Michelle Riklan
, ACRW, CPRW, CEIC, MA
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Michelle Riklan Quick Facts
- Main Areas
- Public Speaking, Resume Writing, Career Coaching, Corporate Training and Development, Human Resource Management
- Career Focus
- Business Owner, Trainer/Facilitator, Speaker, Author, Resume Writer, Career Coach
- Affiliation
- SHRM, ASTD, PARW, NRWA, CDI, CMA, CTLC, NACE,
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Michelle A. Riklan, CPRW, CEIC holds a B.A. in Theatre, English Literature and Speech Communications from Hofstra University. While beginning her corporate career, she pursued and completed a M.A. in Speech and Interpersonal Communications from New York University where she also served as an Instructor in Voice and Diction/Public Speaking. Utilizing her education and presentation skills, she continued a career path in Human Resource Management. Her generalist background is all inclusive, but her areas of expertise include employment, employee relations and training and development. As an inte ational award winning Certified Professional Résumé Writer and career coach, Michelle works with individual clients in all aspects of career services. Riklan Resources offers: Résumés that land on the top of the pile! Coaching that puts you ahead of the competition. Training that ensures career advancement. We want you to reach your top potential!
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Interview Strategies
In the course of my career I have interviewed thousands of individuals seeking employment at all levels from the entry-level college graduate to the Chief Financial Officer. While my experience spans across a wide variety of industries, the interview mistakes that I’ve seen are constant. Once you have procured a meeting with a potential employer, there is a tremendous amount of preparatory work to be done. Here are a few strategies to increase your chances for a successful interview. 1. DO YOUR HOMEWORK Research the company, department and position.
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Finding a Job in a difficult job market
Recent data is bad news all around for job seekers. The number of unemployed workers in the United States now totals 12.5 million with New Jersey’s unemployment rate equaling 10.1%, one of the highest in the nation. Today’s workforce holds little opportunity for graduating college seniors, stay at home parents are attempting to return and secure a second or a replacement income and people with seemingly stable careers may face downsizing and need to consider alte ative career paths. Overall, the process is difficult. So how des the job seeker get started?
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***The Job Search - “They can hear you in your pajamas.” (and taking the job search seriously)
We live in a world today that brings a completely new meaning to “multi-tasking”. Potential employers call about our résumé while we’re driving to the soccer field and deals are negotiated in the supermarket produce section. With virtual offices, tele-conferences, e-summits and Skype, we need to be aware of the types of messages that we are sending and their appropriateness.
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Spring Cleaning Your LinkedIn and Online Profiles
The weather is warming up…it’s not too warm and it’s not too cold either. Flowers are starting to bloom and the trees are starting to wake up from their winter slumber. You know what this means, right? It’s time to clean up—the backyard, your closet of last season’s clothes, and your online profiles. Your LinkedIn and social media profiles. Spring is the season of new beginnings, so it’s just right to take advantage of this time to start a new (and better) chapter in your career.
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***Stay at Home Moms: How to Hide the Glaring Employment Gap in Your Resume
As a stay-at-home mom, updating your resume is perhaps the most overwhelming task you’ll need to do after deciding to rejoin the workforce. I know it’s a bit overwhelming and ironic to some extent, considering you’ve done well raising your kids – updating your resume should be a piece of cake, right? It’s trickier than it seems. Sure, it’s easy to list your education and previous work before the kids came – but what comes next? How do you explain the huge gap from then ’til now? That’s exactly what I’m going to help you do… Don’t Bury Professional Experience Under a Poor Layout
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***Success Stories of Veterans and Reservists Transitioning to Corporate Work
After years of deployment, rigid schedules and working within the military’s structure, the difference in environment and job description between civilian and military work can be overwhelming. Despite the uncertainty it brings, many veterans look forward to working in the corporate world, because this will allow them to spend more time with their friends and family. Question is, what are you going to do for work? Will you be able to find a new job? Will you be able to adjust?
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***Does Your Boss Secretly Hate You?
I was eating at a restaurant when I overheard this woman complaining about her boss to a friend. After ranting, her friend said, “Suck it up, you’re lucky to have a job.” After hearing this conversation, I realized that sometimes, no matter how nice and polite you are; your boss just doesn’t care. After all your effort, he can’t even spare you a smile or even a half-hearted “good job.” It’s disheartening and demoralizing to work for someone like that. So what can you do? Find out if it’s something you did (or are still doing).r
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***Your Summer Job is Much More Important than You Think
Employment rates are better this year, which means fresh graduate are expected to have better opportunities of securing a job. I wonder though, how many will take their inte ship seriously? How many will show up expecting three easy months of coffee-fetching and copy-making work?
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DASHING Cover Letters
Are Cover Letters Important? Yes. While some may argue that a cover letter is an “extra step”, I say it is an expected step when sending out your résumé. Outside of the fact that omitting the cover letter can be perceived as being lazy, we exist in a very competitive job-market, and a well-written cover letter is a tool that can help to position you ahead of the competition.
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4 Things You Must Do On LinkedIn
To get the most out of your LinkedIn profile, make sure you do these four things: 1. Complete Your Profile. Your profile is the “front door” to your LinkedIn account. First impressions matter — so make sure you’ve made your profile as complete as possible. As an added benefit, your LinkedIn profile generally ranks high in Google search results for your name, so make sure your profile is up-to-date, accurate, and complete.
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7 Reasons Why You Should Be on LinkedIn
What? You’re not on LinkedIn yet? What are you waiting for? These seven reasons outline why you should be on the social networking site. 1. Because That’s Where The People Are. LinkedIn is the number one social network for professionals — and, arguably, the most important website for jobseekers — with more than 150 million members worldwide. Not only are people you know already on the site, but so are people you should get to know — recruiters, hiring managers, and your future co-workers.
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Don’t Make These Mistakes On LinkedIn
• Don’t Dismiss LinkedIn as Something Only for People Who Are Looking For a New Job. The best time to build your LinkedIn profile, connect with people, and participate on LinkedIn is now, before you need it. If you find yourself suddenly unemployed and decide that now is the time to start using LinkedIn, you’re going to be playing catch up. Instead, take time to “dig your well before you’re thirsty,” as author Harvey Mackay says.
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Morganville, NJ
(732) 761-9940
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