Do you want to build a 6-figure business out of your resume writing or career coaching skill set? Breaking that annual $100,000 point is a key goal I've been hearing for over 25 years from the majority of resume writers and career coaches I meet. So what exactly does it take? After crossing that barrier myself by 1997 to build a 6-figure business as Read More >
Should You Hire a Career Coach for Job Search or Interview Help?
You've likely used a professional resume writer to create your new resume and now you are wondering if working with a career coach who specializes in job search coaching or interview coaching will also make a difference. Maybe you are wondering if it's even necessary! So in this second installment, I'm going to tell you everything you need to Read More >
Should You Hire a Professional Resume Writer?
The decision as to whether to hire a professional resume writer is one that leaves many people confused. So I’m glad you stopped here because this is SO IMPORTANT! I’m going to approach this in two pieces, since there is a growing understanding of professional resume writing services, but many have still not heard of the benefits of career coaching. Read More >
Voting is Open: 2019 Kick Butt Award for Career Professionals
It's time to vote for the winner of the second annual Pat Schuler Kick Butt Award. When we think Kick Butt, we will always think of the late Pat Schuler. It may have been the name of two of her programs – Kick Butt Sales and Kick Butt Women – but Pat was the epitome of the Kick Butt spirit as an entrepreneur, friend, and leader. She has led many Read More >
Easily Get Your Passive Email List to Buy Resume Writing & Career Coaching Services (Video Tip)
Chances are you've put in the effort to develop a solid prospect email marketing list for your resume writing and/or career coaching services, but you aren't seeing much return on investment (ROI) from it. In a services industry where sales specials aren't the norm, just how can you get these people to convert to paying clients? In this 4-minute video, Read More >
Resume Writers: Do This When Change Requests Will Kill Your Resume
No matter how good of a professional resume writer you are, at some point this will happen to you. Your client will return for edits and say: “My brother’s sister’s wife’s aunt works in Human Resources, and she said….<insert butchering of resume to return it to evil, generic status…>.” You want your client to be happy but you know the requested Read More >
How to Share Quotes that Close Resume Writing & Coaching Sales (Video Tip)
When (and how) should you present your quote to a job seeker prospect for resume writing and/or career services? If you've tried to close a 4-figure (or less) package on the phone, you've probably found that you're overwhelming prospects and losing them. This may have led to you lowering your offer to just what they asked for. Unfortunately, that hurts Read More >
Use Show & Tell to Up Close Rates on Resume & Career Service Sales (Video Tip)
Would you like to close 94-97% of your resume writing and career services prospects on 4-figure sales? In this 7-minute video I discuss how to make it happen by: Moving prospect perception from DIY or high-priced luxury to "necessity". Using three step-by-step ways to easily incorporate visual elements into your consultation to close sales. Read More >
Recruiter Pet Peeves to Avoid When Resume Writing
What may be a simple resume misstep by your client can be a major pet peeve to a recruiter, resulting in instant rejection. With recruiters reading through piles of resumes every day, it’s important that your clients are aware of common issues that can land their resume in the shredder! To ensure your clients’ resumes are shortlisted (rather than sent Read More >
CDI Is Accepting Nominations for Kick Butt Award + President’s Thank You
Are you a career professional who kicks butt? Or do you know one who does? We are now accepting nominations and self-nominations for the second annual Pat Schuler Kick Butt award. The criteria for the award is simply based on recognizing someone who best represents what Pat stood for: Fearless in creating and innovating within the industry and/or Read More >
