Why a Candidates Brand is Important

Why a Candidates Brand is Important How do you define your personal brand as a job seeker? How do you as an employer assess whether a candidate epitomises your company’s brand?  What is your personal brand? Do you have one? And is it important to have one, given our very “brand aware” society, to actually have a personal marketing strategy? As an employer, what do you look for when considering potential employees for your company. Someone who will embrace your own company’s brand and values? How easy is it to hire in this format? Let’s take Innocent Drinks. A recognisable brand in the congested drinks markets. Their values are natural, responsible, commercial, entrepreneurial, generous. Their “work for us” section really talks to potential employees in their distinguishable and colloquial tone. Those candidates applying for live or speculative roles are encouraged to shout about how they are different and show innovation in their application. You can carry your personal brand from beyond your CV with your social media presence. It is not new news that a potential employer is definitely going to look at you across all channels. Not just LinkedIn, but those pics of you in your bikini or getting horridly drunk at a party, are going to form part of their assessment of your brand perception. It is a risky strategy to behave without awareness unless you are working (or hoping to) for a brand like Diageo possibly! What does an employer look for when considering a person’s brand? Values:  Shared principles and values such as integrity and passion are important, but how do you assess whether a candidate has this? Assess this during face to face interviews by asking them to demonstrate where these values have been prominent in their current or previous roles. In any action a candidate takes, in everything they say, you are assessing their brand value. Experience:  What is the commercial value of the candidate’s professional and personal expertise and how does this elevate your brand further? Of course, if someone has worked for a competitor, this could give a new employer a distinct advantage but this is a short term fix. In a cumulative assessment, what does their entire work experience present to you and is this to your benefit? The person:  If you took the DNA of your brand and understood what that looks like, does the potential candidate presented to you possess these qualities? Are they your brand ambassador? If the answer is “no”, think very hard about whether they are the right hire. Potential:  A brand is ever evolving and is not set in stone so does this person represent where the brand is heading on its journey? This for me is where a good partnership-led recruiter is worth their weight in gold as they will be the best insights into who is out there in the market looking for this next career move. How do recruiters help brand perception? As an employer- allow your recruiter to come and meet the key stakeholders in the business so that they can understand where the business is at currently and what the growth plans and strategy are. The recruiter you partner with, and develop this relationship with, then becomes YOUR brand ambassador in the market on-going. As a job seeker, a good recruiter should build up a knowledge of your current skills and motivations to assist you in developing your personal brand. A simple strategy I advise my candidates is quite old school; what is your elevator pitch? Think about this for a minute. A 20 second overview of who you are, what you do and what you want.  A brand should be unique: it is how you differentiate yourself from your competition and if you remember that, then your personal or company brand will stand out.

Get Your Brand Name Out There By Freelance Writing - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Get Your Brand Name Out There By Freelance Writing - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Today, I spoke with Michelle Goodman, who is one of the more well-known freelance writings in the career space.   Writing for publications is an extremely important self-promotion, value delivery and a compensation machine for your personal brand.   Ive done it before and there is no reason you cant.   Whether its paid or unpaid, freelance writing can help you get your name out there, attract traffic to your website and build your profile, for the next opportunity.   