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"The job search is one of the most stressful events in a person’s life," comments A and A Resume owner Hope Aure. "Not the least of these concerns is the feeling of being exposed. Your entire working life is held up for review by complete strangers who will decide your fate. The feeling of apprehension is palpable. Will the employer look upon you favorably? How many other applicants are there - 1, 50, 200? Will you be rejected again? The fear of rejection is natural, but makes it no less easy to manage. Rejection will make even the most confident job seeker contemplate his/her self-worth.
Many clients come to us with this feeling of apprehension, and with the economic downturn in both the United States and abroad, it has never been more difficult to secure a rewarding position." To discuss your needs or concerns, please call Hope toll free at 1-603-828-5097.
Words of Encouragement for the Unemployed or Underemployed
Don't give up, always have hope, recognize all you have to offer, take care of yourself, and accept the challenge!
If you are currently unemployed, life may be a struggle for you right now, but don't give up hope - things will change and believe it or not they will get better. Being unemployed doesn't mean that you are less of a man or woman than anyone else. It means that right now, you are tasked with one of life's many challenges - and with that challenge comes two options - either to bemoan and complain and feel sorry for yourself in your current situation or to pull yourself up by your bootstraps, brush the dust off your backside and think of your current situation as a challenge and an opportunity to better yourself.
Younger children can believe that if they moan and groan, and fret and fuss, and complain loud and long enough they will eventually get what they want. I think part of this thinking can carry over to adulthood, where someone in a bad situation can find it easy to feel sorry for themselves and think that if they bemoan and complain of their current situation long enough, things will magically change and their situation will be fixed for them. You and I both know the error in this thinking.
Inaction on your part is actually negative action
Doing nothing or not addressing your unemployment will not make the situation go away - it will only make things worse. This leaves you with only one option - acknowledging the challenge ahead of you, coming up with a plan of action, then giving it 100% of your effort.
Positive affirmation. Give yourself credit for past accomplishments and realize all the positive attributes you have to give to your next position.
Separate your working life from your personal life. If married or in a relationship, being unemployed can - if you let it - become a huge obstacle for both of you. I've talked with many people who have experienced relationship problems while they try to deal with their unemployment. Have an open line of communication with your partner. Tell him or her of your hopes and aspirations, but also tell them of your fears and concerns - which everyone has. Having a shoulder to lean on will help - after all that's what a relationship is for, helping each other in time of need.
Take care of yourself - both physically and mentally. Go for a walk, play a game of tennis, do something active. Worry and stress can take a heavy toll on you in times like this, so it is important that you have an avenue to unwind and de-stress. Any physical activity will help release endorphins that will help you relieve your stress. Write some notes with positive statements on them such as "I am worthy" or "I know I can do it" and post them where you will see them often during the day.
Always remember to Hope, Recognize, Plan, then Act to Succeed!
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ASCII conversion guide (for online resume posting):
More and more resume posting websites require the resume be
posted in an ASCII (text) format. This step-by-step guide will help you convert
your new MS Word resume into an appropriate format for online posting. If you
prefer, we can do the ASCII conversion for an additional $15.
Seven Post-Interview Thank You
Letter templates:
What do you do after the interview? Send them one of our seven Thank You letter
templates expressing your desire to work for them and what attributes you can
bring to the position. Always send a Thank You letter after the interview - it
impresses upon the employer your desire for the position!
Job search guide:
This article contains informative advice on improving your
job search, including such items as the Top 20 employment related sites on the
Internet, basics of the job search, importance of networking, passive vs.
aggressive, and traditional vs. non-traditional job resources.
Reference Page template:
References should not be listed on a resume, but rather on a
separate Reference page. This form allows you to tailor your references to each
position. Bring two to four printed copies of this form with you to the
interview.
Salary History template:
We normally don’t recommend including salary history on a
resume, but if the employer specifically asks for it, this form will allow you
to quickly generate and submit this information.
Employer Contact form:
Maintain a detailed record of your contact with each employer by
using this printable form.
