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Michelle A. Riklan
Certified Resume Writer, Career Coach, LinkedIn Profile Writer, Trainer, Facilitator, Author, Columnist, Speaker
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Career Newsletter
Volume II, Issue 5 May 2012
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Riklan Resources, LLC 522 Highway 9 North #290 Manalapan, New Jersey 07726 (800) 540-3609
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Greetings!
Welcome to this month's career newsletter!
This month I am giving a F-R-E-E GIFT FOR ALL OF MY SUBSCRIBERS!
As the end of year approaches and graduation season has begun, I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all of my clients and subscribers. For a limited time, I am giving away my newest e-book, 101 Job-Seeking Tips for College Grads & Ways to Avoid Job Search Sabotage! Read further for details on how to get your free copy now.
 Return-to-work moms are some of my favorite clientele. As we celebrate Mother's Day here in the U.S. this weekend, remember to take time to acknowledge yourself and others!
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Return-to-Work Moms
by Michelle A. Riklan, ACRW, CPRW, CEIC
 As Mother's Day approaches, I thought I'd take a moment and talk about some of my favorite clientele--the "Return-to-Work" moms. So often, women come to me when they are beginning to explore the possibility of re-entering the workforce and say "I don't even know how to start putting together a resume because I haven't done ANYTHING in the last 15 years!" My first order of business is to invalidate this idea. The focus of a Return-to-Work resume is on skills, and achievements. If paid work experience is several years ago, then it is beneficial to downplay the chronology in the beginning of the resume and concentrate on creating a compelling summary that shows the value that you have to offer a potential employer. Proper keywords are crucial as well.
Still, I find this population often doubts that they possess obvious skills. My recommendation is to go to a job site such as www.indeed.com and look for jobs that might interest you. Read the required skills and see how they fit with what you have been doing while you have stayed at home. For example, an event planner position requires:
- Proactive, organized, innovative, forward-thinking, and output-driven.
- Ability to multitask programs and projects in a fast-paced environment with short time frames.
Can you showcase volunteer work and household management achievements to prove that you qualify? You can. Don't sell yourself short. Re-entering the workforce may seem overwhelming but it is not impossible. With some guidance, you can easily identify all of your transferable skills and market yourself for a fabulous new career. After all, isn't MOM also a "Mentor Of Mostly everything?"
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| Career Corner
by Sharon Armstrong, PHR, CMF
This month I'd like to share some secrets on getting to the second interview. It's simple, just do a great job on the first interview!
A job interview is the most important undertaking in the job search process. It's the key to being hired, and how you approach the interview can determine its outcome.
The goal of the interview is to raise the interviewer's expectation of you so you will be invited to continue in the selection process, and subsequently, receive a job offer.
To sell yourself effectively, you need to match the position requirements with your skills, accomplishments, and personal qualities. So begin by doing your research. Visit the company website and get informed about the organization, its services and products. Google the company, check out the Better Business Bureau to see if any complaints have been filed, read annual reports and trade publications. In addition, ask all your friends what they might know about the organization. Try to learn something about the interviewers too, if possible,
Practice some common interview questions. (I have 100 free ones on my website. Go to www.theessentialhrhandbook.com and click on the Free Report banner to access them. Please help yourself.)
Be prepared to ask questions. It's essential. It demonstrates your interest in the position and the company. It helps you uncover the interviewer's needs and it provides you some valuable information you'll need to determine if that employer is right for you.
Pack extra copies of your resume and reference list. Get a good night's sleep! Dress appropriately.
Make sure to arrive a little early. Be polite and professional as soon as you walk in the door. When I was a full-time recruiter, our receptionist would zip into my office right after an interview if the applicant hadn't been nice to her. And the process would stop right there.
Don't forget to send your career-related questions or column suggestions to me at: Sharon@sharonarmstrongandassociates.com. I'd love to hear from you.
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Sharon Armstrong, PHR, CMF is the author of "The Essential Performance Review Handbook," "Stress-free Performance Appraisals," and "The Essential HR Handbook."
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101 Job-Seeking Tips for College Grads & Ways to Avoid Job Search Sabotage!
By Michelle Riklan, ACRW, CPRW, CEIC
 This is a great gift for anyone who is just graduating from college, or is new to the workforce. With such valuable information, anyone who is actively seeking a new position, can benefit from this product.
"Entering the workforce in a challenging job market can be... well, a challenge. Today's career climate just isn't easy, but you do not have to travel this path alone. We have gathered 101 top experts in career services (universities, career coaches, CEOs, etc.) who were willing and excited to share their expertise. This book will encourage, inspire, and guide you on your journey to procure and actualize your career objectives."
To get your free copy, go to http://tinyurl.com/101Job-SeekingTips and put 2012Grad in the coupon code so that your copy is 100% FREE.
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| About Riklan Resources
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- Resumes 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!
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