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"Learn why Resume to Referral is one of the top resume writing firms on the Internet today."PRESS RELEASE - FEBRUARY 2006
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Executive Resume Writing Services"It's No Brag If It's True."
Springfield Author and Career Specialist Publishes Sixth BookSpringfield, Ohio -- February 9, 2006 -- Well-known Springfield author and career specialist, Teena Rose, says, "It's no brag if it's true. That's why I wrote my book."
How to Design, Write and Compile a Brag Book is Ms. Rose's sixth book on careers and professional advancement. Owner of Resume to Referral, a career coaching and resume service, Teena is a strong advocate of the newest 'job search' phenomenon -- the brag book. "Brag books are hot right now and I'm certain the trend will continue," she stated during a recent interview. "It's another chance for people to sell themselves to a potential employer. It gives job seekers another tool to elaborate on special skills and workplace accomplishments (and) more people are using them to stand out from the crowd."
So, just what is a brag book? Well, it's a record of accomplishment in your professional life. Think of it as a colorful extension of your black-and-white resume. A brag book paints a multi-dimensional image of you by providing more details, facts and figures about your achievements on the job -- and the documentation to back it up.
We asked Teena to provide some suggestions to help you compile and use a brag book of your own to find that perfect job faster. Here are some key tips from the author.
1. Include things like a copy of your resume, letters of recommendation (especially from your previous employers), copies of diplomas, licenses and certificates, customer letters, recognition letters from superiors and, of course, awards.
2. Don't let the brag book become a hodge-podge. Carefully consider each item before you decide to include it. It shouldn't look like a scrapbook. It should be neat and organized.
3. Don't be modest. Remember, it's no brag if it's true. If you won the sales leader award 14 months running, that's worth including in your brag book.
4. Customize your brag book for different job markets. For a job in sales, go heavy on satisfied customer letters. For a position in marketing and promotion, include a fact sheet of accomplishments, including charts that show increases in sales at your last position.
5. Present the brag book during the interview.
6. Your presentation should look professional. Spend a few dollars to have it printed (and even pamphlet-bound) professionally at your local office supply super store. Only print up what you need.
It's a competitive job market with all of the layoffs within the automotive industry and the service sector over the past few years. Anything you can do to make a stronger impression works in your favor.
As Teena states in her latest career book: "It's all about selling excellence." Sounds like an excellent way to kick off a new job search.
About Resume to Referral
Teena Rose, President of Resume to Referral, is a certified and published resume writer, personal brander, interview trainer, and careerist. View Teena Rose's bio, read articles, and learn more ways you can improve your resume, speed your job search, survive downsizing, improve negotiation skills, and more.
Established in 1999, Resume to Referral has helped thousands of individuals launch, advance and switch careers. The company offers tiered resume packages including comprehensive resume development from scratch to resume revamp services. Resume to Referral is a member of the Better Business Bureau.# # #
PRESS RELEASE - NOVEMBER 2005
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Teena Rose, President
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Executive Resume Writing ServicesGaining the Edge in a Tight Job Market
Springfield, Ohio, Company Blends Personal Service and Internet SolutionsSpringfield, Ohio -- November 10, 2005 -- "With the Fed tightening the money supply, the outsourcing of high-end jobs and general belt tightening across the corporate spectrum, I'm seeing more and more middle- and upper-tier managers than ever before."
Teena Rose knows the job market as an industry insider and nationally recognized authority on today's most effective job search techniques. Founder of Resume to Referral, this Springfield-based careerist, certified resume preparer and renowned author of numerous books on making it in a tough economy, spoke frankly during a recent telephone interview. "The day of the cookie-cutter approach to finding the right job is long gone ... (it) used to be you'd finish school, get a job, stay with a company and retire with a nice pension," Mrs. Rose stated.
Today, targeting a position takes professionalism and accuracy. "If you're just starting out, your needs are a lot different than if you're trying to transition 10 years of sales (experience) to a teaching position at a business school."
That's why Resume to Referral was born in 1999 -- to bring the efficiency and convenience of the Internet to today's increasingly complex job market, while maintaining that all-important personal touch. With the typical employee changing jobs 6.4 times during a career, the era of 30 years, a gold watch and out is over, as most of us know from personal experience. Today, the wise job seeker looks for every advantage. Most of those advantages are on the Internet, if you know how to access and use them.
