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!

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

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!

How can you overcome the executive at your company whose buddy comes in, does nothing and gets promoted?  Well, sometimes you can’t do anything except chart your own way.  Maybe it’s time that you seek an organization that you will have more opportunities with…maybe conspire to stalk them until they do something bad, everything blows up and they all get fired and then you get promoted…NOT! Just kidding!

Stand out in your own right… do what you do best and keep doing it.  You will get recognized and besides… you are the one that can sleep at night. You can always become friends with the executive too …. hahaha… anyway, continue to do your best, network your way to a better position based on your performance.

Remember, you must have an up to date resume when that executive asks for it!

I was determined to make my call with Tory Johnson’s Virtual Job Club, and I did!  Thanks Tory and Michelle!

So, click here to listen to me!

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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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

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!

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