Resumes versus CV’s— What’s the difference? I get asked often by clients if they need a CV. Then the next question inevitably is, “What IS a CV?” A CV is a Curriculum Vitae. It is generally used by college professors, physicians, researchers, lawyers and any profession where lists of information are required. Examples include publications,… Read more »
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SEPTEMBER IS INTERNATIONAL “UPDATE YOUR RESUME” MONTH Not only are the kids preparing to go back to school, but it’s time for the “grown ups” to prepare, too– for unexpected opportunities! Is your resume ready to be viewed? Is it loaded with everything you’ve accomplished? Would you hand it out to a stranger (i.e the… Read more »
Read MoreCAREER SUMMARY Take a look at your resume. What does it say at the top? Does it accurately describe your strengths and skills? Does it grab you? If you were the hiring person, would you read it and say, “Wow! Who is this person?”, or would you put the resume in the circular file? The… Read more »
Read MorePERSONALITY/BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENTS– THE NEW HIRING TOOL? These days, just because you have your Masters or Bachelors degree from the right school with the right major, doesn’t necessarily make you the right candidate for the job. More and more companies are requiring potential employees take a personality or behavioral assessment to help identify a candidate’s work… Read more »
Read MorePRESS RELEASE Erin Kennedy, CPRW, CERW Professional Resume Services Lapeer, MI 48446 810-664-1933 erin@exclusive-executive-resumes.com https://exclusive-executive-resumes.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOCAL BUSINESS OWNER AWARDED INTERNATIONAL WRITING CERTIFICATION Erin Kennedy, President of Professional Résumé Services, has been awarded international certification as a Certified Expert Resume Writer (CERW) by Career Directors International (CDI). She has demonstrated her… Read more »
Read MoreCOVER LETTERS FOR DUMMIES, 3rd Edition Erin Kennedy, CPRW, has been chosen to have samples of her work published in the new upcoming career book, “Cover Letters for Dummies, 3rd Edition”. The “for dummies” brand is internationally known and books become instant best sellers. The new book hits stores as early as January of 2009.
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(Ed. Note: In honor of the Winter Olympics, I thought I’d repost this article from Summer 2008… Enjoy!) I was reading this morning through the blog of Adam Kreek, a member of the Canadian Olympic Row team (I’ve been into rowing this year because of my niece who was on Michigan State’s Crew Team last… Read more »
Read MoreLapeer, MI NOMINATED FOR INTERNATIONAL AWARD Erin Kennedy, CPRW, President of Professional Resume Services, was nominated as a “best of the best” resume by Career Directors International in their annual Toast of the Resume Industry™ (TORI) competition for 2008. Recognition is based upon creativity, clarity, and visual appeal in professional resume development, with submissions judged… Read more »
Read MoreDEVELOPING YOUR 2-MINUTE COMMERCIAL At some point in your job search you will be asked to tell something about yourself. Focus on what you have to offer. This is like a television commercial about you. A commercial sells products. Therefore, you should emphasize those strengths and qualifications most suited to the position you are pursuing…. Read more »
Read MoreQuote of the day: “All that we ARE, is a result of all that we have THOUGHT” — Buddha
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