attitude.
To sum up, you need a Resume that: 1) can sell your qualifications and experience effectively; 2) tantalizes, excites and prompts the reader to want to know more about you; 3) begins to answer the question: “Why should I hire you;” 4) goes beyond the standard formats and presents You as that one of a kind candidate; 5) takes your professional training and experience to the next level, showing commitment, dedication, ability and value; 6) and accurately reflects your positive, energetic attitude.
Maurice Turmel PhD has an established background in Resume Preparation, Cover Letter writing and Interview Coaching. Knowing what Hiring Managers want comes from 25 years experience as a therapist/counselor overseeing dozens of corporate and orgzanizational Employee Assistance Programs and dealing directly with their Human Resources Departments. He is trained in Chronological, Functional, Hydbrid, Strategic and Targeted Resumes, IT (Technical Resumes) included. Curriculum Vitaes and Student Resumes are a specialty. His company “Your Best Resume” provides powerful and distinctive Resumes that consistently win Interviews. All of this can usually be accomplished within 48 hours. Online inquiries should be directed to: drmoe@yourbestresume.com
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