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As a Certified Professional Résumé Writer (CPRW), Certified Employment Interview Professional (CEIP), Disabled Veteran Outreach Program Specialist, Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Facilitator, and retired service member; I can answer your questions on a variety of subjects. Ask me about résumé and cover letter preparation, military transition, job search strategy, and other career development topics.

Experience in the area

23 years of combined experience in both Federal and State organizations. Extensive background in promoting personal and professional development, in addition to providing career development guidance and services within the Department of Labor.

Organizations

Professional Association of Résumé Writers (PARW), International Association of Workforce Professionals, Disabled American Veterans, Association of Online Résumé and Career Professionals (AORCP), Cambridge Who's Who-Executive and Professional Registry.

Education/Credentials

Certified Professional Résumé Writer (CPRW), Labor and Employment Specialist, Case Management, Instructor/Trainer, Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Facilitator, Senior Leader/Management Course.

Awards and Honors

Customer Service Award - 2007 GA Department of Labor

What do you like about this subject?

The most gratifying aspect of providing my clients assistance with their résumé preparation is hearing their personal success story. It is a challenging, yet rewarding experience to portray a client's value to a prospective employer in a Professional Résumé Presentation.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

My goal is to provide one-on-one service to clients, by helping them reach their career goals.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

There really is no right or wrong way to prepare a résumé. The goal is to portray your value to a prospective employer in a presentation which helps get you to the interview process. A Certified Professional Résumé Writer, as with others in the industry who provide the same type of service maintain current relationships with Human Resource Reps, and monitor labor market trends.

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Vicki11/20/0910101010Thanks Lisa, you've been really helpful!
Tina11/14/0910101010Great advice! Thank you for your time .....
kaniyoor10/23/0910101010 
Thomas10/19/0910101010Thanks for for your help! I never .....
Bob10/08/0910101010Thank you, Lisa. Numbers would be difficult .....

Recent Answers from Lisa Parker, CPRW

2009-11-18 Hobby on Resume:

Hi Vicki, Of course you should include this somewhere in your resume! Remember that the resume is a snapshot of your background, and it is a great idea to take any opportunity to portray your value

2009-11-10 Resume Pep:

Hi Diana, You may have just answered your question without realizing it! For the Human Resource Manager position - your educational background is a great beginning. Your question states that

2009-10-28 RESUME:

Hi Cath, These are all valid concerns when updating your current resume, or thinking about conducting a job search. You have already stated the impact of your decision, and the situations you may face

2009-10-22 interview tips and preparation:

Hi Kaniyoor, It would be difficult to tell you everything you need to know about interview preparation in a short e-mail response; however "preparation" is the key word! I can give you a couple of quick

2009-10-19 Cover letter to "Company Confidential" ad:

Hi Thomas, First, I have to remind you to make sure you mitigate the risk of identity theft by ensuring that you have exhausted all means of trying to verify the legitimacy of the ad! In fact, many

 

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