FAQs
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
I grew up wanting to be a writer: a creative writer ever since I was a young girl, I kept journals and insights into life. Later in life, I changed careers and decided to go full time with my business and it only took three days to have a full schedule from part-time to full-time. Now as a trained professional grant and technical writer, research librarian, IT specialist; I feel I can tackle any problems that arise.
- What types of customers have you worked with?
Resumes Executive KSA and Resume Packages SES and ECQ Packages Cover Letters Grants Career and Interview Preparation
- What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
Always research the company prior to the interview or even applying: look at press releases, new product releases, photos of Executives you may see in the hall, your department heads and co-workers, prizes, clients, and vendors this is invaluable. Always have one or two questions to ask your employer during the interview about the company and your role in your new position. If you don't have direct experience in a position you can cross over with that experience from a personal situation in your life. It is better to be overdressed for an interview than underdressed, pay attention to your nails-get a manicure, no loud jewelry, no Seinfield suits that swish, no scuffed shoes, and bring 3-4 copies of your resume, cover letter, and references in case you have a suprise panel interview. Be honest if you meet most of the qualifications but not all highlight the ones you meet and then address how you could learn the other competencies and qualifications via continuing education, seminars, books, etc. Rarely do all of my clients meet all the qualifications for federal positions if you meet 3 out of 5 and have 4 and 5 experience via your personal life it is an easy transition, even my PhD clients rarely meet all 5. Don't make negative comments on your old supervisor, company, etc. remember mom's advice, "if you don't have anything nice to say don't say anything at all" it is a specialized small niche world these days and as my father says "don't burn bridges" you never know what type of information will get back to the source. Don't be so hard on yourself...go out get a lattee, enjoy the sunset, read a joke over the internet. Both employers and employees are nervous during the interview ask about them and how they attained their role. We all love to talk about ourselves. This works for dates too.... :) if you are an online romance seeker. Always read the front page of the newspaper or watch CNN before the interview because you may need to chit chat and give some small talk or points on current events...makes you seem less dull too. Shake hands, stand tall, don't whine, don't tell them you have a vacation the first week you're hired, basically don't be a jerk...