Michelle has some great advice for you! Michelle, how challenging is it to pursue a freelance writing career? It’s definitely not for slackers or the thin-skinned. If you want to make a full-time living as a freelancer you have to be willing to continuously hustle for work and convince editors and outsourcing managers why you’re the right independent professional for the job. And unless you’re writing a book or doing a lengthy contract for one client, you’ll have to balance multiple deadlines for multiple clients each week. So staying off YouTube during business hours is key. But researching, writing, editing, incessantly marketing yourself, and being a time management ninja is only part of the equation; you also need to educate yourself on things like setting your rates, negotiating contracts, and paying your taxes as a self-employed professional. How did you build up your writing portfolio to a point where you have a column on mainstream media sites? I’ve been freelancing for sixteen years, so it was probably inevitable. One journalism gig leads to another, and since I knew I wasn’t going to be content writing for a community newspaper or an obscure newsletter the rest of my life, I kept reaching for bigger, better, and more visible writing gigs. Once you’ve done a couple high-visibility projects (writing for a well-read newspaper, magazine, website, or book anthology), people start to call you. Not always. But you don’t find yourself having to beat down quite so many doors. Like all columnists I know, I was tapped to write my MSM column by an editor who saw my work somewhere else and called to offer me a job. What 3-5 tips do you have for someone just starting out in the freelance world? 1. Set up a website touting your experience, work samples, and so on. Send an email and social media blast to everyone you know announcing that you’ve just opened your doors for business. Media layoffs are pretty much the norm these days, which means there’s more competition than ever before. To ensure you’re as employable as possible, cultivate a couple of specialties and work to diversify your skills and client base. In other words, don’t just write about travel. Write about business or health too. And don’t just look to newspapers and magazines. Write for digital media outlets and the business sector too. 2. Look for freelance job leads on sites like Sologig.com, FreelanceSwitch.com, and RatRaceRebellion.com. (Avoid “Earn $$$ working from home!” Google ads; most are scams.) Craigslist and your industry-specific discussion list of choice are also great places to find work. While you may need to do a freebie or two to line an empty portfolio, be careful not to give away the farm. 3. Meet and learn from other indie professionals using social networks such as Biznik, LinkedIn, and the industry-specific mediabistro. Don’t skimp on offline elbow rubbing with other indie workers; the local chapter of your professional association of choice can help here. Next to a satisfied client, the best source of referrals is another self-employed pro who has more work than they can handle. 4. If you don’t know the first thing about running a business, it’s time you picked up a book on the topic (ahem) or took a class. For example, SCORE offers affordable classes as well as free business counseling to new freelancers and entrepreneurs. 5. If you still have a day job, take advantage of all it has to offer: steady income that you can (and should) stockpile so that you don’t have to live month to month when you do flee the cube, training in key software and business practices, extra-credit projects that can yield impressive work samples for your portfolio, and a built-in professional network of coworkers, customers, vendors, and business partnersâ€"all of whom might hire or refer you for future freelance work. What are the personal branding benefits of having such a career? Every writer goes through the “What name should I use?” dilemma when they first start to publish. People wonder, Should I include my middle name? Use a pseudonym? My married or pre-married name? How about a business name for my website and cards? Chose your byline (and if relevant, business name) wisely because once you start publishing online and in print using that name, you’ll build some serious Google rankings and you won’t to want to change it. Choose the most unique version of your name for optimum searchability. The beauty of writing articles, books, and blog posts (on high-traffic, well-written sites) is that they’re free ads for your writing business. One well-placed, brilliantly written article with your name on it can lead to a call or email from another publication editor, an agent, or an editor at a book publishing house, asking you to come aboard. This happens to seasoned, exceptional writers all the time. About the pseudonym thing: Unless you’re writing racy or genre fiction, I don’t recommend it. The more people who associate You, the Person with You, the Published Author, the better your word of mouth will be. And if you plan to be a journalist, definitely skip the made-up name; transparency is key for reporters. How could someone manage to write, while having a full-time job? Because it can take weeks, months, or longer to build up a solid, full-time client base, keep your day job for as long as humanly possible. Some part-time freelancers do their writing and research before work, some do on the bus or train they take to work, some do it during their lunch hour, some do it evenings and weekends, and many do a combination of all these. Last summer, I worked a part-time contract gig for four months because the opportunity and pay were too good to turn down. Fortunately I could do 75 percent of the work from home. But when I had to go in the office, I edited my stories on the commute (if I was bussing), came up with article introductions that I saved via digital recorder (if I was driving), snuck in interviews