Are you trying to figure out what to do in your job life? Well, how far did you get? Do you dream about your ‘Dream Job’? Well, then, what have you done to get it? IF nothing, this is the wrong approach…

SO, if today is the day to take charge of your career goals, then, write it down and go for it and do not settle! (by the way, there will be someone out there that says, the economy sucks and you better take what you can get…)

You only have one life to live, so live it!

Open your mind and think of what you want and have an action plan to get there…

Set your Goal, wrote it down… if you are not sure, then write things you like to do or your hobbies and branch out form there.  What past experience do you have that may relate to a new profession?

You have to balance what you want to do, what you like, your experience, how long will it possibly take to get there, and then make an action plan.

Seek out people you can network with in your new job goal. Get involved in organizations that pertain to that new job. Put your self in that job already… you know, I told you I love the SECRET! Volunteer… talk to people in that job, how did they get it… do you need additional experience or training?

Research, Be specific as to what you want to do…list five people that you can call today to help you.

Surround yourself with positive people…

Take action now!

Make a daily to do list and start chipping away at your new opportunity! Remember, you only have one life to live, so live it, and love it!

Yes, I always have a lot to say and thankfully what I have to say can help people!  See my latest article in East Magazine!

Don’t forget it’s Update Your Resume Month!

Most people think of Labor Day as the last day of summer fun… no more white after today…last day for barbeques and outside events before winter and the holidays.

For me, of course I think of family and get togethers, but since I am in the business of helping people end their job search frustrations, Labor Day makes me think of what I can do different to help people find their next job.  So next Tuesday, I will be doing a free event in conjunction with the Hollywood Junior Chamber of Commerce.

An event to help you with your resume, interviewing, networking, and dressing for success! So, if you are in this situation, come out on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at the Hollywood Jaycee Hall 2930 Hollywood Blvd, on the SW corner of 95 and Hollywood Blvd at 1pm.  We will be doing all kinds of workshops until about 4pm.  Then at 5:30pm, join the Hollywood Jaycees for their monthly meeting and network! Find out how you can get involved!

Also, we will be doing a PROFESSIONAL CLOTHING EXCHANGE!  Yes, bring in your professional clothes that you would like to trade for something new.  All item left will be donated to Women in Distress and Broward Outreach.

Happy Labor Day!

PRESS RELEASE

Violet Nikolici Lowrey, MBA, CPRW, CEMC

A Plus Professional Resumes, Inc.

1000 E. Atlantic Blvd, Suite 117

Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Broward: 954-839-8552 Palm Beach: 561-208-6468 Dade: 305-428-3877

Cell: 954-394-3040 Email: violet@violetonresumes.com

BLOG: www.violetonresumesblog.com

WEBSITE: www.aplusprofessionalresumes.com

PROFESSIONAL RESUME WRITERS CELEBRATE ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL UPDATE YOUR RESUME MONTH

For Immediate Release –September marks the annual International Update Your Resume Month, officially proclaimed by Career Directors International (CDI). During the entire month, CDI members will dedicate their efforts to boosting industry awareness and encouraging the public to update their own resumes.

Violet Nikolici Lowrey of A Plus Professional Resumes will be available to local and national media to answer questions and offer expertise about resumes, cover letters, job interviews, and job search strategies. Violet will be doing various events, workshops in the community, and speaking to local universities. She will offer weekly, free teleseminars to the community on job search topics. Interested parties should email violet@violetonresumes.com. Violet will be speaking at events and job fairs in the community. The public is welcome to attend and advised to bring their resume and note pad.  Interview and Dress for Success tips will also be offered. Information will be available by connecting with Violet Nikolici Lowrey on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Face book.

Since most careers require a resume in order to gain employment, it’s important that job seekers take a proactive approach in order to be ready for any and all opportunities that crop up. Too often people try to write a resume at the last minute, which is the worst time to prepare a document that needs to be perfect. A well-crafted resume takes time and research, and Update Your Resume Month is a perfect reminder to be prepared for new opportunities.

Violet can be reached at 954.839.8552 or violet@violetonresumes.com.