To demonstrate the importance of a resume, compare your current salary versus the salary of a position you are qualified for, then multiply the difference by the number of years until retirement. For example: Current $40,000 salary vs. $70,000 qualified salary = $30,000 in lost wages x 40 (years until retirement) = $1,200,000. The $1,200,000 is the potential return on your $150 resume investment!
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The quality of your resume will determine if you receive the $1,200,000. |
Then you must ask yourself – do you feel confident enough in your resume writing skills to wager that $1.2 million against the 200 or more applicants for your dream job?
At A and A Resume, we have the brightest and most creative minds in the resume writing industry. Unlike the majority of the Internet's resume writing services, we were in business long before the Internet was conceived. While many resume writing services forward your resume order to subcontracted freelance writers with often little or no industry experience, we craft each resume in-house with an experienced team of professional writers whose passion for writing is only exceeded by the satisfaction they receive in helping another client achieve his or her career goals and ambitions.
From Austria to Zimbabwe, we have helped thousands of clients worldwide with their resume, curriculum vitae, and cover letter needs. Our staff is eager to help you next!
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Jane Doe had an extensive management background, but even with her experience found the job search intimidating.
She had spent countless hours searching for sample resumes to help
her write her own
resume and did not understand why she was not receiving any responses. After months of futility, she finally
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"I decided to use your service after visiting your web
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She completed the secure
on-line order form, then shortly thereafter received a follow-up phone call
from Hope, who needed additional background information for the resume.
"I received my resume and cover letter as an email
attachment two days later with a note requesting I review the documents before replying with
either my approval or with suggestions for changes. After a careful review, I
replied that I was extremely happy with both documents."
Ms. Doe immediately began using her new resume. I cannot
tell you how pleased I am with the results.
I contacted five employers on a Tuesday and by Friday I had three requests for
interviews. That would not have been possible without your hard work!"
She accepted the job offer of the second company that interviewed her and
received an 80% salary increase.
Web Resume Samples
Unlike other resume writing services, our unique to the industry Web Resume offers ease of use and flexibility in how you distribute your resume. Besides viewing the resume online, an employer can, with a click of a mouse button, download a printable MS Word version of your resume directly to his/her computer! The use of colors and pictures in a Web Resume will make an immediate impact on the viewer. And unlike normal resume posting sites, you control access to the resume. Only people whom you've given your personal URL to can view the resume. For more information, please visit Web resume online resume posting service This service is available for an additional $50, which includes one year of online hosting.
Traditional Resume Samples
*Note: While the text is correct, the formatting on the following sample resumes has been changed to allow easy viewing by all of our visitors. Clients will receive their resume in an MS Word .doc file format, which differs slightly from the samples below.
| A seasoned lawyer and owner of his own legal firm with many
well-known and celebrity clients, we helped this legal expert advance his career
in the corporate sector. sample resume |
Many clients are senior level executives with diverse
backgrounds. We helped this client secure a position at a Fortune 100 company
with a high, six-figure salary. sample resume |
| With nearly 40% of our clients employed within the technology
sector, we were there to see this industry's explosive growth and more recent
struggles. We helped this senior level IT executive land his dream job
with an industry leading, multi-national corporation. sample resume |
Partnering with many of the leading teacher resource websites on
the Internet, we have helped hundreds of teachers and education administrators
begin and advance their careers, from preschool nurseries to world renowned
colleges and universities. sample resume |
| Pharmaceutical sales can be very
lucrative. This client had no background in this field, but was able to
land a position as a medical sales rep using this resume. sample resume |
Many of our clientele have a diverse
employment history. This client has an extensive background in materials
management and military service. sample resume |
In only a few minutes you will be on your way to having a decided advantage over other jobseekers when applying for a position. A professional resume and cover letter from A and A Resume will show the prospective employer why you are the best candidate for the position because the wording, layout, and even the special watermarked paper will impress upon the employer your skills, professionalism and desire for the job. More than 80 years of resume writing expertise will go into the crafting of your resume.
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