with sources during my lunch break (from the cafeteria, complete with Bluetooth and laptop), and worked again after dinner when I got home. When you cut back on “Law and Order” and lengthy phone calls with your BFF, you can accomplish a lot. You just have to be disciplined. I hear single, child-free people lament all the time that they’re stuck in a cube from 9 to 6 and couldn’t possibly meet clients or look for freelance work. These people haven’t tried hard enough. I have yet to meet a majority of my clients, as many of them live 3,000 miles away, and we do the bulk of our business via email, not phone. If you can shop online, IM your friends, and update your Facebook status at work, then surely you research new freelance job leads, hobnob with other self-employed professionals, and email potential clients. Just make sure that you use your own computer or mobile device and that you do your freelance work during your lunch hour or scheduled breaks. If this isn’t possible, then you’ll have to learn to wake with the birds. It’s the only way. Michelle Goodman fled the cube in 1992 to become a freelance writer and has yet to look back. In 2006, she decided to cram as much detail as she could about flexible, boss-free, and otherwise nontraditional careers into a book: The Anti 9-to-5 Guide: Practical Career Advice for Women Who Think Outside the Cube, which Seal Press published in 2007. In 2008, she wrote the “sequel,” My So-Called Freelance Life: How to Survive and Thrive as a Creative Professional for Hire. She writes a weekly career column for ABCNews.com and a blog called Nine to Thrive for NWjobs.com.

3 Methods to Build Your Personal Vocabulary - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

3 Methods to Build Your Personal Vocabulary - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Do you have a personal vocabulary? Do you have a list of words or phrases that you regularly use to describe yourself? For most of us, the answer is no. One thing I have learned from all of the Birkman feedback I have given in the last three years is that most of us do not see ourselves the way other people see us. Whether you are writing a resume, a LinkedIn profile, or just crafting an answer to the interview question, “Tell me about yourself,” the key is to be authentic. You want to describe yourself how you are perceived and not how you want to be perceived. You do not want to sell an image that is not authentic. I am going to give you several methods for building a personal vocabulary list that you can use in describing yourself. Assessments You have likely taken a few personality assessments in your life. This could be Meyers-Briggs (MBTI), Birkman, DISC, Strength Finders, Kolbe, or others. Get those reports out and pick out the words and phrases that resonate with you. I use the Strength Phrases in the Components Section of the Birkman report. There are eleven behaviors and the report provides three strength phrases for each for a total of thirty-three phrases. I have the client pick out 8-15 phrases that resonate with them. I then have them translate the phrases into their own language. You can do this with terms from any of the reports. The take away is these phrases have to resonate with you AND you need to translate them into phrases that you are completely comfortable using. This is step one in building your personal vocabulary list. LinkedIn recommendations Sort through your LinkedIn recommendations and look for phrases that people have used to describe you. You can do this with past recommendations that people have written for jobs that you have applied for. Similarly, you can pull out old job reviews or evaluations that were written about your performance. Look for words and phrases that they used to describe you and your performance. You may want to use these phrases as is or do some minor tweaking to make it more comfortable for you and your personal vocabulary list. Friends, Colleagues, and Family Create a list of friends, colleagues, and even family that you know and trust. Ask them to create a short list of 3-5 words or phrases that describe you. You may be very surprised! Another fun one is to ask If I were an animal, what animal would I be and why? Only use this with people you really trust!! Again, You may want to use these phrases as is or do some minor tweaking to make them feel more comfortable for you to use on your personal vocabulary list. Using these three methods you should be able to build a fairly comprehensive personal vocabulary list of words and phrases. You will want to use this personal vocabulary when writing your brand story. What words are in your personal vocabulary? Marc Miller â€" Career Pivot Check out my book Repurpose Your Career â€" A Practical Guide for Baby Boomers Do not forget to follow me on Twitter or FaceBook

How to Prepare for a Job Interview - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

