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Apply early to land the job » Get into the application race early to land the job

Get into the application race early to land the job

You can increase your chances of landing a job by applying as soon as the job is posted, or even earlier if you’re mining the hidden job market

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"Your work on my resume helped me get that important interview"

William S., Spa Director,
Tennessee
"The resume you built for me has been called a piece of art by more than one recruiter. It was called out specifically as the reason I caught my soon-to-be boss' eye. So THANK YOU!"

Kevin C., Director of Data Science,
Minneapolis, MN
"After we updated my LinkedIn profile, I have had several inquiries from recruiters which led to some great connections. I've had a few interviews and call backs, and they reference how much they love my resume."

Marketing Executive,
Dallas, TX
"After months of no response from my applications, after we revised my documents, I got responses and interviews for every job I applied for."

Theresa K., Marketing,
North Dakota
"I have worked with Jeri several times and every experience has been exceptional... Professional, quick turnaround, thoughtful"

Carl P., Hospitality,
Arizona
"The combination of advice and perspective along with encouragement helped me stay confidently focused."

Human Capital Development,
Massachusetts
"I can't thank you enough. The process of creating my resume and coaching with you helped me grow so much! ... I feel stronger, more confident in my relationship with my employer and members of my family."

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Personal Assistant, Connecticut
"Your coaching is the smartest investments I have made in polishing my personal brand, perfecting my documents and your exhaustive labored critique of my LinkedIn profile was masterful. You are a brilliant career coach!"

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Director, Global Diversity, Inclusion and Strategic Engagement
"Working with Jeri has helped me understand my own skills and what I am capable of in new and exciting ways."

Mark L., Spa Director
Lake Placid, NY
"I got the job - the first one I applied for! Throughout the interview process, my resume was a topic of conversation and point of differentiation!"

Communications Executive
St. Paul, MN
"I truly felt as though Jeri wanted to help me and see me succeed. And I did!"

LMSW,
Massachusetts
"Jeri makes it easy to craft a powerful resume ... she hit a home run recharging my Linkedin profile!"

Supply Chain Executive,
Eden Prairie, MN
"I got more than just a great looking resume...we identified what I like to do and want to do."

Business Analyst,
Minnesota
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Controller,
Fargo, North Dakota
"I completed the Career Exploration Program and I am very pleased with the results. Jeri asked thought-provoking questions and offered practical ideas. The program lived up to its name. "

Robert P., Financial Services,
Boston
"From the time I submitted the resume you wrote to the time I got a call scheduling my interview: 3 hours. "

Justin L., Massage Therapy Instructor,
Illinois
My experience with you was great! ...I got a portfolio of professionally written documents and I learned to tailor my resumes and cover letters. I gained confidence to compete in the crowded wholesale marketplace.

Jesse F.
Wholesale Imports, Micro Beer Sales Representative
I submitted the resume you wrote for me to TheLadders.com. They wrote back, "...This is a strong resume. . . I don’t think you would benefit from having our staff professionally rewrite your document...

Consultant,
Strongsville, Ohio
“It was your resume that got me the interview! Thank you for all your help!”

Electronics Technician,
East Grand Forks, Minnesota
“Jeri empowered me and made me focus at a time when I felt stuck and unappreciated.”

Sales Representative,
Woodbury, Minnesota
“I got the job . . . I have to think it was the resume and cover letter you put together.”

High School Principal,
Mesabi, Minnesota
“You wrote my resume as if you had known me for a lifetime.”

XM Talk Show Host,
Chicago, Illinois
“I have a difficult background. You did an outstanding job with fantastic style and creativity.”

International Business Consultant,
Ellicott, Maryland/Munich, Germany
“Thank you for everything you did for me in helping get this job. I couldn’t have done it without you.”

Sheriff’s Deputy,
Grand Forks (ND) County
“I enjoyed the entire process of working with you . . . I feel your resume service is top-notch..”

Retail Manager,
Grand Forks, North Dakota
"I have had a great experience working with you and now feel more confident to start the next chapter in my career and education."

Sports Business,
New York, New York
"(Working with Jeri) . . . made me realize the things I need to focus on . . . in order to improve my chances of getting a (new) position."

Sr. Production Manager, Polo Ralph Lauren,
New York, NY
"I was very confident in the proper things to say and do in interviews. I feel like the things I learned . . . really helped me get the job offer!"

Graphic Artist,
Fergus Falls, Minnesota
"Your rewrite of my resume has given me confidence that I'm better prepared, and it's resulted in 8 recruiters looking at it on The Ladders."

Sales / Operations Director,
Houston, Texas
"I was very impressed with her ability to keep detailed items and facts all on one page."

Medical Coder,
Grand Forks, North Dakota

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First Place 2010 TORI Best Creative Resume

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Published in Resumes for the Rest of Us, On the Minds of Moms, JobDig, online at Examiner.com, Ezine article expert, selfgrowth.com