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The United States Department of Commerce did a study and found that there were 1450 or more mail order decree resume diploma mills. These are groups who would send you a degree in trade for money. A few of them were legitimate. In other words you would have to take tests and study and they would take into consideration previous work employment, experience and knowledge. But generally these mail order decree programs allowed people to compromise their resume honesty and sheets on applications for jobs.

It is unfortunate that the team that goes along in high school, college and at the university level continues on into the workforce on applications for employment and resum

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You’re just getting over the shock of having become unemployed. You know you need to begin a job search, but you may not know the best way to proceed, or where to start.

More than likely, you will dust off your old resume and modify it to include your most recent job experience. Most people search the classifieds and Internet job sites for job openings matching their qualifications. They then submit their resumes to these postings. You will probably do the same with your modified resume.

If you follow this routine, you will very likely experience a long and frustrating job search. At the end of this exhausting journey, you will find yourself in a job that doesn’t truly capitalize on your unique gifts or talents, nor compensates you according to your worth. Most job seekers go through this.

The job market is especially lean for higher paying positions, yet flooded with good candidates. Your competition is huge and not about to go away. In this climate, mediocrity will not bring you success. You must take a different path. The best place to start is with a vision.

What is your vision for yourself? Imagine some of the unique and fulfilling qualities your next job can have. What unique gifts and talents can you bring to the table that set you apart from the crowd and make this next job all the more enjoyable? Write all this down. You are learning how to write a resume that will yield very positive results.

This is truly an opportunity for you to look at your career from a fresh perspective. By translating your vision and differentiating qualities into a new resume, you are giving yourself an opportunity very few job seekers experience.

Your resume will spark the interest and grab the attention of the employer reading it. You will gain immeasurably as you stand head and shoulders above your competition, get called for the right interviews and receive financially healthy offers.

A successful job search starts with a powerful vision for yourself and your career, and a strong, well-written resume that reflects that vision. Be creative with this. Hold yourself to no boundaries. Allow your imagination to soar. Your efforts will pay off handsomely.

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David Richter is a recognized authority in career coaching and job search support. He has spent many years in recruitment, staffing, outplacement, counseling psychology and career management spanning most industries and professions. David founded TopDog Group in response to the needs of job candidates to have a higher quality of career coaching and support available on the Internet. David understands the mechanisms for success. He has formulated specific strategies anyone can use to secure interviews and receive offers. His extensive knowledge and experience sets David apart in this field, allowing him to offer a wealth of information and a vast array of tools, resources and strategies not found anywhere else. He has shown countless job seekers how to differentiate themselves and leverage their potential to the highest possible level, making a real difference in their careers. David holds both a Bachelors and Masters degree in Electrical Engineering and a Masters of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology. David’s website address is: http://www.procareercoach.com

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For many, phone interviews are the hardest thing about the pharmaceutical sales job search. Nearly every company uses an initial “phone screen” in their process however so it’s important to know what you can do to ensure you perform well during the phone interview process. Here are 10 ways to improve your chances of success.

1. Use a land line.

This doesn’t take much explaining. Interviews are hard to come by. The last thing you want to do is drop the . . . hello. Hello? Can you hear me? I think you get the point - and don’t use a speaker phone.

2. Dress for success.

Go through the normal routine you would have if this had happened to be a face to face interview. For instance, if you expect the call at 10a.m., don’t roll out of bed at 9:15 and expect to be ready for the call. Get up at your normal hour - say 7a.m. Do a bit of studying over a light breakfast, shower, shave and dress as if you were going to a real interview. OK, you can lose the jacket and tie. But look nice, will ya? It sounds silly but taking these steps will trick your body into thinking it needs to be at the top of its game. And your body will come through in the clutch.

3. Center down.

Allow yourself a bit of time (15 minutes or so) before the call to relax. Spend that time breathing deeply, forcing the thoughts of the company, the job and the interview out of your mind. With every exhalation, let the stress that has built up in your neck and shoulders escape. This practice will allow your brain to work free from stress when the phone rings and will set the tone for your breathing during the interview itself.

4. Talk with your hands.

Allow yourself to use your hands while talking. Studies show that your brain can think of the exact words you want to use more easily when you allow your hands to move freely as you would in normal conversation.

5. Smile.

When someone smiles when your talking on the phone, you can hear it. So will your interviewer. Do it and make him/her feel all warm and fuzzy on the inside.

6. Hydrate.

Keep some water handy. You don’t want to keep the interviewer waiting if you get choked up or your mouth gets dry (and it will). By the way, “excuse me, I need to take a drink of water” is always an acceptable way to stall if you need a few extra seconds to think.

7. Check for agreement.

If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times. The job interview is a sale and the product is you. There is one question that is a salesperson’s best friend and it is, “Did I answer your question completely?” Questions like this give the interviewer the opportunity to ask more questions of you and take away the opportunity for him/her to make excuses as to why you’re not a good fit.

8. Close.

You’re a salesperson and salespeople close. Even though you know the interviewer probably won’t be able to commit to moving you further in the process ask him/her to do so anyway.

9. Mind your posture.

Sit up straight in a quiet place with all your notes in front of you OR (even better) lay your notes out on a desk or large workspace and stand up while you talk. You’ll also use your hands more if you’re standing up.

10. Control. Your. Cadence.

When we’re nervous, we have a tendency to talk fast. Make a concerted effort to slow your speech and enunciate. You’re interviewer will appreciate your articulation and your brain will have more time to think about the right things to say.

Can you hear me now? Good.

Ryan Stewart has coached hundreds to pharma sales success (and he’s done it all for free). To jump-start your pharmaceutical sales career go to pharmaceutical-sales-representative.com

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