How to Prepare for a Job Interview - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career A job interview is the final step before getting the job. It’s the most critical step because if the candidate does not convince the decision maker of being the ideal candidate, the job goes to someone else. Preparing for the interview is not to be taken lightly. To win this tough competition, one needs to invest time and effort, must feel commitment, and must persevere. Following are a few practical steps. The single most important thing to do during interview preparation is to hold live mock interviews with someone experienced and competent in this area. Practice the 20 most common interview questions again and again until you feel confident. Focus on learning about the prospective employer’s problems and immediate needs. Prepare for reciting fact-based success stories from your past that are relevant to what you’ve learned about the hirer’s needs. Practice, practice, and practice some more. You’ll be happy you did! Learn as much as you can about the company. Begin with the company’s Web site, and look at every page. Drill down into details to mine specifics you could talk about with the interviewer. Find out who are the people you’ll interview with, and evaluate their LinkedIn profiles. Check out who they’re connected with on LinkedIn. Attempt sleuthing into the company via these connections to find out about the company’s culture and, possibly, specifics about the position. Find out what your interviewers are tweeting about. This might be challenging because people sometimes use pseudonyms. Use topsy.com for your research. Do searches on YouTube and Vimeo. Don’t underestimate what you can find out in these hidden places. Look for and review blogs posted by your contacts at the company. Use free tools to gain additional knowledgeâ€"for example, klout.com and blog.linkedin.com. Do Google searches on both the interviewers and the firm. Go through several pages of the results. Answer the following questions. Do you fit into the organization? Do you have the skills, education, and experience required? Do you possess experiences and skills to offer in support of the company’s mission statement? Can you recite via a vignette or two some past experiences that would serve as a natural evolution into company growth? Engage with the interviewer via questions that prove your value. Ask questions you already know the answers to. Show the interviewer that you’re very familiar with the industry and the company’s competition. Preparing for a winning interview is hard work and takes many hours, if not days. By doing such preparation, one gains not only specific knowledge but also a lot of confidence. How to Prepare for a Job Interview - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career A job interview is the final step before getting the job. It’s the most critical step because if the candidate does not convince the decision maker of being the ideal candidate, the job goes to someone else. Preparing for the interview is not to be taken lightly. To win this tough competition, one needs to invest time and effort, must feel commitment, and must persevere. Following are a few practical steps. 1 . The single most important thing to do during interview preparation is to hold live mock interviews with someone experienced and competent in this area. Practice the 20 most common interview questions again and again until you feel confident. Focus on learning about the prospective employer’s problems and immediate needs. Prepare for reciting fact-based success stories from your past that are relevant to what you’ve learned about the hirer’s needs. Practice, practice, and practice some more. You’ll be happy you did! 2. Learn as much as you can about the company. Begin with the company’s Web site, and look at every page. Drill down into details to mine specifics you could talk about with the interviewer. Find out who are the people you’ll interview with, and evaluate their LinkedIn profiles. Check out who they’re connected with on LinkedIn. Attempt sleuthing into the company via these connections to find out about the company’s culture and, possibly, specifics about the position. Find out what your interviewers are tweeting about. This might be challenging because people sometimes use pseudonyms. Use topsy.com for your research. Do searches on YouTube and Vimeo. Don’t underestimate what you can find out in these hidden places. Look for and review blogs posted by your contacts at the company. Use free tools to gain additional knowledgeâ€"for example, klout.com and blog.linkedin.com. Do Google searches on both the interviewers and the firm. Go through several pages of the results. 3. Answer the following questions. Do you fit into the organization? Do you have the skills, education, and experience required? Do you possess experiences and skills to offer in support of the company’s mission statement? Can you recite via a vignette or two some past experiences that would serve as a natural evolution into company growth? 4. Engage with the interviewer via questions that prove your value. Ask questions you already know the answers to. Show the interviewer that you’re very familiar with the industry and the company’s competition. Preparing for a winning interview is hard work and takes many hours, if not days. By doing such preparation, one gains not only specific knowledge but also a lot of confidence.

