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Global resume expert and executive resume writer Laura Smith-Proulx, CCMC, CPRW, CIC is a former recruiter with a 98% success rate opening doors to prestigious jobs with powerfully branded resumes, LinkedIn Profiles, and portfolios that capture the attention of hiring authorities. The principal of An Expert Resume, she is a 6-time international award nominee for excellence in resume writing, as well as a Certified Professional Resume ... (Read More)

Item Five: Cultivate Connections To Last Your Whole Career When Tom Peters coined the term “The CEO of Me Inc.” in his 1997 article, The Brand Called You, I wonder if he realized the full ramifications of this concept.  His focus was about defining your personal brand, and this is truly important, especially from a job search perspective, but he’s a pretty sharp guy.  I’m sure he realized that looking at your career as a business ... (Read More)

The Network of Indian Professionals (NetIP) is a professional, non-profit organization dedicated to the overall achievement and advancement of South Asian professionals. The primary focus of the organization is to foster a bond among South Asian professionals to unite and support each other locally, as well as to give back and contribute positively to the communities in which we live and work. Join us this year at: The 18th Annual NetIP ... (Read More)

Just a quick reminder to all employers out there that recruiting is advertising!  Back in the day, we used to pay by the line for print ads.  An ad reading “Admin Asst, law firm, comp skills, fx 555-5555” was all we could afford.  Never mind the inability to target your response (we’ve talked about that before) and focus on the notion of advertising.  What in that ad is going to convince a good administrative assistant they should ... (Read More)

Contributed by: Brett Farmiloe, Purue the Passion Arte Nathan has staffed over 80,000 people in his life time.  When he was staffing the Wynn Casino in Las Vegas he was banned from all other casinos on the strip because competitor’s employees would ambush him and beg to work for him.   What did this HR legend have to offer the Pursue the Passion crew?  Here are seven lessons and interview excerpts that were gathered from our forty-five minute ... (Read More)

There are lots of resources out there offering resume tips that will help you get that first interview.  Check out this list of common mistakes and make sure you avoid them.  Get in the door for that first interview and show them you’ve got what it takes! Mistake 1 – Focusing Too Much on Responsibilities – Yes, you should be noting what you did but make sure you also mention the results.  Instead of saying made 60 sales calls per day, say ... (Read More)

Education is a sure fire way to increase your marketability in the workforce. Yet, if you are seeking a career change, education can be a very time intensive and lengthy process. When considering this change there are many options to weigh. • How long will the process take? • Do you need a degree or do certificates or graduate programs exist? • Is there demand for the job, once you are educated? • What is motivating your ... (Read More)