tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74764265782416304542012-02-06T15:16:20.170-05:00Colleen Reyerson, Principal of Access Resumes, is dually certified as both a Certified Expert Resume Writer (CERW) and Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW). She also holds the designation of Certified Employment Interview Professional (CEIP).Colleen Reyerson, CERW, CPRW, CEIPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01851800623323719578noreply@blogger.comBlogger121100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7476426578241630454.post-43541402700628343782009-05-27T20:51:00.000-04:002010-06-26T19:25:36.264-04:00

Transitioning to a new career can be challenging under the best of circumstances. You're competing with candidates who already have experience in the field you're trying to enter, and so success typically requires an aggressive - and often lengthier - search. However, prospective career changers should be aware that in today's job competitive job market that challenge can be significantly

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When seeking a new position in today's challenging economic climate, a focused, diligent, and diverse resume marketing campaign is critical. To minimize the time required to land a new job, candidates should utilize all available marketing resources, and avoid relying too heavily on Internet-based job searches.Online searches should be one of only many resources employed in your search. Diversify

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Recruiters can be a great resource in your job search. But it's helpful to be armed with some basic information about the various types of recruiters, how they operate, and how to find the right professional to add value to your job search.Corporate recruiters are employed by their employer company to find and qualify new employees for the organization, while third-party recruiters are

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If you're currently employed in a vulnerable industry and perhaps contemplating making a future career move that provides a greater level of job security, you may want to first take a look at the fastest growing opportunities with the highest salary/wage potential.According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. Department of Labor, consulting services, medical care, and government are

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Just how important is sending a thank you letter after an interview? In a poll by Vault, a leading provider of career and human resource information, 78% of hiring managers said thank you notes either always help a candidate's prospects or could help when deciding between two or more qualified candidates.Despite recommendations of career experts, statistics show that on average 50% of candidates

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Each year, Americans work two weeks longer than the work-till-you-drop Japanese and a full two months longer than Germans (who receive up to 15 weeks paid vacation), according to a global HR consulting firm in an article on vacations around the world by Julie Rosenberg (www.Vault.com).Compared to most other industrialized countries, Americans work longer and harder and vacation the least. In the

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Employers who have discounted the value of older workers due to long-standing – and erroneous – stereotypes, are increasingly being bombarded with statistics and studies which not only disprove the myths, but in many cases reveal an opposite scenario.Myth - Older workers are a poor investment because they do not stay with a company for very long.Reality - Older employees tend to stay with a

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Most candidates are uncomfortable – if not outright squeamish – when it comes to negotiating salary. Too often, a job seeker gives little thought to this stage of the interview process, other than having in mind a general salary range, and frequently based on his or her previous position. Not being prepared and failing to do the research is a mistake that can cost you thousands. Consider the

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A customer emailed me the other day after she’d passed along the draft of her two-page résumé to several colleagues and friends asking for feedback. While the reviews on content and style were all positive, she was repeatedly told that it was too long, that résumés “should never be longer than one page.” The next day, a new customer expressed concern about how I would condense his 20 years of

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There is a significant shift occurring in the landscape of the American workforce. The 91 million baby boomers in our country (born between 1946 and 1964) comprise about one-third of the U.S. workforce. The oldest boomers will turn 65 in 2011 and are beginning to retire in large numbers. While the number of workers aged 45 to 64 is increasing, those aged 35 to 44 are declining. Companies are

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Most job seekers either suspend or significantly scale back their search over the holiday season, believing that this is a “dead zone” when hiring comes to an abrupt stop. While it is true that activity slows, holiday job searching can actually prove to be a particularly advantageous time. According to outplacement experts, and contrary to popular opinion, the holiday season is in fact a good

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Once the interview’s over, make sure you follow through with the next critical step: the thank-you letter. This is probably the simplest and easiest activity in the entire job search process, and yet it’s estimated that 50 percent or more job seekers fail to write and thank the hiring manager. A letter – written within 48 hours of the interview (the sooner the better) – serves to again put your

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