 Career Transition Ministry
“He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in him I will trust.” Psalm 91:2
Getting Started
Where to start
Godel is known as the best place on the web to find out about all the networking opportunities in Atlanta. Although the Godel web site is a CPA web site, the Job Aids links connects with the most complete calendar of networking meetings and other job resources.
Be sure to sign up for the Yahoo groups while you are on Godel. This provides access to a network of thousands of people and provide job openings and contacts for targeted companies. Choose to receive the daily digest via e-mail.
Are you at a crossroads in your career?
Mis-employed or unemployed? You can find a fulfilling career - one that employs your unique gifts and passions. Crossroads Career Network can help you in choosing a career that is right for you, whether a new job or new business opportunity. Follow the six-step model of "How to Walk Through a Crossroads in Your Career" as you move through your career search.
Get personal job search help through monthly Network Meetings and a small-group study course at a Crossroads Career Ministry in a church near you.
- Find opportunities for networking.
- Take a comprehensive career assessment.
- Develop a personal career search plan.
- Write a resume that gets results.
- Learn the best ways to find new job and business opportunities.
- Find out how to participate in two-way interviews.
Discover how to find a new job or business opportunity that matches your values. To learn more, visit Crossroads Career Network.
Should I use a recruiter or not?
Absolutely! It is one more tool working for you.
Find the top Georgia recruiters by specialty in the 'Directory of Recruiters' either of the following web sites:
- Online Recruiters Directory
- Recruiters Directory
- Call the recruiter and introduce yourself.
- Send your resume to the recruiter.
- Call the recruiter regularly to see if there are any opportunities.
- Don't assume they will call you. They have more people to call than you do!
Where can I get training?
Do You Have a Degree?
- Contact you alumni association to see what networking opportunities they sponsor.
- Call your alumni's placement department to see what assistance they can provide.
Tips for Great Phone Interviews
- Always stand! Your energy comes across better when you stand.
- Watch yourself in the mirror.
- Make sure you keep smiling, the interviewer can sense your smile over the phone.
- Post all your answers to the tough questions on the wall.
- Phone interviews are open book tests. Take advantage and tape notes on the walls where you can easily read them.
- Have a glass of water - no ice handy in case you get choked. Ice in the water makes noise and can be heard by the interviewer.
- Put the cat / dog out Make sure the cat / dog will not be heard in the background during your interview.
- Be enthusiastic! Sound like you are really interested in the job!
Executive Resume Mistakes You Want To Avoid
At the executive level doesn't mean you are exempt from making mistakes when writin your resume'. Sometimes you are more likely to make mistakes than lower-level professionals because the executive job search arena can be very different from the professeional-level job search. Below are four mistakes to avoid:
- Sidestepping Your Brand Information: At the executive level, you should have already developed a strong brand, whether you’ve built it from making numerous public speeches, being interviewed by the media for your expertise, or even from creating your own industry-specific blog. If you have worked hard for your brand, that last thing you want to do is forget to include it in your resume. Take time to mention your contributions to your field and how you’ve been recognized. List the places your resume can be found online (e.g., LinkedIn), and supply your blog information to show employers just how deeply ingrained you are in your industry.
- Not Defining a Clear Job Target: At no time in your professional career should you submit a resume that doesn’t clearly define why you’re applying with a company. But at the executive level, it’s absolutely unacceptable. If, at this stage in the game, you are you’re submitting resumes that look like templates, it’s time to change your tactics. Employers want executives who are absolutely sure how they can make a difference in the company. So be sure to define the reason you’re applying for the job, and provide specific examples via targeted skills and accomplishments. This way, you leave the employer no doubt that you’re right for the job.
- Falling Behind the Resume-Formatting Curve: Being cutting edge is a requirement of being a good executive, even when doing something as simple as designing your resume. You know that executives are constantly working on the go—and rely on portable devices to conduct much of the company’s business. It’s for this reason that it’s good to format your resume with short yet value-driven statements that are bullet pointed. By adding white space to the resume, you reduce the risk of overwhelming busy managers who don’t want to dig through densely populated paragraphs to determine qualifications.
- Making Amateur Mistakes: One of the worst things you could do as an executive is submit your resume with typos, misspelled words, or grammatical errors. Your job is to exude perfection at all times. Making amateur mistakes could be such a huge turnoff to employers that you reduce your chances of being hired even before your qualifications are thoroughly reviewed. Although it’s sometimes easier said than done to create a perfect resume, making mistakes as an executive is still inexcusable. So take time to create a masterful resume. And if you can’t do it on your own, hire a resume writer to do the work for you.
A nationally-recognized resume authority, Jessica Hernandez and her team of credentialed writers collaborate with professional- and executive-level candidates to open doors to positions at respected organizations, attaining over a 99% interview-winning success rate. For examples of branded resumes and Great Resumes Fast’s blog on resume writing tips, visit Great Resumes Fast.
I Need Business Cards!
- VistaPrint will give you 250 business cards for the cost of shipping ($5.25).
- Consider listing some your your skills on the front or back so people can remember what type of opportunity you are seeking.
- Bring your cards to networking meetings so other can help you find opportunities.
What is a Personal Marketing Plan?
Have you ever tried to explain to someone what you did for a living and what you are looking for, only to have them stare at you like a 'deer in headlights'?
A personal marketing plan might be for you. This one page document is used when networking to let others know the types of opportunities you are seeking, applicable skills, and what companies you are currently targeting for employment. Unlike a resume, a marketing plan is structured to help seekers understand what you do so they can help you find matching opportunities.
What Does the Library Have to Offer?
- Career advice books
- Resume builder books
- Online access to Hoovers
- Access to ReferenceUSA Company data by: Employees, City, Revenue, SIC Code, and Industry
- An office away from home
- A copier
- Internet access
- Atlanta Business Chronicle
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