Road Warriors get a Break! Good News for Job-Related Travel! According to www.compensation.BLR.com, “The Internal Revenue Service has raised the standard-mileage-reimbursement rate for the final six months of 2008, citing recent increases in gasoline prices. The IRS normally updates the mileage rates once a year in the fall for the next calendar year. The rate… Read more »
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FACEBOOK & NETWORKING SITES I admit, at first I thought the idea of Facebook, MySpace, YouTube and other networking sites were, well, silly. It seemed juvenile and strange… not to mention an invasion of privacy. Why would anyone put pictures of family members on a site where virtually EVERYONE could look at them? I didn’t… Read more »
Read MoreUNUSUAL JOBS A special thanks to Laura DiCarlo of Career Directors International (CDI) for sending this over to me. Thought I’d share it with you! +++++ CareerBuilder.com released a new survey on Unusual (and Fun) Jobs A to Z. They asked 8,700 works and the following are the top entrants, A to Z: A –… Read more »
Read MoreEXECUTIVE MBAs Considering advancing your education even further? Executive MBA programs are known for turning managers into full-fledged executive and c-level leaders, showing you how to think strategically, motivate staff, and expand business. In an article in the Wall Street Journal’s Career Journal, these are the top 5: 1. Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management2…. Read more »
Read MoreResumes 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 »
Read MoreSEPTEMBER 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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