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If you’re starting, currently thinking about starting, or actively building a resume writing and/or career coaching business, you’ll want to tune in for this new series. We’re shifting gears from sharing the collective metrics and strategies of successful self-employed resume writers and career coaches to hearing from each of them directly. I’ve lined up some amazing successful business owners as guests who: * Started in the industry anywhere from 14 months to 20+ years ago. * Gross as much as $400K annually. * Joined the industry, often as a 2nd career, in their 20s through their 60s. * Have stories, lessons, and advice to help you succeed faster. This week I’m kicking it off with my own story of challenges, grit, joy, and wisdom. I’ll be sharing those gold nuggets that make it clear that entrepreneurial success is often just one decision or action step away. If we are willing to take it, then we can make it! Join me live! I'm streaming Wed, 2/14 at 3:45 PM EST right here on CDI's LinkedIn page at https://buff.ly/49y8bL5. You can also join us in our Facebook group and on our YouTube channel. 🔸🔸🔸 🔸 I’m CDI’s President, Laura DeCarlo. I help entrepreneurs, with a specialty in resume writers and career coaches, to bust their barriers and rocket to success. 🚀 CDI is a global professional association and consulting organization. 🌐 Visit CDI for a free taste of master resources. 🆓 Join the wait list for membership and check out our non-member certification and training opportunities. 📋 Need help now? Send a DM. 📲 #startupsuccess #entrepreneurshipsuccess #secondact #resumewriter #careercoach

It’s finally happening! Any self-employed resume writer or career coach will want to have a front row seat (virtually) on Thursday! Every month Career Directors International offers an included deep-dive, high-value webinar to our association members. This one - Leveraging the ROI of LinkedIn Business Pages Today & Tomorrow - I am teaching on Thursday, 10/24 from 2-3:30 PM Eastern. It got pushed back a bit so we could include other expert guests first on our monthly event schedule, which included: • Using LinkedIn Recruiter to Optimize Profiles, Add Services & Close More Sales with Julia Kaukinen • Unlock Your Book’s Potential: Expert Marketing Strategies for Authors with Jeannine Bennett, Ph.D. • Position Job Seekers to Seal the Deal with 30-60-90 Day Plans with Grant Cooper • Top LinkedIn Tips for Job Search: What Job Seekers Need to Know with Donna Shannon, MCD, NCOPE • Mega-Training: Up Your Resume Writing & Design – Advice From TORI Entries (with me) • Start Up & Growth Secrets for Resume Writers & Career Coaches from Brenda Bernstein But it’s now time and I’m bursting with excitement to share the how and why you building a flourishing LinkedIn company page now! These events, ranked 9.42-10 out of 10 by our members, are unique and give you the feel of being together in a room, without the expense of travel, time and money to attend. Join us to learn, partake in a networking activity, and talk about this important topic. Upcoming live events - https://lnkd.in/exwQqwYP. Not yet a member? Both annual and monthly membership are currently open! Jump in and start flying higher with us in CDI - https://lnkd.in/etifeq7s. 🔸🔸🔸 🔸 I’m CDI’s President, Laura DeCarlo. I help resume writers and career coaches to bust their barriers and rocket to success. 🚀 CDI is a global professional association and consulting organization.  #resumewriter #careercoach #entrepreneursuccess #linkedin

Resume Writers & Career Coaches: Today is the LAST day to join Career Directors International before we raise our membership pricing for the first time in 11 years. Can you afford to wait for success or pay more for it? Before we know it we'll be in Q4 and I want to ask if you’re getting all the results you planned for at the start of the year? At CDI we're so excited because we see our members achieving big things every day, and you can get in on this too! But when you're not part of an engaging and dynamic learning community like CDI...? For 80%+, resolutions, goals, and dreams aren't on the radar. Heads are down just trying to make it through or struggling more with a summer slump. But that way, nothing ever changes! CDI is all about the tools, scripts, done-for-you-resources, connections, and empowerment to kick your success into high gear! Plus, we have so much fun doing it! Stop going it alone or following less-than advice. If you want all that CDI has to offer for yourself, now is the time to act! This is the final day to join and save.  So, stop reinventing the wheel and get in here already and kick it with us! If you're ready for your next big step, today is your day! Being with CDI can make ALL the difference. Last chance to join and save - https://lnkd.in/etifeq7s. CDI is the leading global professional association of resume writers and career coaches. #resumewriter #careercoach #resumewriters #careercoaches

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"Your resume is more than a document; it's your personal marketing tool for career success. In today's job market, a tailored resume is your passport to opportunities.” Here are important tips:- 1. Stand out by authentic customization. 2. Include your LinkedIn profile for enhanced visibility. 3. Quantify achievements for credibility. 4. Start each point with powerful action verbs, showcasing your initiative. 5. Attention to detail is key; a flawless resume reflects professionalism. As a healthcare professionals’ consultant and certified #resumewriter, I've seen the impact—invest in crafting a compelling resume, and let's open doors to exciting career prospects together. Ready for success? Let's connect. #ResumeWriting #CareerSuccess #ProfessionalAdvice #careercoach

