Louise Garver
MA, CPRW, MCP, MCDP, CEIP, CPBS, COI, IJCTC, CLBF, 2Young2Retire Facilitator
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Louise Garver - Certified Executive Resume Writer & Career Coach Expert
Louise Garver Quick Facts
- Main Areas
- Resume Writing, Job Search Coaching, Outplacement Consulting, Career Counseling
- Best Sellers
- Resumes, Online Profiles, Leadership Bios, Job Search Strategies, Cover Letters
- Career Focus
- President of Career Directions, LLC
- Affiliation
- www.careerdirectionsllc.com
With a combination of executive resume writing, career coaching, career transition/outplacement and recruitment experience, Louise has effectively guided and advanced the careers of thousands of professionals from diverse industries worldwide throughout a 20+year career.
Louise entered the careers field after progressive management experience in public relations, marketing communications and human resources in business environments.
With personal knowledge in successful transition to three different careers, Louise offers both master’s-level credentials in career development and management as well as the expertise that has propelled individuals to advance their career goals. Her success stories range from professionals to executives and entrepreneurs. With each one, she has provided the expertise in every stage of the career management process from career assessment and resume development through coaching in job search strategies, interviewing and negotiations to secure the right fit.
Additionally as a career transition consultant to corporations, nonprofit and other organizations, she has designed and delivered programs that resulted in the successful placement of executives, managers and other professionals in more rewarding careers in different industries. Her training and credentials include a postgraduate degree in Career Counseling, M.A. in Counseling Psychology and five Certifications as a Professional Resume Writer, Master Career Development Professional, International Job and Career Transition Coach, Career Management Practitioner and Employment Interview Professional.
She is active in several professional associations, is founder of the New England Chapter of the Association of Career Coaches and Resume Professionals and serves on the certification board of the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches (PARWCC).
Featured as a guest executive coach on 6figurejobs.com, afponline.org, TheLadders and several hundred professional association career sites, she is also quoted as a career expert online and in publications nationwide. Recognized by her peers “among the best in the industry,” Louise is a multiple award winner of the Annual Best Resume Competition sponsored by the Professional Association of Resume Writers & Career Coaches.
You will find samples of her work featured in numerous publications ranking among the top in the career field: Executive Job Search for $100,000 to $1 million+ Careers, Resume Winners From the Pros, Best Resumes and CVs for International Jobs, Expert Resumes for Managers and Executives, Best Resumes for College Students and Recent Grads, Expert Resumes for Healthcare Professionals, Gallery of Best Resumes For Tax and Accounting Occupations, Gallery of Best Cover Letters, Cover Letter Magic second edition, The Quick Resume and Cover Letter Book, PARWCC Training Manual For Resume Professionals, America’s Top Jobs for People Without a Four-Year Degree, America’s Top Jobs for College Graduates, America’s Fastest Growing Jobs, Martin Yate’s series: Cover Letters That Knock ‘Em Dead, Resumes That Knock ‘Em Dead; Expert Resumes for Manufacturing Jobs, 101 Ways to Recession-Proof Your Career and Excellence in Outplacement Practice, a primary reference manual representing the best practices in organizational / corporate outplacement and career management programs worldwide.
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Executives: Highlighting Accomplishments in Your Resume a Must!
It’s that time of year when smart executives take a look at their resumes to update. What has changed over the last year? New email address? Changed jobs? Successfully completed new projects? Overcame challenging business issues? Whatever the circumstances, your resume needs to be refreshed at least once a year. What’s one of the biggest changes a resume should display when refreshed? New accomplishments—your success stories. Accomplishments demonstrate your skills and strengths. It’s one thing to claim you can do something—it’s another to prove you’ve done it.
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4 Tips to Ace the Pre-Screen Phone Interview
When you get that call from the recruiter or hiring manager that they would like to set up a phone interview, pat yourself on the back. You have made it to the first step. But, don’t think this a relaxed and laid-back conversation. This is a very important phone call because the interviewer will be developing a profile on you. You will be judged on your attitude, personality, ability to communicate effectively, and how well you might fit into the company culture. If the call is Skyped, the person may also be evaluating your professional image and body language. 1. Emphasize your brand.
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What Recruiters Look For in a Cover Letter
Capturing the attention of a recruiter with your cover letter is challenging to say the least. It is common knowledge that cover letters need to be customized for each position. But what details do recruiters really want to read in a cover letter? What format do they like best? Customizer
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Warning signs of a dysfunctional company
Scenario: you are thrilled that you have a job offer and are excited to start your new position. What’s wrong with this picture? Nothing really, except that sometimes executives are so ready to jump into their new job, they may ignore the red flags that exist. Of course no company is perfect, but before you accept that job offer, look at these issues that could spell disaster.
