Resume Writers And Career Counselors
By Steve
Burt
Certified Professional Resume
Writer
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Career counselors specialize in
helping people make career decisions. They may help clients determine
educational routes to take in order to achieve certain desired goals. Or,
they may assess client abilities, skills, and natural interests to the
various career fields or educational options available. They may help
clients overcome poor past situations, such as dealing with the emotional
effects of being fired, downsized, verbally abused, or sexually harassed at
work. Counselors use detailed interviews, written tests, examinations and
evaluation tools to assist their clients narrow the field of choices and
determine areas of strength. Some career counselors offer assistance in
resume preparation, but their primary focus is in helping their clients map
out goals and determine options rather than targeting specific job
opportunities.
Resume writers specialize in helping
their clients target specific employment opportunities. They may also offer
career guidance. Those that do will use an interview and communications
process that enables them to get to know the individual client's unique
background and experiences, both positive and negative. They determine
areas of strength, learn what the client's short and long term goals are,
cover areas of concern, and assist the client in mapping strategies to meet
their short and long term goals. A professional resume writer also offers
career guidance and assists their clients with interviewing skills and job
search strategies.
In short, the career counselor sets
the stage for their client by helping them figure out what they want
to do while the resume writer helps their client implement and accomplish
their career goals.
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I'm a charter member of the Professional Association of
Resume Writers. I earned the designation of Certified Professional
Resume Writer in 1992 and have helped 1,000's of people reach their career
goals. I'd be happy to help you do the same. Read
more about my services.
Thanks,
Steven M. Burt
Certified Professional Resume Writer
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