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By Kamee Gilmore. “If you think it’s expensive to hire a professional, wait until you hire an amateur.” Red Adair While we all have strengths, resume writing is very rarely at the top of most people’s list of skills, especially when it comes to writing their own. As recently as a decade ago, a resume was often just a simple black-and-white “career obituary” – a history of past employment. Today, though, this important document has the dual challenge of competing with potentially thousands of other applicants for those all-too-rare opportunities,…
By Maureen McCann. “Resume writers are not just typists who can make a document look nice. It takes a trained individual with knowledge in labour market trends and job search techniques, as well as with solid skills in interviewing, information gathering, strategic thinking, technical savvy, wordsmithing and so much more.” Christine Cristiano, CCS I recently set off to answer the question, “How much does a Canadian resume cost?” I had a lot of help along the way. I first reached out to the CPC Facebook Community. I polled group members by asking…
By Adrienne Tom. Professionals can employ a wealth of tips and best practices to raise the value of a resume. Recognizing that no two job seekers are exactly alike, the following resume tips offer a variety of starting points and next-level improvements for both Canadian career practitioners and job seeking clients. Apply the tips that best suit your resume creation requirements and create a document that rises above the rest: Pick out a job target before you start. Unsure of career direction? Work with a CPC Career Strategist. Exploring multiple…
By Kamee Gilmore. As career professionals and resume strategists, we often say that “first impressions count.” The intake process for resume writing services is where the initial communication occurs and vital information is exchanged. It also sets the tone of your client’s overall impression and experience. You want to ensure that it is a memorable one! The “intake process” is the interface between your client and the career services you provide. An effective intake process is both systematic and repeatable. A well-developed system is simple, consistent, and easily customized to suit different situations/scenarios. Here are some examples of repeatable systems…
Not sure how to write a strategic resume? You’re not alone. Build your credibility… …and your resume writing skills. Advanced Resume Development Program Next 5-week fully facilitated online program is scheduled for May 2017 If you are serious about advancing your expertise in resume writing, or if you are considering applying for your Certified Resume Strategist (CRS) Certification in the future, you will discover that this program is designed to help you achieve your goal! This fully facilitated program includes virtual lectures, interactive discussions, follow-up assignments, and online mentoring by your program…
By Joanne Savoie Malone. As a recruiter, I read resumes daily and I appreciate a well-written one. I recognize that putting together a resume is personal and everyone has an opinion. But, there is more to resume writing. To be a good resume writer, you need excellent interviewing skills in order to assess your client’s background, experiences, and abilities. It’s also advisable that you fully understand your client’s niche or market and the recruiter’s preferences. One of my duties is to help potential candidates review their resumes, make suggestions, and sometimes…