Would George Orwell be vindicated or angered to learn that the premise of his novel, “1984” has come to pass in the year 2009?  The answer is rhetorical, for the watchful eye of Big Brother is fixed firmly and furtively upon those seeking to secure employment.  With so few positions available for a glut of […]
Attributed to comedian and entertainer Emo Philips is the paraprosdokian “When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then, I realized God doesn’t work that way, so I stole one and prayed for forgiveness.â€Â Undoubtedly funny, Philips’ comment should provide a revelation to unsuccessful job seekers employing traditional […]
On runways and in magazines, the fashion industry appears a chic adventure. Behind the scenes, however, the work is demanding and governed by stringent deadlines. Those employed within this field will want to stress their work ethic, skills, and achievements on their resumes and cover letters.  Some of the job titles and job functions in […]
In more than thirty years of crafting resumes, cover letters, and other documents targeting career advancement, we have witnessed a specific trend that emerges time and again during floundering economies. Seeking reinvention of their core competencies leading to broader career opportunities, a good portion of our client base streams out of vocational/technical institutions, recently graduated […]
If it takes a village to raise a child, it also takes one to produce a seamless film, theatrical production, or televised piece. Behind-the-scenes personnel including film editors, lighting technicians, and set designers perform indispensible functions in transforming a story concept into a finished production. In creating resumes to secure employment, these people must be […]
In an economy as distressed as ours, every iota of positive news is both welcome and fraught with the advice to take it with the proverbial grain of salt. Economists in our nation’s capital have recently released the news that fewer layoffs have occurred in July ’09, since the economy took its worst nosedive last […]