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As you know, September is International Update Your Resume Month.  I will be talking about many topics, but today, I had t bring this up because someone called me today and asked if I would review their resume.  I said yes and told them to email it to me.  I reviewed the resume and wanted to call them because a recruiter called me today and asked me if I knew someone in a particular field and this person happened to be…when I called the number was not their number anymore! Yes, I had their email address, however, a recruiter or hiring manager may not take the extra steps to contact them.

Make sure you always update your contact information and actually dial the number you put on the resume in case you transposed a number.

That’s all for now…

V

Wow! Can you believe September is already here…my goodness, I just had my baby in January!  As fast as baby Emma is growing, so is the need for your to update your resume!

September is a great time to do this because the mood is changing in the air…school is back in session…the lazy days f summer are gone, and people are ready to get back to work and focus!

September is the spark needed to get back on track…It’s right before the holidays, just before fall, and right before the last quarter where businesses ear mark their HR budget for the following year as to if they will add people or not.

September is far enough from New Years, that you can actually set a goal and achieve it! Finding a new job, perfect, now is the time to update your resume.

Follow me this month, as I will be doing free calls, events, reviewing resumes, posting blogs, and most importantly, giving you vital information!

Here’s to you September and International Update Your Resume Month!

I just read an article that was very motivating for me, so I thought I would share it with you.  Professional speaker, Amy Jones has tips on how to get more accomplished and I am going to share them with you.

1. Get off to a great start- set a goal and what is necessary to reach that goal

2. Stay on track- prioritize your list and change it is necessary, but stay focused

3. Pace yourself- don’t go too fast and burn out or too slow and bore yourself.  Have a steady stroll to success and remove any obstacles

4. Get assistance- if you feel that you are not reaching your goal… let’s say you are dieting… ask someone to help you by exercising with you, telling you not to eat that chocolate brownie, or merely say “you are doing a great job, keep it up”

5. Pit stops- make the necessary revisions to the path to your goal if necessary…re-group if necessary

6. Keep your eye on the finish line- keep in mind what your goal is and that you will finish…stay positive

7. Celebrate- if I were you, I would have a reward goal when I set my goal at the beginning, that way you have something to look forward to and to celebrate!

SO, where does this leave you… I would apply these steps into your job search. Think of all the steps as steps to get the job you want.  All of these apply.

Have a great day!

Violet

Is this a dream? NO! This is a real job and the Seminole Casino is searching for the right person! Get your resume ready, pictures, video, and positive attitude! GO FOR IT! Make sure you read the requirements. Application deadline coming quick.  Go to:  http://www.faceofclassic.com

Good luck!

I spoke with a client of mine today that had a phone interview yesterday and I love to know what questions were asked and this intrigued me, so I wanted to blog about it.

The question was “If I asked your best friend to describe you in one word, what would it be?” WOW!  The power of one word… it could make or break you!  Her great response was “Adaptable!”  Great!  What would you say?

When I give advice to my clients on interviewing, I always tell them to be prepared for the unexpected, and this was an unexpected question.  So, here is another example of when you put your resume out there, and get a call for an interview, this may be a question that is asked!  OH…P.S. this was a spur of the moment call, and that was the interview, before the in person interview…. so, once again, beware….if you put your resume out there and you do not know who is calling you, let it go to voice mail, and then be prepared to return the call because it could be that employer of your dreams!

Yes of course there is such a thing as Update Your References Week!  So, get out your resume and references.  When was the last time you contacted your references? Can’t remember?  Well, get on the phone and start calling them.

I always advise my clients to call their references and make sure nothing has changed, especially if they are about to go on an interview. Good thing because yesterday, John called me to say that on Friday he went on a interview and he said “Thank goodness I heard Violet’s voice in my head saying….’don’t forget to call your references!’ “….John called them on Thursday and found out that one of his best references phone number was out of order…he was able to email him.  His number was disconnected because he lost his phone and some other drama transpired, that he had to change his number.  Had John not called, an employer may have tried to call his reference and got a disconnected number. That would not look to good.

Make sure your resume is up to date and email a copy of your resume to your reference, especially if it is a past employer or co-worker that wants to know where you have been since you left them. Also, they can see your current accomplishments and at the same time, get a refresher course on what you were hired to do at the company you both worked at.

So, just as I advise you to keep your resume updated, same goes for your references. Happy References Week! May 7-14!