I saw an ad for a resume writer that was commission only. I didn’t want that, but thought, what could a conversation hurt? What relationship or future opportunity might come out of it? At the interview they told me they had decided to provide a weekly stipend for the first year. When that chain closed down about 16 months later, that was the start of my business. What if I hadn’t tried? The same thing happened with my role as Director of Career Planning and Professional Development for a private university. I initially interviewed for an admissions counselor and the pay was too low. They told me I was a fit for the director role but that it would NEVER be available. I debated ‘wasting/taking’ the time to write a thank you letter but did it anyway. A month later they offered me that role. Working there I came to realize they never hired anyone who didn’t send a thank you. So much of what I’ve accomplished as an entrepreneur has come from just going all in. But all the time I hear: “I don’t want to waste my time if it doesn’t pay enough, I’m too busy, or I’m not sure I’m ready." Guess what? You definitely won’t ever get anything if you don’t try. When you put yourself out there you: * Make new connections that can open new doors. * Learn what doesn’t work. * Gain skill with proposals or interviewing. * Potentially change your life. So be open to new things and new opportunities. - Submit even though you’re busy. - Take the course even though clients are happy. - Show up and meet people even though you’re introverted. Success comes easier when you put yourself out there. How has being open helped your business? Let me know in the comments. 🔸🔸🔸 🔸 I’m CDI’s President, Laura DeCarlo. I help entrepreneurs, with a specialty in resume writers and career coaches, to bust their barriers and rocket to success. 🚀 CDI is a global professional association and consulting organization. 🌐 Visit CDI for a free taste of master resources and to take our business blocker quiz. 🆓 Join the wait list for membership and check out our non-member certification and training opportunities. 📋 Need help now? Send a DM. 📲 #startupsuccess #entrepreneurshipsuccess #secondact #resumewriter #careercoach

I saw an ad for a resume writer that was commission only. I didn’t want that, but thought, what could a conversation hurt? What relationship or future opportunity might come out of it? At the interview they told me they had decided to provide a weekly stipend for the first year. When that chain closed down about 16 months later, that was the start of my business. What if I hadn’t tried? The same thing happened with my role as Director of Career Planning and Professional Development for a private university. I initially interviewed for an admissions counselor and the pay was too low. They told me I was a fit for the director role but that it would NEVER be available. I debated ‘wasting/taking’ the time to write a thank you letter but did it anyway. A month later they offered me that role. Working there I came to realize they never hired anyone who didn’t send a thank you. So much of what I’ve accomplished as an entrepreneur has come from just going all in. But all the time I hear: “I don’t want to waste my time if it doesn’t pay enough, I’m too busy, or I’m not sure I’m ready." Guess what? You definitely won’t ever get anything if you don’t try. When you put yourself out there you: * Make new connections that can open new doors. * Learn what doesn’t work. * Gain skill with proposals or interviewing. * Potentially change your life. So be open to new things and new opportunities. - Submit even though you’re busy. - Take the course even though clients are happy. - Show up and meet people even though you’re introverted. Success comes easier when you put yourself out there. How has being open helped your business? Let me know in the comments. 🔸🔸🔸 🔸 I’m CDI’s President, Laura DeCarlo. I help entrepreneurs, with a specialty in resume writers and career coaches, to bust their barriers and rocket to success. 🚀 CDI is a global professional association and consulting organization. 🌐 Visit CDI for a free taste of master resources and to take our business blocker quiz. 🆓 Join the wait list for membership and check out our non-member certification and training opportunities. 📋 Need help now? Send a DM. 📲 #startupsuccess #entrepreneurshipsuccess #secondact #resumewriter #careercoach

Thinking of testing the job search waters? If on paper, you feel like your career looks scattered and you don't know how to connect the dots, then I can help. As a 3X Certified Executive Resume Writer, Coach and Storyteller, my documents help clients to land interviews. My years of corporate communications, journalism and social work offered me a unique understanding of how people read, communicate and share information. Today, I help clients all over the world to tell their stories and test the job search waters – often for the first time in years or after deciding to make a career change. I offer: ✍🏼 Customized resumes for today's readers ✍🏼 Customized LinkedIn profiles ✍🏼 Storytelling that gets interviews ✍🏼 Job search and market advice ✍🏼 Interviews with career experts ✍🏼 Success stories from job seekers and career changers who have gone through the job hunt journey and lived to tell the tale. Schedule a Chat with Me: https://bit.ly/41Q06yS #VFR #resumewriter #resumeupgrade #resumetips #resumestrategy #resumeservices #jobseekers #jobsearch #jobsearchtips #careeradvice #careersearch #linkedin #linkedinresume #careerstory #resume #resumes #coverletter #coverletters #coverletterwriting #careerchange #coverletterhelp #coverlettertips #resumedesign #careerchange #linkedintips

Your resume is your personal marketing tool – time to showcase your unique value! Move beyond just listing responsibilities. Instead, focus on achievements and highlights that demonstrate your impact on your organisations. Here are some tips: ✅ Quantify your accomplishments: Use numbers and metrics to showcase the value you delivered. ✅ Focus on results: What problems did you solve? What improvements did you make? ✅ Craft a compelling professional summary: This is your elevator pitch! Concisely overview your value proposition and career goals in first-person language. If you need help exploring your achievements and communicating them, comment below and I'll send you our free ‘Achievements Prompts’ guide. Together, let's create a resume that gets you noticed for the right opportunities. #ResumeWriter #CareerAdvice #JobSearchHelp