Lisa Chapman
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Lisa Chapman Quick Facts
- Main Areas
- Certified Professional Resume Writer, Authorized Behavioral Strategist (DISC Behavioral Assessment)
- Best Sellers
- contributor to several career/resume books
- Career Focus
- Careers industry professional
- Affiliation
- Professional Association of Resume Writers & Career Coaches, Career Thought Leaders
Lisa Chapman is a certified professional resume writer whose career is deep-rooted in the careers industry. As a visible member of her profession, she has been involved with numerous industry organizations. Professional credentials include recognition as a Certified Professional Resume Writer, Authorized Behavioral Strategist (DISC Behavioral Assessment), Certified Professional Resume Writer Credentialing Authority, and career/resume book contributor.
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Ready to update your resume? Accomplishments are key – Part 3 of 3
This is the last in a series of articles addressing accomplishments and the importance of highlighting them in your job search documents and interviews. Part 1 discussed ways to collect, track and document accomplishments. Part 2 covered several ways to write up your accomplishments. The following questions may help you identify additional accomplishments. Work Accomplishments: *What is unique about how you do your job? *What does your current boss praise you for? *Do you have quotas or goals in your current position? Are you able to meet or exceed them?r
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Would you like a salary raise? 5 tips to be successful!
It’s no secret that salaries are not keeping up with the economy. The Bureau of Labor Statistics, reported that income growth is flat and mainly unchanged from the previous quarter. This puts employers in a position of strength when negotiating salaries. CFOs say they are willing to negotiate with top candidates on salary in 2012, according to a Robert Half study, but not everyone feels comfortable asking for a higher salary. 5 tips for negotiating salary: Industry
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What Top 5 Skills Do Job Seekers Need To Get Hired In 2013?
Seasoned job seekers know that highlighting skills on a resume is critical. Once the resume gets your foot in the door, the candidate can shine in the interview by showing how skills were used and contributed to the success of former employers. The following top four skills are listed in 9 out of 10 most in-demand jobs: 1. Active Listening – giving your audience (whether it is one person or a group) your full attention, no texting or looking at cell phones during conversations. 2. Decision Making – choosing appropriate actions, taking into consideration the costs and benefits.
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Google+ - what every job seeker needs to know
Many of you may be thinking – no, not another social network! I don’t have time for the other ones. Well, Google+ is not about to go away. In fact, I predict that we will see it grow exponentially in the next few years in a similar way to how LinkedIn (now over 86 million visitors) shot up the charts. Just recently it was reported that Google+ had over 61 million visitors so it is growing quickly. Why? Because it is “Google,” and Google has a somewhat unparalleled online influence. As a job seeker it is important to be aware of the social push that Google+ has. Social Networkr
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Twitter counts when job searching! Hear what a CEO has to say.
You have to pay attention to how companies are using Twitter to check out candidates for job openings when someone like Sarah Robb O’Hagan, the president of Equinox, says she doesn’t care about your credentials, she would rather see your Twitter feed. Seriously? By now all job seekers should know that the first step in a hiring process today is to check out a potential candidate on Google. What your online presence says about you speaks volumes to a potential employer.
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What 5 soft skills do you need for better interview results?
Cultural fit is very high on the list of hiring criteria and “likability” is one of the reasons many candidates don’t get the job. How would you rate your emotional intelligence aka soft skills? Since soft skills play a role in most hiring decisions, how can you demonstrate them during an interview to your advantage?
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Ready to update your resume? Accomplishments are key – Part 2 of 3
In Part 1 of this series, I wrote about the importance of accomplishments while conducting an effective job search. Once you have collected and organized these accomplishments, you are ready to start using them. The first place you want to showcase your achievements is in your resume and any other written communications such as a cover letter. And be sure to save this information to use later on in pre-screen phone calls and interviews.
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Resume mistakes that can kill job seekers’ chances of getting interviewed
Resume mistakes that can kill job seekers’ chances of getting interviewed Sometimes the distinction between being considered for a job or having your resume tossed aside, can hinge on certain mistakes in the resume. Hiring managers almost always automatically reject a candidate with resume mistakes. According to a CareerBuilder survey of 2,300 hiring managers these are the top three errors that they see: 1. Typos 61% 2. Inappropriate email addresses 35% 3. Not listing skills 30% Typosr
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Resume not doing the job of getting you interviews? 9 reasons why
Resume not doing the job of getting you interviews? Let's look at nine reasons why. 1. Cookie cutter format. Employers won’t call if your resume is too generic. It needs to showcase you as the unique person you are, with exceptional skills and talents that position you as the best candidate for their job opening. 2. Not achievement driven. Employers want to see what results you contributed to, and how you did it. Listing only duties and responsibilities will not convey the full story.
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Skills Everyone Should Have on a Resume
The common thought when a person talks about skills for a resume is to list basics like team-oriented, attention-to-detail, customer service, leadership, etc. What some people are neglecting to list on the resume are beyond those basic skills to show technical savvy and language abilities. These are two very important skill areas that appeal to hiring managers and set you apart from the competition by adding that extra element of knowledge. This in no way diminishes the importance of listing all skills and talents, basic and otherwise.
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Took a Career Break? 3 Tips to Help You Get Back to Work
Did your last job cause you to re-evaluate your career direction? Whether it was a toxic work environment, declining industry, raise a family, whatever the circumstances, you decided to take a break. And now you are ready to re-enter the workforce. Returning to work after an absence has many job seekers fearful that they will not be considered for employment because their skills may be outdated, or experience no longer relevant. These three tips may be of some help.
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Resume Writing: Where to Start
Resume writing is daunting work for people who write a resume once a year, or once a decade in some cases. With this article, we hope to take the mystery out of what to do when writing a resume. Below are five points to consider when you’re staring at your blank computer screen wondering how to start: 1. Resume Writing Strategy
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When working with the Chapman Services Group you receive powerfully written career documents, and outstanding individualized attention.
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Chapman Services Group, LLC will identify and highlight your skills and qualifications by gathering relative information to uncover your marketable professional strengths. We provide you with strategically written documents that will be used as your personalized marketing materials to generate interviews! We offer resume packages from entry-level to c-level. Resume packages include cover letter, ASCII and PDF versions of the resume and cover letter, as well as a behavorial assessment to support the resume writing process and aid in interview preparation.
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Resume packages offered by Chapman Services Group: Standard Resume Package - This package is for entry-level clients who have less than three years of total work experience. |
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Professional Package - This package is designed for clients having three or more years of total work experience who are managers and supervisors.
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