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Professional, direct-hire and contract staffing assistance to small, medium and large organizations. We also offer outplacement counseling and tools for displaced employees, including resume services.
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"Debra provides great service(s)! She is personable, professional, and straightforward! She understands her industry and the change(s) that one goes through in a career change/transition! "
"Outstanding recruiter and friend! "
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Providing client companies with counseling assistance for their displaced staff.
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*Job search organization
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That behavior shows a complete lack of respect for you personally, and the recruiting profession. I can't think of any explanation for a lack of manners, not to mention professional courtesy! Absolutely no excuse.
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I update my headshots every couple of years. Styles change and maybe not consciously, but people notice things that are "dated."
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I guess it depends. Some are simply SPAM and looking to hook you, while others are legitimate business. If it would benefit my business, I just might.
The first thing is to address your resume and make sure that it doesn't date you. The goal is to get in front of employers before they can form any opinions other than those gleaned from your skills and experience. Here are some things to make note of.
Know the difference between soft skills...
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The first thing is to address your resume and make sure that it doesn't date you. The goal is to get in front of employers before they can form any opinions other than those gleaned from your skills and experience. Here are some things to make note of.
Know the difference between soft skills (personality, integrity, communication skills, etc.) and hard skills (typing, bookkeeping, etc.). Soft skills are VERY important to employers because they can't be trained. HR and hiring managers look for "low maintenance" employees. If you can, get letters of recommendation that reference both soft skills and hard skills.
Really drill down on what "value" you can bring to an office environment by targeting and incorporating "transferrable skills" into your resume. DO research the type of position that you want. Use key words for that type of position at least three times in your resume.
DO include any volunteer "office type" experience that you may have.Don't us an AOL E-mail address. It's a sure fire way to draw attention to your age. Choose a free Gmail account instead for your job search.Don't use dates with your schooling, unless you've recently completed a degree or certification (don't list high school).DON'T use a resume "form" that you find online. Companies use applicant tracking systems that look for key words, etc. If your resume contains fancy fonts or unique formatting, the system won't recognize it and your resume will find its way into a black hole.Don't go back more than 20 years in your experience.Don't start your summary by saying "over 20 years of experience...." You're dating yourself right out of the gate if you do. You don't get extra credit for having more experience than the position requires. Leave years of experience OUT of your objective or summary.Just a few tips that I hope will help you out. Happy hunting....Debra
The answer to this can vary depending on many factors. Length of time away is one. Another is careers that require one to stay "up to date" on laws, regulations, trends, etc. One example is HR careers. If someone is a member of SHRM, for example, they can stay abreast of changes and easily...
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The answer to this can vary depending on many factors. Length of time away is one. Another is careers that require one to stay "up to date" on laws, regulations, trends, etc. One example is HR careers. If someone is a member of SHRM, for example, they can stay abreast of changes and easily transition back into their career. For the time away, they can note their activities on their resume to show employers they've stayed engaged. There are many groups and associations that offer education and certifications. I highly recommend being a member and staying current.
Is this question regarding job seekers or employers as that makes all the difference in the world? In the search business, employers are the clients. That doesn't mean job seekers are any less valued, but the dynamics on "bad news" are very different for each.
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Is this question regarding job seekers or employers as that makes all the difference in the world? In the search business, employers are the clients. That doesn't mean job seekers are any less valued, but the dynamics on "bad news" are very different for each.