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Is your paycheck getting in the way of your success? (Part 1 of 3-Part Series)
Well, you are employed and bringing home a paycheck, but are you happy with your position and career direction? Does your employer value your contributions to the company? Are you being paid what you know you are worth? If your initial reaction to the first question, “is your paycheck getting in the way of your success?” was “no,” and you answered “yes” to any of the other questions, you may want to rethink your answer.
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Is your paycheck getting in the way of your success? (Part 2 of 3-Part Series)
Have you talked yourself out of looking for a new job because it’s too much work? As we all know, looking for a job can be a full-time job. Or, it may be so overwhelming to even think about embarking on the job search path that you decide to stay with your current employer even though you are not fulfilled. You justify not taking action because you are bringing home a paycheck, and yet, that may be de-motivating you from reaching your true career goals.
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Is your paycheck getting in the way of your success? (Part 3 of 3-Part Series)
In this 3-part series I am challenging executives to use this year to get motivated and take ownership of their career goals. In the past few weeks I have populated the first eight months of the year with ideas and strategies to further career plans. Here are the last four months in this series.
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Favorite Quotes & Thoughts from Louise Garver
"I never did a day's work in my life. It was all fun." Thomas Edison
Strategic Resume Writing and Results-Oriented Job-Search Coaching
To truly showcase your business value requires the right strategy and laser-sharp resume writing. I accomplish that with my in-depth, tailored approach to uncovering your unique success stories and identifying the value you’ll bring to an employer.
Experience has shown me that those most likely to succeed in an executive-level job search have these qualities in common:
* Willing to invest the time and resources it takes to fuel a forward-moving career
* Seek out expert advice and coaching
* Partner in the process and actively embrace the steps required to succeed
* Communicate openly and actively regarding career goals
* Recognize the importance of having a strategic job search action plan
My prior “life” in corporate America included recruitment, human resources, public relations and marketing communications experience, progressing to senior-management level. Because of my diverse background, I have a solid understanding of executive search and placement practices, gleaned from my tenure in corporate recruiting and career coaching.
My background also includes the following degrees and certifications:
* Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW)
* Internationally Certified Job and Career Transition Coach (IJCTC)
* International certification as a Career Management Professional (CMP)
* Master Career Development Professional (MCDP)
* Certified Personal Brand Strategist (CPBS), Certified Online Identity Strategist (COIS) and Certified in 360 REACH Personal Brand Assessment
* Certified Life Blueprint Facilitator (CLBF)
* Certified Retirement Coach (2Young2Retire©)
* Certified Employment Interview Professional (CEIP)
* Post-Graduate Certificate in Career Counseling
* M.A. in Counseling Psychology My affiliations consist of membership in 9 separate professional organizations:
* Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches
* National Resume Writers Association
* Association of Career Professionals International
* National Career Development Association
* American Counseling Association
* Career Management Alliance
* Career Directors International
* International Coach Federation
* Institute of Career Certification International
A winner of two awards in executive resume competitions from the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches, I also serve on the association’s certification board to certify new resume writers and career coaches.
Client Industries
My clients include a wide range of executives employed in all industries in Fortune 500 corporations, mid-size companies and small businesses to state/local/federal government agencies and non-profit organizations.
Organizations that have hired my clients include: CitiGroup, Aetna, UPS, Department of Defense, US Army, US Navy, US Marine Corps, Internal Revenue Service, FBI, CIA, Target, Sony, Macy’s, Nieman Marcus, LEGO, Baystate Medical Center, St. Francis Medical Center, AOL, Lockheed Martin, McKesson Corporation, Merck, Pfizer Inc., Raytheon, Fed Ex, AT&T, Prudential, The Hartford, Unisys, Hersheys, Motorola, Earthlink, Accenture, American Express, Microsoft, IBM, Eastman Kodak, Home Depot, General Dynamics and many others in the US and globally.
Contacting Louise Garver
Louise Garver
Certified Executive Career Coach & Resume Writer
Career Directions LLC - Greater Hartford County area, Connecticut
Tel: 937-429-1332
Email: Louise@careerdirectionsllc.com
Visit www.careerdirectionsllc.com for information on services, resume critiques, articles and more.
How to get started
For more information about specific services that may benefit you, visit my website at www.careerdirectionsllc.com.
To help us determine if we are a fit in working together, you can also call me at 860-623-9476 in Connecticut, or email your resume to me for a no-obligation quote. My email address is: Louise@careerdirectionsllc.com.
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