Free Teleseminar with Dr. Lynn Joseph

The Reach Branding Club is offering a free May teleseminar from the author of "The Job-Loss Recovery Guide: A Proven Program for Getting Back to Work -- Fast!" Dr. Lynn Joseph's strategy is designed to help individuals get jobs faster. The program, "Self Leadership: Achieve Career Transitions and Goals More Quickly and Powerfully with Advanced Visualization Techniques" will be Thursday, May 22 from Noon to 1 p.m. EST. There are only 200 spaces available on the call, so register with the Reach Branding Club. If you can't make the live call, the teleseminar will be recorded, and the recording will be sent to all who register.

Also, the next Reach Personal Branding Certification Program is starting soon. The registration cut-off date is Friday, May 23. Learn more here.

Patron Saints

As a Catholic, patron saints have been an important part of my life. Lose something? Ask St. Anthony to find it. Selling a house? Bury a St. Joseph statue in the yard.

So when I came across an old article (November 2004) in Writer's Digest magazine about patron saints and the inspiration they can have on you as a resume writer -- and your clients -- I had to share it!

• Saint Jude is the patron saint of lost causes (the client without a four-year degree who wants a great job in pharmaceutical sales).
• Saint Joseph is also the patron saint of workers.
• Looking for that perfect word? Pray to Saint Bernadine of Siena, patron saint of advertisers, advertising, and public relations.
• Saint Cajetan is the patron saint of the unemployed (also known as the "starving artist" saint).
• Saint Agricola of Avignon is the patron saint to pray to when you wish to prevent misfortune.
• Work from home? Pray to Saint Rita of Cascia, the patron saint against loneliness.
  

General Qualifications Traits

Here are some ideas for general qualifications traits for your resumes:

• Able to adapt to fast-paced environment.
• Dependable.
• Excellent phone skills.
• 10-key experience.
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Computer experience.
• Organizational skills.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Conscientious, detail-oriented individual.
• Excellent communication skills.
  

Build Your Brand

How can you increase your profile and attract attention from prospective clients? Here are some ideas:

• Write articles
• Volunteer time for your networking group
• Go the extra mile in everything you do
• Provide valuable information sheets to your clients (top websites, salary research)
• Offer a free report or other valuable information to prospects.