Professional Resume Writer Earns Certification as Job & Career Transition/ Development Coach

For Immediate Release 9:00

December 10, 2012

Clarksville, TN — December 10, 2012 — Debra Ann Matthews, Resume Writer, from Clarksville, Tennessee, attended, along with 15 professionals from 13 states and Saipan the Job & Career Transition Coach and Job & Career Development Coach Certification Workshop, December 3-6, 2012, in Orlando, Florida,  presented by Nationally Certified Career Counselor, Richard Knowdell. Richard is an international counselor, educator and businessman who helps professionals to identify the proper assessment tools for clients using his renowned Career Values, Motivated Skills, Occupational Interests and Leisure /Retirement playing cards. This simple yet engaging game of cards helps professionals to facilitate the career direction of clients within corporations and in one-on-one environments in order to help highlight their career values, transferable skills and goals for their professional development. Knowdell is the publisher of the long standing and highly acclaimed Career Planning and Adult Development Journal used by educators, universities and practitioners alike to help pull out best practices for  blossoming career tracks. As a successful business man, Knowdell was also able to offer attendees certifications in Business Development and Marketing for Success, earning each attendee an additional 7 Continuing Education Hours.

His seminars have been requested and conducted in Alexandria, Virginia, Seoul, Korea, Cairo, Egypt, Cape Town South Africa and Orlando, FL.

Working with resumes for over 12 years, Debra Ann Matthews is passionate about helping her clients direct their demonstrated skills and talents in a focused brand to develop their careers. She assists clients from all levels. For more information, see www.jobwinningresumes.net or call 931-269-9718.

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Let Me Write It For You offers clients passionate, descriptive targeted resumes and career assistance, helping them to understand the best manner in which to target their professional career. Debra Ann Matthews has helped clients with career needs for well over 12 years.  Supported by the National Resume Writers Assn. and Career Directors Int’l, Debra Ann can be reached @ 931-269-9718 or @ www.jobwinningresumes.net for additional information.

Do You Know What Your References Will Say About You?

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Certified Job & Career Development Coach: Better Training For Job-Winning Resumes & Coaching

Certified Job & Career Development Coach: Better Training For Job-Winning Resumes & Coaching.

Job & Career Development Coach as awarded by the Career Planning & Adult Development Network http://careernetwork.org pic.twitter.com/v8ycdL3I

Job & Career Transition Coach as awarded by the Career Planning & Adult Development Network http://careernetwork.org pic.twitter.com/R8Pman8B

Certified Job & Career Development Coach: Better Training For Job-Winning Resumes & Coaching

Job & Career Development Coach as awarded by the Career Planning & Adult Development Network http://careernetwork.org pic.twitter.com/v8ycdL3I

Job & Career Transition Coach as awarded by the Career Planning & Adult Development Network http://careernetwork.org pic.twitter.com/R8Pman8B

Jingle Bells! Jingle Bells! Making Your Résumé Ring Out Loudly in 3 Ways!

December 24, 2012

Jingle Bells Jingle Bells Making Your Résumé Ring Out Loudly in 3 Ways! By Debra Ann Matthews

Ring out a Résumé that focuses on your Target Market. Use industry laden terms and jargon specific to your industry.

Ring out a Résumé that is appealing with a Branding Slogan, Testimonials, Success Stories and Case Studies. It is now acceptable to tell a story using phrases, slogans and quotes to demonstrate the value that you have provided to your company.

Ring out You Defining 2 to 3 Career Achievements.  For instance, “Proven track record of successfully re-directing three 5,000 square feet retail establishments to operate on a 15% increase in productivity, customer service and performance as a result of HR training and development”.

Let Me Write It For You helps mid-level professionals who know that they are skilled, but can’t verbalize their strengths. Let Me Write It For You caters to help all professionals achieve their career goals via resumes, job search services and compelling cover letters. All articles are available for re-publishing as long as credit is given to Debra Ann Matthews and Let Me Write It For YOU. Additional information can be obtained from http://jobwinningresumes.net or @ http://www.linkedin.com/in/letmewriteit4u or by calling 931-269-WR1T (9718). Copyright 2012 by Debra Ann Matthews.

“Tis The Season: Answers to 6 Résumé Questions that will make your Résumé Rock this Holiday Season

‘Tis The Season: Answers to 6 Résumé Questions that will make your Résumé Rock this Holiday Season:

– Reasons for a résumé, what are they? A résumé can be used to inform the key decision makers of your demonstrated successes and skills that may be useful for companies who are currently having similar problems and need someone to come in and help out. Learn more about company profiles at http://www.hoovers.com/.

– Even if I already have a résumé and have been on my job for a while, why do I need to redo it? The workforce needs jobseekers who understand the necessity of coming in to a company and contributing in problem solving and strategic planning. Résumés should be updated for each job application and with each new skill learned.  See http://myskillsmyfuture.org/for more information on skills.

– So what? If your résumé can answer the “So What?” question, you may be increasing your chance of obtaining an interview or a phone call from a perspective decision maker. See http://jobwinningresumes.net to pick up a copy of “Interview Pocket RX: One Minute Solutions to Ace the Interview.

– U feel good about it, how can u share it on your résumé? Think of the top 3 areas about your job that make you feel proud. Share it on your résumé. Companies appreciate passionate job seekers.

–Money? I’ve saved my organization loads of money. How can I use this information on my résumé? Hiring managers and HR Professionals will love you. One key factor that is looked for on résumés is how job seekers saved money, made money and wisely utilized budgets for their companies. Showcase those sales on your résumé. For example, “Utilized existing labor structure, resulting in $100K savings over 16 months”. See http://www.tweetmyjobs.com/ for jobseeker information sent via twitter.

– Expertise, I have it, so how can I enhance my résumé with it? Subject matter experts are excellent for HR Managers. The workforce needs people who understand how to solve problems, how to strategically analyze and proceed in the safest, most economical manner to address today’s challenges. Classify your expertise with a ‘brand title’ at the beginning of your résumé; List key accomplishments based on your expertise in your specific field using action words and industry specific jargon; add a testimony or quote from your past performance evaluations to give your résumé more demonstrated value. See http://careers.diversityinc.com/jobs/search for more information on careers and skills.

Let Me Write It For You seeks to help motivated job seekers to point out their best assets that are most needed in the workforce. Each person has something unique to the workforce. We seek to “write it for you” to assist in obtaining job offers, promotions and launching pads for obtaining start up business and contract opportunities. All articles are available for re-publishing as long as credit is given to Debra Ann Matthews and Let Me Write It For YOU. Additional information can be obtained from http://jobwinningresumes.net or @ http://www.linkedin.com/in/letmewriteit4u or by calling 931-269-WR1T (9718). Copyright 2012 by Debra Ann Matthews.