A Glossary of Flexible Work Terms from FlexJobs [Guest Post] - Career Pivot

A Glossary of Flexible Work Terms from FlexJobs [Guest Post] - Career Pivot A Glossary of Flexible Work Terms If you’re thinking of saying sayonara to office life and starting a new chapter by working remotely, you’re not alone. But chances are as you’ve perused job listings, there might be some terminology that you’re just not familiar with. So forget about whipping out your Webster’sâ€"here’s your glossary of flexible work terms to help you determine which arrangement is right for you. Telecommute For many people,a telecommuting jobis a holy grail in the world of remote work. Essentially, telecommuting means that you can work from home and not have to go into the office unless otherwise indicated. (Goodbye cubicle life, annoying coworkers, and office drama!) And if you live in New Zealand but the job you really want is in New Jersey, you might be able to apply if the job description doesn’t require a location-specific job candidate. Alternative Schedule But let’s say that you don’t mind schlepping into an office. It’s just the hellish rush hour traffic that you loathe. Well, an alternative schedule job might help solve that problem. In this flexible work arrangement, you will still most likely trek into an office, but at an adjusted arrival and departure time. So instead of starting at 9:00 a.m. (after being stuck in traffic for over an hour), you might shift your hours and start your workday at7:30 a.m., and then leave at3:30 p.m.â€"avoiding traffic and also being able to pick up your kids from school, too. Remote Work Much like its name implies, remote work is the work you do remotely (i.e., not in an office). Depending on the job, this might be done on a part-time or a full-time schedule. Flexible Schedules Flexible schedules apply both to remote jobs as well as in-office positions and can shift and adapt to the needs of the worker. You might find that you need to leave the office earlier on some days, or even take a Friday off and work on the weekend instead to catch up. All of this is possible with aflexible schedule. Although flexible schedules are usually associated with telecommuting jobs, you might be able to find a traditional in-office job that allows you to have a flexible schedule. The good part is that a flexible schedule means that you can adapt your workday as needed without having to take a personal or sick day, or even potentially lose pay. Compressed Workweek You don’t mind working outside your homeâ€"but you sure would like to have a shorter workweek. That’s where a compressed workweek comes into play. A compressed workweek is usually done at a workspace, and allows a worker to work longer hours four days a week (most likely Mondayâ€"Thursday), so that they can have the fifth day, Friday, totally free. Freelance/Contract Gigs Want complete and total control over your work schedule? Try on freelancing for size. Freelance or contract work means that you get to choose exactly when you work, for whom you work, where you work, and for how long. Some freelancers will have more than one client at a time, and depending on the gigs, you might be able to earn a full-time salary just by freelancing. The caveat: unless you land longer freelance gigs or even semi-permanent ones, you’ll find yourself job searching more frequently as you look for new assignments. Digital Nomad By far the cool kids in the telecommuting world, digital nomads take remote work to the next level. They aren’t bound by their home offices (or even their own country, for that matter), as they traverse the globe and work at the same time. While some remote companies applaud the efforts of these digital nomads, other remote employers might not want an employee who in Mumbai one day, and Memphis the next. R.O.W.E. Acronyms can be tough to translate. In this case, a R.O.W.E. stands for Results Only Work Environment. For a fair share of remote companies, this is how they operate. Instead of counting productivity by the amount of time workers spend behind the computer, a R.O.W.E.-based organization only counts the work produced. So if a project only took you three hours to complete, you don’t have to sit at your desk for eight hours. BYOD We know what you’re thinking, and no, BYOD is, uh,notthe same thing as BYOB. BYOD means Bring Your Own Device, which signifies that you will be using your own equipment (computer, laptop, scanner, phone, printer, and so on) in order to do your work effectively. Some remote companies will provide equipment to its workers (or even offer a stipend if they follow a BYOD policy). It’s something to take into consideration if your equipment is a little on the old or outdated side, and you are applying for a job that has a BYOD setup. Work-from-Home Job, Work-at-Home Job, Remote Job All of these terms mean the same thing; youwillbe able to work from home. But bear in mind that the first two (work-from-home and work-at-home) are often associated withjob scams, so be careful and diligent when reading job descriptions to ensure that you’re applying for a legitimate position. After all, it’s estimated that for every one real work-at-home job, there are upwards of nearly 100 job scams. While it shouldn’t scare you off from applying for remote positions, it’s something to keep in mind and be aware of while you job search. Hopefully this glossary of flexible work terms makes your job hunt clearer and easier as you find your way to flexible workâ€"and work-life balance! Thispostwas written by JenniferParris, Career Writer for FlexJobs, an award-winning service that helps job-seekers find professional opportunities that offer work flexibility, such astelecommuting, freelance, part-time or alternative schedules.To learn more aboutJennifer, visitFlexJobs.comor tweet@flexjobs. Like what you just read? Share it with your friends using the buttons above. Like What You Read? Get Career Pivot Insights Check out the Repurpose Your Career Podcast Do You Need Help With ...

