I get that question a lot; "So...what do you do?"

Something that comes naturally to me is how to market oneself (also referred to as "selling yourself", though I like to refrain from that phrase for perhaps obvious reasons). 

I also happen to love learning about how to best market yourself in a job search and have extensive experience marketing thousands of people to land new employment opportunities.  

In short, what I do is, help people find jobs. 

My clients come from all locations, with all backgrounds. The process is simple, services are cost effective and every client receives 30 days of follow up time to ensure complete satisfaction in my work. 

Here are some of the main issues I have helped people with in the job search:

Re-write your resume and/or cover letter to make you look awesome.
One of my strengths is taking your already "good" resume and making it amazing. The documents I create for jobseekers are  completely customized, stand out to employers and get interviews. Reviews from past clients can be found here.

Prepare you for a career change.
Examples of a "career change":

• A stay-at-home mom returning to the workforce.
  
• An established teacher wanting to explore opportunities outside of the traditional classroom.
  
• Someone who feels "stuck" in a position/industry and wants to do something else.   
  

I can pull out all of your transferable skills and experiences, highlight them in a way that demonstrates your value to a new/different industry, and give you the confidence and knowledge you need to transition careers faster. 

Prepare for the interview to land the job offer
It's one thing to look like a rockstar on paper, but you also need to back that up in person. It's amazing what a little interview practice can do for jobseekers at any level. I excel at quickly identifying your interview strengths and work hard to refine your areas for improvement to ensure you seal the deal.

Hope this helps answer the commonly asked question; "So... what do you do?"  

To get even more information or set up a free, no commitment consultation, send me an email: tricia@jobseeker-success.com. 

- Tricia

Woohoo!! You're officially ready to job search. 
What's first on your list of things to do?

Maybe it's update your resume. (You haven't touched it in... forever?)

Or maybe you check out a few job search websites to see if anything catches your eye. (Yes, you're that motivated to find something new and better).

As an expert job searcher, my advice is to take a tiny step back and first tackle 
my top 3 things to do before you start job searching:

1) Google yourself.

What can you find about yourself on Google? Chances are if you can find it, your potential employer will too. Beat them to the punch! 

Ideally, your top results should reflect your professional work and all positive info. If you find any negative results, and you can't seem to take care of it yourself, professional services are available to remove negative references and past mistakes on the Internet, leaving your online presence more reflective of your current skills and abilities. Feel free to contact me if you'd like a recommended service.

2) Revisit your social media presence.

Yes, I'm asking you to log back onto FaceBook and Twitter. :) 

Make sure your profile photo is current, flattering and conservative. Is your profile blurb accurate and professional sounding? Untag yourself from unwanted pictures and delete any posts or tweets that don't reflect well on you or your candidacy. I don't care if you have your accounts set to the highest privacy setting -- social media always has a way of haunting job seekers. Believe me... you will be thankful you did this now!

3) Update your LinkedIn profile.

If you haven’t revised your LinkedIn profile since your last job, it’s time to make some updates. 

Rewrite your summary to include your current career goals. Ask colleagues to endorse you and provide recommendations that reflect your job search. Make sure your profile includes all your latest accomplishments. If you don’t have a professional picture to add to your profile, consider having one taken. 

Oh...what's that you say? You don't have a LinkedIn profile?

In that case, you MUST get on the LinkedIn train ASAP if you're even thinking about job searching in the future! I can't even tell you how many clients secure their next employment opportunity as a result of LinkedIn usage. Send me an email if you need help getting started.

Once you accomplish these 3 easy things, you'll be ready to brush off that outdated resume and discover available job opportunities. 
And remember -- I'm here to help every step of the way!

Tricia

Thinking about a career transition? Our June Special is for YOU! 

Check out the new Career Transition Package to help you land your next job faster. 

What you get:

• One resume (written to highlight your transferable skills and align with your new career)
  
• One cover letter (developed for a specific job posting you want to apply for)
  
• One job search coaching session (one hour of me helping you find the best job opportunities) 
  
• 30 days of follow up email assistance 
  

Total value: $350
June Special: $200

Take advantage of this offer and save over 40% - send me a message for more details. 

Here's to a great summer of job searching!

Tricia

"In the marathon that is today’s job search, you’re going to be rejected until you’re not. It’s a fact of life. We’ve all been there. It’s not personal; it’s just business. It is unlikely this reflects on you as a person (unless you had an interview and you totally bombed – in that case, instead of focusing on the negative, learn from the experience, and go forward better prepared the next time). You may have been a great fit for some positions – someone else may have just fit a little bit better. In an employer’s market, this happens. When the tide changes, and it will, this will be less of an issue". --Michael Trust, article published on CareeRealism

Regardless of your situation - we're here to help you get down to business. We can make you feel more confident in the application process (so you'll actually WANT to apply for more jobs out there) and ensure your interviewing skills are top notch.

Email Tricia to get back on track today!!

... that JobSeeker Success has clients across the entire country?!

Because we can provide our services strictly through phone and email, we have no geographic limitations. Our services are designed to accommodate jobseekers in any region, with any background. Whether you're in California or New York, we can help.

Contact us today to set up your free, no commitment consultation!