Succeeding in a Challenging Job Market

"Employment declined for the second consecutive month in December 2008."

"From a record low of 5.8% in early 2008, the unemployment rate had climbed 0.8 percentage points by the end of the year."

"Young people aged 15-24 and 25-54 year old men were the most affected by the declines in December."

Source: Statistics Canada - the Labour Force Survey, January 9, 2009

Lately, employment news has been grim. Downsizing, outsourcing, and business closings are unpleasant facts. And no country is immune. Now, more than ever, candidates have to compete against hundreds, perhaps thousands, of equally-qualified candidates and prove to a recruiter or hiring manager that they are the ideal employee. What’s more, they must do so in seven seconds or less by using a professionally-created resume.

Although it seems daunting, a winning resume can get a candidate’s message across to an employer during a first, cursory glance. It can also position a candidate for a career transition, that all important first job, or a new position in the event of a layoff. The key is marketing an individual's skills and expertise to fit the employer's needs. That means using a targeted resume, not a generalized document that merely lists professional and academic experience. It also means producing a visually-appealing resume the employer will gladly read.

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The ResumeEdge.ca process is unique. Each client is provided phone and email contact with their expert editor. Collaboration is key in creating stellar documents. Once the first draft is delivered to the client, we allow a generous 7-day window for revisions – as many as a client wants. The editor works one-on-one with the client from beginning to end.

Because of the expert writers we employ, ResumeEdge.ca has a satisfaction rating exceeding 98%. We have been helping clients to succeed since 2001 and have worked with tens of thousands of individuals. Our knowledge, professionalism, and products are unsurpassed.

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