12 Steps To Start A Freelancing Business (And Why You Should) - CareerAlley

12 Steps To Start A Freelancing Business (And Why You Should) - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. As of late 2018, around 57 million Americans considered themselves to be freelancers. Those are pretty big numbers, and if economic trends and figures are to be believed, theyre only going to get bigger. Freelancing is taking off in a major way, and its not hard to understand why. The benefits of freelancing are manifold. You dont answer to a boss; you work wherever you like and whenever you like; you get to choose your clients, and so forth. There are many benefits of freelancing. You dont answer to a boss; you work wherever and whenever you like and you get to choose your clients Tweet This Of course, starting your own freelancing business isnt easy. If it was, it wouldnt be half as rewarding as it is. There are a number of steps youll need to take before you consider getting started in the business. Its not as easy as simply deciding what you want to do and starting to draw up a client base (although thats definitely part of it). Freelancing can feel like an arduous journey, but when the work is flowing in, youll feel like it was worth it. Here are 12 steps to starting a freelancing business. 1. Brush up on your finance When youre a freelancer, nobodys going to manage your paychecks for you. Youll need to make sure youre on top of your invoices when theyre due, how youre going to get paid, et cetera. This is one of the most important aspects of the job. If youre looking for a solid invoice tool to help you, try this online invoice maker from Hiveage itll give you a great headstart. Professional-quality invoices get you paid quicker! 2. Understand the scope of your venture What do you actually want to do with your freelancing business? Are you going to use this as your main source of income, or is this something that youre doing to drum up business on the side or chase a major life goal? Whatever the answer, it definitely pays to have a solid and well-crafted business plan, even if youre a freelancer. Youll need it for the future. 3. Create a list of goals You wont get very far if the goals youre thinking of arent actuated in some way. You need to write down exactly what youre hoping to do at every step of your business journey. Start small secure a web domain, decide on the name of your business, think about the size of your operation, et cetera and then you can start on the big stuff. 4. Dont chase the same audience as everyone else If youre tempted to start a business because you saw someone else succeeding in that area and thought it cant be that hard, you might want to think again. Finding a profitable niche market is definitely more desirable than simply opting for what everyone else is doing because youre minimising competition and making sure you stand out in your field. Image by Pexels from Pixabay 5. Research the competition Whatever you decide to do with your freelance business, youre going to run up against the competition. Unless your niche is super-specific, there will be others trying to do what youre doing. Its a good idea to know who they are, how they operate, and where their weak points might be. When you know that, youll be much better equipped to run your own freelance business. 6. Know your demographic Knowing your market isnt quite the same thing as knowing your demographic. You need to research exactly whos going to be consuming your product or your content, whatever it might be. That will enable you to better craft content that your audience will definitely like. Language, tone, and marketing are all affected massively by who your demographic actually is. 7. Maintain a strong social media presence Whether youre a social media addict or a chronic avoider of the gram, the fact is that if youre not on social media as a business these days then you may as well not exist. Maintaining a strong social media presence is key to growing your client base, promoting your content, and managing a good relationship with your chosen demographic. The best part about being a freelancer is that you can typically set your own hours as well as pick and choose who want to work for. The bad news is that until you build your business up, you are likely to have times where you dont have any work. How to Build Your Career Working Freelance Jobs 8. Network aggressively One of the best ways you can publicise your budding freelance business is to get out there and introduce yourself to potential partners. Have some business cards made and make sure to take them to any event you go to thats even remotely business-related. Dont be ashamed of introducing yourself and making sure people know who you are and what youre about at all times. 