Big thanks and props to the sponsors of our New Year, New Career contest sponsors. We chose the best-of-the-best:
Tanya Smith of www.bepromotable.com
Marketing yourself is often one of the toughest parts of managing your career. A common statement made by job seekers is “I don’t know what to say” or “it’s too hard to talk about myself.” That’s why it’s important to work with someone who has been there and can speak from experience as a tried and true introvert on how to gain more confidence and speak powerfully about what you do.
If you are looking for a proven professional who can guide you to address things that get in the way of your success – limited promotional opportunities, inability to communicate your outstanding value, and lack-luster business relationships, you’ve come to the right place.
Jason Alba, CEO of www.JibberJobber.com
Jason Alba is the founder and CEO of JibberJobber.com, a website that replaces the job search spreadsheet. As author of I’m on LinkedIn – Now What??? Jason speaks to thousands of professionals each year and helps tens of thousands manage their careers. Follow Jason on Twitter: @JasonAlba.
Wendy Terwelp, The Networking Coach of www.knocks.com and www.rockyournetwork.com
Wendy Terwelp, RockYourNetwork.com, has helped thousands of clients get hired faster and be rock stars at work since 1989. Dubbed “LinkedIn Guru” by The Washington Post, Wendy is a recognized expert on networking, both online and off. She has been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Fast Company, The Business Journal, Careerbuilders.com, Monster.com, ABC, NBC, and more as well as numerous radio shows. She has published hundreds of articles on the web and in print and wrote “Rock Your Network®” – the ultimate networking book. To get her “Social Networking: Get Personal, Get Hired!™” report FREE, email Wendy at: consultant@knocks.com with 6Degrees2Oprah REPORT in the subject line.
Alexandra Levit of www.AlexandraLevit.com
A bestselling author, nationally syndicated columnist, and renowned international speaker on workplace issues, recently advised the Obama administration on career challenges facing young professionals and is the host of the new online course addressing these, www.jobstart101.org. Her career advice is featured bi-monthly in the nationally syndicated Metro US, and she was recently named Money Magazine’s Online Career Expert of the Year and the author of one of Forbes’ best websites for women.
Michelle A. Riklan, CPRW, CEIC of www.RiklanResources.com
With a combined 20 years of in-house corporate and targeted consulting experience, Michelle services large corporations as well as small businesses and individuals in all aspects of Human Resources and Career Management. As a Certified Professional Résumé Writer and Certified Employment Interview Consultant, Michelle has written hundreds of résumés and coached clients through all phases of the job search. Her résumés get results!
Résumés that land on the top of the pile!
Coaching that puts you ahead of the competition.
Training that ensures career advancement.
We want you to reach your top potential!
Michelle is also a co-founder of Self Improvement Online, Inc. www.selfgrowth.com
Robyn Feldberg, NCRW, ACRW, CJSS, CCMC, TCCS of www.abundantsuccesscoach.com
Since 1991, Robyn Feldberg has equipped hundreds of executives and senior-level executives with the tools, techniques, and motivation to unleash careers that are personally, professionally, and financially fulfilling.
Robyn, a recognized leader in the careers industry, is the President Emeritus of the National Resume Writers’ Association and holds credentials as a Nationally Certified Resume Writer, Academy Certified Resume Writer, Certified Job Search Strategist, Certified Career Management Coach, and Twitter Certified Career Strategist.
In addition to 12 published contributions to best-selling career books, Robyn is a sought-after keynote speaker and has been featured numerous times on the award-winning ABC television talk show Good Morning Texas.
For more information about Robyn or the services she provides, please go to her Web site at www.AbundantSuccessCoach.com.
Charlotte Weeks, CCMC, NCRW, CPRW of www.weekscareerservices.com
Prior to starting Weeks Career Services, Charlotte worked in human resources at a national association, where she experienced the hiring process from the other side. This involved sourcing candidates, screening resumes, and conducting interviews.
Charlotte specializes in providing C-level executives (CEO, CFO, CMO, etc.), association executives, executive directors and senior-level professionals with comprehensive career coaching services and high-ROI resumes. If you’re in association management, you need to speak to Charlotte! As an internationally-recognized expert, Charlotte provides career coaching programs and marketing documents tailored to each individual’s needs. To ensure that each person is given the highest quality of attention and service, Charlotte works with a limited number of new clients each month.
