Five Strategies To Advance and Own Your Professional Development

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By Deborah Shane

What are you doing today to own your professional development? Are you doing the pulling or is someone else doing it for you? Careers used to move themselves, but today we are responsible for moving our careers in the direction we want them to go.

It’s really always been up to us to find, get and keep a job. Just a few years ago all you had to do was call a company you wanted to work for, or ask a colleague to make an introduction, and within a relatively short time you could have a job or switch jobs.
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Off-Résumé: 5 Soft Skills to Make You Stand Out

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by Deborah Shane

Are you seriously preparing for the next step of your career path?

Employers are more selective in who they’re hiring than ever before. That means that while what’s on your résumé (your core skills, unique qualities and measurable accomplishments) is more important than ever, it’s your soft skills—your ability to interact effectively with coworkers and customers—that will make you stand out as a premium and launch you down your career path at high speed.

Here are 5 key soft skills you should master:
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Do’s and Don’ts of Resume Writing

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We know the job market is tough right now, and that a faulty résumé can hinder your job search before you’re able to get your foot in the door. We reached out to Dawn Quesnel, CPCC, PCC, better known as Coach DQ, to share some of her top tips for building a dynamic résumé that will keep you in the running.

DO think Results.When writing your resume, think about results you’ve achieved for your employer. What are your quantifiable accomplishments? Think in terms of achievements like:
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Jobs in Technology: Don’t Fall Under the Radar

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Are you a tech pro? Freddie Mac wants to meet you. Chat directly with Freddie Mac recruiters at their online open house on November 15. Register now here — nothing to lose, and only an exciting career move to gain.

Tech jobs are there for the taking. About 85,000 of them in and around the United States, according to Dice.com. USA Today says the fastest-growing areas are jobs using iPhone-related skills, cloud computing, mobile applications and Android know-how.
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What We Offer

Tory Johnson

Women For Hire offers Career Coaching services for all needs and budgets.

One-On-One Career Coaching Sessions

• Are you a recent college graduate transitioning from the campus to career world?
• Are you an experienced career woman who is tired of sending dozens of résumés but never getting a response?
• Do you need to increase your salary or benefits?
• Are you unfulfilled in your current role?
• Are you looking to make a career transition?
• Do you need to re-enter the workforce but worry about a lack of skills and experience?
• Do you want to know how to ask your employer for a flexible schedule?
• Do you have questions about the recruiting or interviewing processes?

If you have answered yes to any of these or other common job search questions, you may benefit greatly from personalized career coacing and guidance.

We have two types of offerings: Á La Carte Services and our Quick Start Career Coaching program.

A LA CARTE SERVICES

Not every woman needs a full package. That’s why we offer a range of “À La Carte” services so that you can choose the services that will best meet your needs. These services are available by phone (nationwide) and in person (New York City only).

Résumé Critique … 1 hour … $95 Update and refresh your resume to include your savviest skills and experience.

Goal Setting Session … 1 hour … $195 Are you re-entering the world of work after taking time out? Do you want to make a career change but aren’t sure where to start or what opportunities are out there? Clear your mind and clarify your goals with this empowering session.

Interviewing Skills … 1 hour … $250 Prepare for an upcoming interview or brush up on your interviewing skills with our exclusive direct and behavior based questions.

Cover Letter/Thank-You notes … 1 hour … $100 These additional pieces of communication are just as important as your resume, and should not be overlooked. A good cover letter will get your resume read; a bad one will land your resume in the garbage. Thank you notes are also a vital part of the process, ensuring that employers remember you when the interview is over.

Targeted Job Search Strategies … 2 hours … $350 Job searching is a process. Start off on the right foot and get yourself connected to the job or industry that you are striving for.

Research and Networking Strategies … 1 hour … $195 Are you at a loss on how to find that ideal position? The power of research and networking goes a long way. The best way to land your ideal position is through networking, so start developing or brushing up on those skills today.

Negotiation …1 hour … $195 (additional hours on same topic $150) Practice asking for that raise or negotiating your new position. Be sure that you are ready to tackle the challenge of negotiating your way to success with confidence and ease.

Additional Services

Resume Development/Overhaul $200 Create a powerful resume that highlights your skills and experience. This is an essential service for women who do not have a resume and for those who need to revamp – or even completely redo – their existing resume.

Career/Personal Assessments $200 What motivates you? What are you good at? Career assessments are a powerful way to help you get answers to those questions, as well as help identify possible career paths and opportunities.