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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Are you sabotaging your job search?
There are many minefields in the path of job searchers today. Are you successfully navigating them and reaching your job search goals? Here are 5 missteps that could blow you out of the running for a potential job:
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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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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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Avoid Being Scammed During Job Search
Did you know a job search puts you at a higher risk of getting ripped off, scammed, suckered, or “phished”? (“Phishing” is the term for fraudulent — but official-looking — emails that attempt to acquire information such as use ames, passwords, and financial details.)
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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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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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Ready to update your resume? Accomplishments are key – Part 1 of 3
Have you decided it was time to update your resume? Job opportunities knocking at your door and you have nothing but an old outdated resume? One of the most important aspects of a resume is demonstrating accomplishments and how your experiences and skills can benefit a future employer.
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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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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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7 questions every jobseeker needs to ask before making a career change
It’s Sunday night and reality has hit - you have to go to work tomorrow. Your stomach starts chu ing, or anxiety is creating a headache or other stress related symptoms. You know you are not happy at your current job, but what are your options? What do you need to be, know and do to make a change?
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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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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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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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