For more information about Charlotte, please visit her Web site at www.WeeksCareerServices.com.
Kim Mohiuddin, NCRW of www.MovinOnUpResumes.com
Kim Mohiuddin, Lead Writer and Chief Career Strategist at Movin’ On Up Resumes, is a Nationally Certified Resume Writer, Certification Chair of The National Resume Writers’ Association, and recognized industry thought leader. She is grateful to have helped hundreds of clients land dream jobs faster and at higher compensation levels.
Kim’s innovative approach to career communications stems from dual passions for writing and marketing as well as experience as a hiring manager. She works one-on-one with top-level executives and through her hand-picked team to help people at all stages of their careers.
I have to admit that i sometimes get bored to read the whole thing but i honestly enjoyed what i read. Grats !
Good Day,
After many years, twenty years of owning and operating an amazing transportation service for children I now find myself back on the job market without a resume. Surely, I was not expecting this whiplash leap back into the workforce it has caught me off guard, yet I must put on my big girl panties on get on a mission to get my dollar earnings back together in order to keep a roof over my senior citizen, AARP head and food on the table. A new, refreshed resume and cover letter,and career coaching assistance would be just the needed boost at this particular time in my working career.
I will look forward to receiving your special input.
Thank you. Enjoy your day.
Who would want to hire me? That is a question I have asked myself often for years. I have been an at home mother with half of an Undergraduate degree in Business for 14 years. However, for over a year, I have been working on completing my degree at night and on the weekends. One year from now I will have my degree (B.B. A with a minor in Org Mgmt). As I chop away at the obstacles in my way to get closer to my dream job, I have begun to seek out internships. Still no luck. I can’t change the fact that I am in my late 40′s with elementary children. When most everyone I know is looking at becoming a grandparent, I feel I still have 20 good years of work ahead of me. I want to work outside of my home, I would then have something for me other than taking care of my husband and children, however, I still plan on doing that too.
Another difficult obstacle I also face is that most people say, WHY do you want to work, what are you crazy?! Stay home, raise your family and take it easy. Ugh… with this type of mentality surrounding me, I am on the fast track to nowhere. Therein lies yet another obstacle, being an at home mother has lent itself to contributing to my lack of current formal work experience. I feel the only experience that I have acquired with my at home status is the stereotyping attitude that I am a party planner, babysitter, and housekeeper, etc. Yet, I see myself as so much more, how do I convey that to others, my husband, children, family and most importantly a company?
I am not a late bloomer as you might think, everything I have achieved has been on my own without anyone’s help, and that goes as far back as I can remember. I am determined, forthright and I am strong in my quest. I know there are many people who could benefit from your collective expertise and even if you don’t pick me, I am glad that there are people like you who have come together to offer assistance to people like me.
Kind regards,
Angie C.
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Although I had held various positions, the one position that I so desperately wanted had not been created. That was Manager of Small Business. I submitted proposal after proposal to manager after manager but to no avail. When HQ finally decided to create the position, I had just been reassigned to a new position. That was 4 years ago. Not a day goes by that I don’t think about Small Business Development and how much I thoroughly enjoyed servicing the community. I obtained a satisfaction that I had never achieved before in any position. Now I am in search of a career that would allow me to share business knowledge, skills and experiences for the development of future generations. Please help me get out of this rut. I need a professional to review my current resume, assist me with interviewing and provide mentoring. I want to make a difference in society by sharing, training and developing others so that they may be successful and achieve their dreams. Thank you so very much for the New Year, New Career Contest. It is has awakened me from dormancy and complacency.
Hi i just happen to literally stumble across this contest.
anyhow well I was unexpected laid off and have worked part or on call jobs to keep afloat.
My dream is to write and get published for not only my poetry, but for the other stories that have help me through life and will help others achieve their goals in life too.
I am grateful for everyone and all the books I have read and still need to read(lol) and mainly for my family and friends that have stood by in in the past year or two of all this unexpected events!
We all grow stronger from the “lessons of life”.
Have a Jolly new year to all and be grateful to all you come into contact with.