9. Know your stuff In an increasingly competitive era, if you dont know your stuff youll be destroyed by your competition. Whatever your business is writing, crafts, plumbing, or anything you need to know what youre talking about. Word of mouth is essential for growing your business, and you wont grow good word of mouth if your work is shoddy or shows a lack of understanding of your craft. 10. Be your own taskmaster When youre making the jump from a conventional desk job to a freelance gig, the freedom can be a little daunting. You need to be your own taskmaster. Dont be afraid to scour the internet for good freelance productivity tools; just because teams use Trello or Asana, that doesnt mean you cant use it as a solo freelancer. Delineate your work hours and youll feel better for it. 11. Consider a variety of media If youre a writer, that doesnt mean you have to limit yourself to just writing your own content. You could guest blog on other peoples sites, for example, or you could seek out podcasts that interview writers and see if theyd be interested in interviewing you. Theres nothing stopping you from going multimedia and creating a video series for YouTube or your own podcast, either. Image by rawpixel from Pixabay 12. Enjoy yourself If you dont love the freelance life, it wont love you back. Freelancing should feel great, even when the bad times come; you wont always love your work, but you should always feel like its a better alternative to desk work. If you dont, then it might be time to hang up the work-from-home keyboard and return to the office life, because true freelancers love what they do. What's next? Ready to take action? Choose the right tools to help you build your career. 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Does CareerBuilder Still Offer Resume Writing Services?

Does CareerBuilder Still Offer Resume Writing Services?Does CareerBuilder still offers resume writing services? Well, it is possible that the company has closed its doors. The company has been in business for many years and they are a good company but for those who have been laid off or even for those who need to update their resumes to get the job that they want.There are many more companies that offer similar services and the competition has not stopped for a long way. It seems that even with all the available jobs, most companies hire resume writers anyway, as this is one of the fastest and easiest methods to get the job you want and do it without wasting a lot of time, money and effort.This is why we are curious to find out if the particular company that offers these services, really exists. We do have a suspicion that the company does still exist but that it is actually a scam or a middle man in disguise.The first thing you will notice when looking for a company like this is tha t it usually charges very little and is very competitive. If the company is in your local area, you may be able to ask a coworker who used the service or a friend who has heard about it, who they recommend it to. These people may even know a few people who use the service and if they can give you a recommendation it would be helpful.You can also look online for professional resume writers, because they can usually find the best candidates very quickly. Also if you are able to find a company in your area that offers this type of service, it would be great to get recommendations from others who have used it.And if you are having trouble finding a job or your current situation does not allow you to pay for a professional writer, then you could try to outsource the writing part to someone who does not need to advertise that they are writing your resume. You could also try the internet for your freelance writing needs, as there are many websites that allow you to post a resume for people to use.You should be aware that most of the resume writers who work on the internet, charge quite a bit less than what a real professional would charge. The reason is that they do not want the competition to work harder as you would for them to lower their prices.When it comes to writing a resume, it is extremely important that you pick an editor who has excellent job writing skills. You should also be sure that they are capable of getting the information written well so you can get your foot in the door when the time comes.