Areas of expertise
Resume / CV Writing
Effective resumes or CVs should generate interest and interviews for recruiters, headhunters and employers. These documents are the chief self-marketing tools in your professional toolbox, so it’s in your best regard to have your resume/CV redesigned and ready to always show your distinctive professional value. In a sea of fierce global competition for jobs, your resume/CV must stay ready for the next opportunity. As the ancient Chinese proverb states: “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago.” So, plant your tree now with Resumes by J. Tyler.
Cover Letter Writing
Some experts say that the cover letter is extinct. Not needed. A waste of time. An absolute frivolous activity. While cover letters won’t guarantee you an interview or solely land you the job offer, this supplemental document can help recruiters, headhunters and employers if you are unqualified for the role, making a career transition to a different industry, applying for an entry-level job and/or if you have significant employment gaps. Also, some companies will request a cover letter for their vacant role as a means to differentiate your knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and story from a short list of final candidates. In all, a cover letter exists to supplement your resume/CV, especially if requested by an organization.
LinkedIn Profile Development
According to Kinsta (2022), 87% of recruiters regularly use LinkedIn to search for candidates. Moreover, Statistic Brain Research Institute (2022) indicated that a study found that 122 million people received an interview through LinkedIn with 35.5 million people having been hired by a person they have connected with on the site. The future of the job application process is digital. Employers, recruiters and hiring managers are already on the Internet, and using mobile devices to peruse LinkedIn on a regular basis. So, let me also take your value to the digital marketplace to increase your chances of landing the role that you deserve.
ASCII Plain Text Resume
Has a company ever instructed you to submit an ASCII resume? If so, the American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) means that job applicants must submit a text-only or unformatted version of your resume. In short, your resume should not contain any formatting styles including (but not limited to) underlines, bullets, italics, tabs, lines, special fonts and graphics. Why are this resume style important to recruiters, headhunters and employers? First, ASCII text resumes are a great match for applying to job sites. Some job portals and job posting sites prefer these resumes over formatted resumes. Additionally, plain-text resumes are easy to parse keywords from the Applicant Tracking System because ASCII resumes prevent compatibility issues. Secondly, unformatted resumes make it easy for applicants to copy and paste into email messages and online forms. So, let me provide you a plain text-version of your resume that we can add to your entire professional portfolio.
Mock Interview Preperation
Picture this…You invested hours of research and time into overhauling your current resume/CV that you hope is effective and interview- generating. Behold, you were soon contacted by a recruiter to participate in a phone interview for an open position that’s ranked in your Top 5 list. You are excited and did what you could to prepare for the upcoming interview. On the day of the phone interview day, the recruiter spent 30 minutes with you to learn more about you, determine your interest in the company and the role and assess your fit for the position - all to determine if you are worthy for an in-person, in-depth interview with the hiring committee. After the phone call, you felt good about your answers and felt the interview had a positive impression of you. However, the feeling was apparently not mutual as you were not invited for a second interview. Baffling, huh? You were qualified. You earned your degree and certifications. You have more experience than required. Work with me to help you learn how to answer difficult questions, develop interview strategies,
Career Coaching
Oftentimes, a person cannot adequately evaluate himself/herself in regards to his/her career. Am I in the right role/industry? What can I do to get the promotion that I deserve? How can I improve and consistently maintain the skills and performance of my team? What is the blueprint to successfully oversee a project from start to finish? These are just some of the few questions that can drive a professional to hire a career coach. Career coaching will allow a professional to receive the support, guidance and accountability need to help a person achieve and even surpass his/her long-term career objectives. A good career coach will keep it real about your situation and what you need to do perform at a higher-level. An effective career coach will motivate and challenge you to work your action plan to achieve your goals. A constructive career coach will actively listen to you and help you reflect. A helpful career coach will provide you feedback, a supportive environment and be open to help you express your thoughts and opinions. A successful career coach will hold you and himself/herself accountable as your professional life also becomes his/her mission. Work with me to receive specialized, expert coaching that is tailored to your individual needs. Additionally, I will help you evaluate your current career standing, reflect on past and present experiences, assess your strengths and weaknesses, pinpoint current and potential skill gaps and offer suggestions and tangible steps for you to create an action plan. Schedule Your 15-Minute Consultation Now!
Peronsal Statement (College / University.)
For college/university-bound and graduate-aspiring students, it is vital for an applicant to craft a personal statement - also known as a letter of intent, personal narrative or statement of purpose - that makes a favorable first impression for the admissions board/selection committee. “Passion” is the keyword when it comes to the development of a personal statement, conveying a devotion to your degree program and disclosing why you are choosing this school through your personal narrative/story. Work with me so that I can craft a personal statement that will demonstrate your moments of life insight, convey core values that you believe in, show deeper vulnerability in your narrative to draw the reader closer to you and weave a logical, engaging story that indicates that you have invested time into your essay.
Statement of Teaching / Education Philosophy
For educators, having a well-defined statement of teaching/education philosophy is crucial to the advancement of their career. There are a number of schools that will require this career document along with your resume/CV and cover letter, so this summary of your core values and teaching beliefs will (1) outline your teaching objectives, (2) demonstrate the strategies used to achieve your objectives, (3) show evidence of your achievements and (4) convey factors that motivate you to teach at the highest level. Don’t underestimate the power of your statement of teaching/education philosophy! Within your professional portfolio, this document can either make a favorable impression or forgettable memory. So, let us craft a statement that helps you stand out (favorably) from the crowd!