An outstanding resume is a critical component of a successful job search and career development strategy, but – as I have written about several times now – it is just a piece of the puzzle. Read more
I am always surprised to continually hear from people who randomly send out a bunch of resumes and feel surprised that they haven’t heard back from employers.
Of course, success using that method can – and does – happen, but not as often as it did in the old days. You know… when the economy was stable. Read more
Today, I have a big announcement. But first, some backstory….
One of the hallmarks of Tandem’s services – what I believe is a huge differentiator – is a commitment to creating a “best in class” experience. That means, in addition to staying on top of what’s going on in the world of Human Resources and Career Development, I want to ensure that I am always providing the highest quality, most relevant services and tools.
Over the years that has meant regularly refining my approach to HR consulting – striving to offer the tools and advice that can help to make organizations the best employers that they can be. On the Career Development / Resume Writing side, it has meant continually tweaking my process so that it provides the most value for individuals on a quest to find and maintain fulfilling careers. It’s about a lot more than a new resume, and clients love it.
Any top-notch HR professional will tell you that a resume is a critical piece of the job search puzzle, but only one piece. Much to some client’s surprise, I am constantly saying that an outstanding resume is only a prerequisite, a starting point, a foundation. It’s the beginning of what should a be a multi-pronged approach that moves you from “looking for a job” to “managing a career.”
With all of that texture in place, I am happy to announce a significant new feature that will make Tandem’s process even more valuable.
I recently completed a guide: Beyond an Outstanding Resume. The guide is a way of providing clients with an outline and some specific tools for managing a multi-faceted career management approach that goes beyond submitting resumes and crossing fingers. The guide provides 12 steps that, when completed, will lead to more job search success and, ultimately, career fulfillment.
It gives client suggestions and tools beyond an outstanding resume that will help to fuel professional development. Of course the list isn’t all inclusive – there are certainly more than 12 ideas that might be appropriate. However, based on my experience, I believe that the twelve activities in the guide make a powerful combination. Ideally, clients will focus on tackling one new activity each week for a total of twelve weeks. Naturally, though, you can progress at whatever speed you’d like.
Do you need help getting your resume and/or career back on track? NOW is the time to get in touch!
It’s already started. The rush of e-mails from people who want this year to be better than the last.
This year, I want you to do work that you love.
As I say over and over… Resolutions can, at times, seem overwhelming. You may be trying to find your way in terms of what makes sense for your career in 2012. I encourage you to make it as easy as possible by tapping into your natural talents and skill set. Strive to be more of the person you ARE as opposed to wasting energy doing something you don’t enjoy or – worse yet – something in pursuit of a templated notion of success.
In honor of revitalizing your career, this month’s promotion is all about being sure you are on track. I offer an incredibly useful Career Development assessment that helps to point clients in the right direction. More than that, though, it gets to the bottom of what makes you tick so that you can fully utilize the best of you. That’s helpful for anyone at any time.
This month, when you sign on for my resume writing services, you can add on this assessment at a discount.
Feel free to get in touch with some information regarding your current situation. I can then respond with some ideas and pricing information.
The time is NOW.
Happy New Year!
Back in October, I announced an end-of-year promotion. With just a couple of weeks left in the year, don’t forget to jump on this offer while you can.
Many people have given this package as a gift. It’s perfect for a job seeker or someone looking to boost their career. Read more
Each year, as people settle into autumn and begin to think about the giving season ahead, I like to lend some blog space to the importance of empowering others and creating a world where everyone has a chance to succeed.
Also at this time of year, I like to roll out a promotion that – in addition to being a fantastic deal – also serves to help those in need.
Today, I am eager to announce that I have decided to make the promotional package I recently announced a permanent promotion.
It’s called Tandem’s Toolkit, and I firmly believe that it’s the perfect package of job search documents.
In addition to the bare essentials – a powerful resume and a compelling, individualized cover letter template – Tandem’s Toolkit includes:
- A personalized resume follow-up letter template, allowing you to send a targeted letter after each resume submission.
and
- A sharp, LinkedIn-ready companion to your resume – ready for posting on LinkedIn or other boards of interest.
Here’s the best news…. Specific pricing depends on your career level, years of experience (etc.), but the minimum savings is $90.
And, when you purchase the package between October and December, I’ll give $5 to CARE International (Tandem’s Charity of Choice this year) and $5 to Create Jobs (added 11/7/2011).
So, you’ll get outstanding new job search documents AND the great feeling that comes with giving back. You can’t beat that. Just be sure to mention this blog post when you make your initial contact.
As I said last week, we’re all connected as world citizens – we have to watch out for one another, especially in these rough economic times.
Send off an e-mail to help yourself and – along the way – those in need.
Recently, I put together (what I think is) my best package/promo ever. It includes a suite of job-search documents that set you up for success for a more effective job search and/or a robust career. Read more
Based on the response, August’s promotion was Tandem’s best ever. So… it will continue through September. Here are the details again: Read more
Social media savvy is becoming an increasingly critical component of your “career management” efforts. For example, a presence on LinkedIn is essential for most people – whether searching for work or not.
It makes perfect sense that, over the last few years, some of my most popular promotions have been those that include a discounted, profile-friendly version of a freshly minted resume.
This month, I am happy to announce that I have overhauled my most value packed suite of documents – Tandem’s Toolkit – so that it includes a LinkedIn version of your incredible new resume.
In addition to the bare essentials – a sharp resume and a compelling cover letter template – Tandem’s Toolkit includes:
• A personalized resume follow-up letter template, allowing you to send a targeted letter after each resume submission.
and
• A powerful, profile-ready companion to your resume ready for posting on LinkedIn.
Here’s the best news…. Specific pricing depends on your career level, years of experience (etc.), but the minimum savings is $90.
So, what are you waiting for! Send off a message to learn more about (what I think is) the best promotion in Tandem’s history.
This month’s promotion has been one of the most well received ever. As LinkedIn profiles have become increasingly more essential, this promotion has really resonated with clients. Read more
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