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Testimonials
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“In my opinion, every NSHMBA member should consider using The Resume Group as a strategic partner in helping to move their career forward in 2010. They develop a positive relationship that begins with really understanding your professional objectives. They then take the time to work with you to create a high-impact resume and well-defined search strategies that position you well, distinguish you in the market, and help you to achieve your career goals.”
Ramiro A. Ramirez, Regional Development Executive, National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA)
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"I wanted to share some good news with you. I accepted a Regional Manager position with an...endoscopic spine company that is currently setting up their US distribution. It's a great opportunity for me. With my new resume, it took less than 3 months from start to finish to find my new position. In this job market......that is huge. Thanks for all your help."
JM Shepard - recent client
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"The presentation Sue Sarkesian gave to our members at the NBMBAA - Washington, DC Chapter 2009 Pre-Conference Career Expo was extremely well-received! Members were greatly impressed by her knowledge, the career development information she shared, and the quality of the session content.
After Sue's session, members felt armed with relevant career development tools to help them find and land the right career opportunities. I highly recommend Sue and Elaine at The Resume Group to anyone who is pursuing a career change or looking to further enhance their personal brand."
John L. James II -- Career Network, NBMBAA - Washington, DC Chapter
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"Sue Sarkesian's session at the NBMBAA - Washington, DC Chapter 2009 Pre-Conference Career Expo was invaluable in helping our members prepare to market themselves effectively and to move their careers forward in very positive ways. She not only provided vital information on how to prepare distinctive resumes that will make members stand out as job candidates, she also provided important strategies to help our members find the right career opportunities. In this tough job market, that's pure gold."
Oscar W. Mardis -- President, NBMBAA - Washington, DC Chapter
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“A good resume is not a list or a work history, but rather, a story. The way we tell stories about ourselves really reveals who we are, but it's very hard to craft a story about our work when we are so close to the details. Elaine Basham expertly crafts resumes that tell her clients' stories for them."
Penelope Trunk, Author, Brazen Careerist
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“I highly recommend Elaine and also her business partner Sue to any one who may be job hunting. My expectations were blown away! I had no idea how incredible a service I was getting at the time. Well worth every penny spent. I experienced Elaine's amazing talent to be able to speak with me about my past work history, take that conversation and create an extraordinary resume. Her business partner Sue was able to give me direction in terms of web sites and resources for my job search."
JG Aubrey - recent client
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“I have used Elaine Basham's services for enhancing my resume and related documents such as, cover letters, thank you letters, and resignation letters. I was impressed by Elaine's writing abilities. The documents she provided were of high quality and had a positive impact on me and my employers. Further, Elaine and her partner Sue Sarkesian from 'The Resume Group' were very helpful and pleasant to work with. I highly recommend their services, in case you are looking for effective resume and related documents.
Raghuveer Basude, Ph.D.”
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“When Elaine Basham and her business partner Sue Sarkesian started The Resume Group, their vision was to deliver high-quality resumes with high integrity. They have achieved that! Their client service is unparalleled in the industry and has helped me increase the placement rate of many of my clients...Elaine is a generalist with very strong knowledge in a broad range of industries and has worked with candidates across all sectors, at all organizational levels. I highly recommend using The Resume Group if you want to stand out above the crowd!”
Portia Kibble Smith , President & CEO , PKS Executive Search and Consulting
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Saturday, 16 February 2008 13:04 |
I recently worked with a client who told me she was “terrible at networking”. When I questioned her about why, she said that she “didn’t like to ask people for things”. I was surprised that she thought of her network as people that she kept in her back pocket, and only pulled them out when she needed a favor. So, I decided to find out what my own network thought. I learned that many of them only actively leverage their professional network when they’re looking for a job, or helping a friend find a job. In general, the people in my network think that career networking is like ‘Dialing for Dollars.” They want to get all they can from their network, yet don’t really give a lot of thought to what they can do to enrich and promote those relationships.
Certainly your network can help get your resume to the right person inside a company or give you a referral. They can provide some great insights into specific industries or fields you might be considering as career options. They can also give you the inside scoop on job markets and career opportunities in other parts of the country - or the world. You should have contacts in your professional network whose opinions you trust and respect - they can give you valuable feedback on your resume and cover letters, or give you honest feedback on how you might come across in an interview. But let me make this perfectly clear: Networking is NOT ALL ABOUT YOU! Your network is an extremely valuable resource and you never know when you might need it. Don’t squander the good will you’ve worked so hard to create. Don’t bring your network into play only when you need or want a new job. Do cultivate and nurture positive, productive relationships with your contacts. Strengthening your network when you DON’T need help is just as important as when you do.
So how do you keep the relationships fresh and productive without wasting everyone’s time?
Touch Base: Send a short email just to say ‘hi’ and see how they’re doing. Send a card to congratulate them on a promotion, big contract, new baby, or a successful project. Forward an article they might find interesting. It’s important for the people in your network to think of you as a positive and affirming contact, not the person who only calls when they need a favor. Personally, I’m always very glad to hear from someone in my network who isn’t in need of my assistance and just wants to keep in touch.
Offer to Help: If a contact has a friend or colleague looking for a job, offer to help. If you can give their friend or nephew a good referral, do it. If you can help them with some industry expertise, volunteer it. Reciprocate for the help you’ve received whenever possible. It will come back to you over and over again. You get what you give in life – and in networking.
Be Interested: In her book, The Brazen Careerist, nationally syndicated career columnist, Penelope Trunk says that people who are good at networking are interested in other people. They ask questions about people’s jobs, career paths, accomplishments, interests and lives. The key here is to be genuinely involved, so really listen and try to relate to their stories with a few anecdotes of your own. You’ll create rapport, good connections and strong, long-lasting friendships.
Say Thank You: You never know when you might need your professional network, so when contacts do look over your resume, provide advice, give you a referral, or take you out to lunch, say thanks. A snail-mailed card or an emailed thank-you will go a long way in building your credibility and likability with professional contacts.
More than 80% of job seekers say that their professional network has been a key factor at one time or another, in helping them find a new job or make a career transition. Networking works and it provides benefits far beyond the politics of finding a job. If you’re willing to give, I guarantee you’ll get more benefit from your contacts than you ever imagined. |
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