Today, 75% of all companies rate the Internet as the most cost-effective means of finding the best candidates. Why? Sheer volume. Unlike a help wanted classified in the local press, a listing on Monster.com gets worldwide exposure, provides a detailed job description and identifies qualities of good candidates. The Internet is global and an inexpensive means of recruiting the top echelon of applicants.
"We work with our executive clients to develop a complete (search) program ... a strategy to not only find the right job, but to advance careers," Teena Rose said. "Today, if you don't use Internet resources, you're severely limiting your career options."
When asked to describe her services and resources, Teena said, 'We keep up to date with job market trends, hot sectors, trends in education at the university level -- all of these factors come into play when we develop an executive job search strategy."
The staff at Resume to Referral offered the following suggestions for expanding your job search on the Internet:
1. Register with national job sites like Monster.com and Jobs.com. They work, so say these experts.
2. Visit the sites of companies within your industry. Many list current job openings.
3. Develop several resumes for on-line and off-line use. If you don't know how to prep the perfect resume, hire a professional. It's a bargain and a great ROI.
4. Join on-line news groups that focus on job-skills development. You'll learn a lot.
5. Read up on the latest in job search protocols. Believe this: what was acceptable five years ago is not the way to go today.
Company founder and CEO, Teena Rose, has authored a number of books that provide guidance, support and practical how-to information to job seekers, from 'new to the field' to 'experienced professionals' seeking to maximize the advantage of experience. Teena is a certified resume preparer, an interview coach and a careerist who has written Cracking the Code to Pharmaceutical Sales, The 20-Minute Cover Letter Fixer and the recently-released How to Design, Write and Compile a Quality Brag Book.
The experts agree, the hiring companies agree: if you're working the job market, you've got to go Net. And, if you're new to the Internet employment search arena, call an expert to guide you along your digital career path.# # #
PRESS RELEASE - SEPTEMBER 2005
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Teena Rose, President
Resume to Referral
937.325.2149
Professional Resume ServicesJob Seekers Realize Benefits of Resume Services in Deflated Economy
'Resume to Referral' Addresses Changing Job LandscapeSpringfield, Ohio -- September 13, 2005 -- From an office in Springfield, Ohio, Teena Rose, President of Resume to Referral, has provided career coaching, resume writing and editing services for more than six years. During this time, she's watched the job and recruiting market evolve, assisting career advancements that could never have happened without her keen resume development skills. This dedicated, specialized attention has supported clients ranging from new college graduates needing to carve a niche, to career-changers and corporate executives seeking that next level advancement.
Most people lack this advantageous bird's eye view to truly develop a superior resume on their own. Most of us see one, maybe two resumes in our lifetime. But in today's tight job market, employers demand more than education, experience and credentials from candidates. The growing importance on resumes has propelled interest in professional resume services across the nation, and abroad.
"The best resume will minimize the time it takes to find a job, and will attract more offers, higher salary and full benefits packages," states Teena Rose, who's clients include support-level, mid-tier, and executive professionals. "I believe resumes should 'sell', not 'tell'. When it's read next to other candidate's with basically the same skills, you need something more to make yours stand out. This may be a striking visual presentation, emphasized career milestones or superior word choice. I put myself in the employers' position, and am able to see qualities in candidates they often overlook in themselves. Simply phrasing skills and accomplishments different will make an immeasurable impact in the reader's mind."
In addition to a tight job market, the actual job search process has changed, more than most people realize. Professional resume services, like Resume to Referral, ensure each word impresses both human and computer eyes. Data must be keyword-rich and able to rank high in skills searches. This proactive cataloging attention makes a significant impact on one's job search success.
Teena Rose is a certified and published resume writer, interview trainer and careerist. Visit Resume to Referral to read the many free career articles and learn more ways you can improve your resume, speed your job search, survive downsizing, improve negotiation skills, and more.
About Resume to Referral
Established in 1999, Resume to Referral has helped thousands of individuals launch, advance and switch careers. The company offers tiered resume packages including comprehensive resume development from scratch to resume revamp services. Resume to Referral is a member of the Better Business Bureau.# # #
