Internet
Success! |
... I put my resume on the internet and in days
the company I targeted called me and wanted to interview me. Needless
to say, I went through the interviews and was hired!
Doug Ottinger, Management Consultant |
$7.50
to $16.00 an Hour & Still Growing! |
| I'm Regina's daughter. Even though my Mom had been
writing resumes for more than 10 years, I didn't ask for her help until
I couldn't land interviews on my own. Finally, my mom felt sorry for me
and coerced me into reading her book. After reading it and creating a
new resume, the first agency I contacted, looked at my resume and sent
me out on an interview. Within 2 hours I was hired. I started at
$7.50. My next salary move was to a position that
paid $11.75 and again Regina
came to the rescue by making me go through all of the skill lists in
her book and making me follow one of her resume formats. The
VP/Director of Operations who interviewed me just kept saying he was
very impressed with all my skills. I left that job to start and manage
our websites. Then I wanted to see what I would be worth in the current
job market. With only 4 months web experience I once again used
Regina's strategies and developed a new resume. Within three weeks I
was set-up for an interview with Microsoft and got an offer to start at
$16.00 an hour that
same day. After much turmoil I turned down that job to continue
managing the ProvenResumes web sites. Researching the current job
market it looks like I can now expect to land a job at $35,000+
by continuing to apply the strategies in Regina's books. Melissa
Helland, Webmaster! |
50% Interview Rate - $10,000 Opportunity
to Increase Salary |
"Using the resume and cover letter styles you
recommend in your book, I generated over a 50%
request for interviews. I then landed a position
with GTE which provided an opportunity to make $10,000 more annually.
Thanks so much!"
Michelle VanWinkle, Account Executive |
10% Salary Increase |
| I landed my current position as a Computer/Network
Specialist which increased my salary by 10%
after using these strategies. Prior to reading Regina's book, I had
sent out numerous resumes and cover letters with little response. After
I used her techniques, I received 3 responses within a week and several
more after I landed my job. Regina's book made resume writing enjoyable
and that's pretty amazing! David Brendible, Computer/Network Specialist |
Acceptance into Competitive Grad Program |
| I used my new resume for application to a very
competitive graduate program for Nurse Practitioners. Well, my
application was accepted! Since that time I've also used your
strategies to write my resume and be hired as a Nurse Practitioner. Thanks
for helping me achieve my career goals! Barbara
Ann Boslaugh Haner, MN, ARNP, Certified Family Nurse Practitioner |
2
Resumes, 2 Interviews and a Great Job Offer! |
| ... I applied for two positions ... and got called
for interviews on both ads. Today I was hired on the
spot for the second one. I knew that if I could
just get in for an interview I could get the job. I wouldn't have
gotten the interview if not for the strategies presented in your book!
You provide an invaluable service and I, for one, am most appreciative.
Karen Brady Smith |
3 RESUMES, 3 CALL BACKS! |
| I printed off my new resume, faxed
it to 3 companies and had call back messages within 3 hours for all 3
companies. It's too late in the day to call today,
but I'm right there first thing in the morning. Thanks again, John
Franklin, Senior Safety Manager / Fire Warden |
1 OF 3 Interviewed of 400 Applicants
& 10% Salary Increase! |
| Using the strategies in Regina's book, I developed
a resume with targeted headings for a position as a Product Manager
with a major software company. My resume resulted in my being 1
of only 3 people selected for an interview out of 400 applicants.
In the end I didn't get that position but did accept a comparable
position at a 10% salary increase. Both experiences say much about the
effectiveness of the Proven Resumes System. Mikel Schutz, Materials
Manager |
Cover Letter Format - Lands Job At Top of
Target List! |
Having followed your tips and cover letter
formats, I have now landed the job that was at the
top of my target list--in addition to having to
turn several other respectable offers away! Thank you so much, once
again. Now I must make a dozen phone calls to disappoint people who
want me.
Roger Dewsbury, Software Engineer |
Your Book Explained Why I Wasn't Getting
Interviews! Got 2 Hits! |
| I hadn't been getting responses, then rewrote my
cover letter following Regina's system which includes using skill based
paragraph headings and I immediately got a hit.
I did another letter highlighting in bold, key words that I had picked
out of the ad and got a hit with that also. Now I'm rewriting my
resume. This system really works! Mark W. Rosenquist, MSBA |
Your Book is Exactly What I Needed! |
| I recently purchased your book
and it is exactly what I needed. I was
laid off 6 months ago and have been able to get only 2 interviews. I am
a very capable engineer and should not find it difficult to get my
previous salary of $55K. I suspected that my resume was not delivering
the correct message. Your book has told me why. I have experience in
several disciplines and a chronological resume is a poor way to convey
my abilities. Please keep up the good work. Your writing style is very
readable and the content is "all" substance. That is to say there is no
fluff in the information you provide. I am very pleased with all that I
received for the price! Ken Hennessey, Engineer |
Successful Military Transition - A Long
One But Worth Reading! |
Hello
Regina, I know you probably don't remember me, but my name is Mark F.
You helped me put my resume together and as a result I landed a job
with a brokerage firm as an investment representative. They were ranked
the "11th Best Company to Work for in America" by Fortune Magazine. The
month I was hired there were approximately 2300 applications received
and less than 200 hired - I was one of them! And
for the most part I owe it all to you. I used one of your products
(Interview Booklet) and services (Resume Critique) to the fullest. I
had a total of 7 interviews with 3 different companies and received an
offer from all 3.
The difference was I knew where they were going with their questions
and the skills they were looking for as a result of using your
interviewing booklet. I wish you could have seen me. I was bursting
with enthusiasm and confidence. What a difference being prepared makes.
I think I have come a long ways considering I was 0 for 5 in interviews
after graduating from college. Again your services made the difference
- thank you very much.
Based on figures provided by my Regional Manager, I can expect my
projected income this year to go from about $29,000 to about $50,000 by
the end of my second year. Then I can expect to see about a 30% to 40$
increase in my annual compensation each year until I reach
approximately $100,000 in my fifth year. Monetary rewards only scratch
the surface as 65% of the sales force qualifies for two all expense
paid vacations a year - beautiful places to choose from around the
states and world. Education and training are second to none in the
industry. My employer spends a minimum of $50K on each new investment
representative just in initial training. And finally the thing that
attracted me the most--no boss! After training my
firm will set-up my own personal branch office in the location of my
choice. I chose Clearwater Beach FL! Sounds too
good to be true? I have to pinch myself everyday.
On a personal note I don't want you to think I am bragging or gloating
over my success. I grew up in a background almost at the poverty level
with an entire family that is less than high school educated. I think
statistically I wasn't supposed to be where I'm at today. Unlike my
fellow colleagues that I graduated with, I had to finance my entire
education on my own. I feel like I have taken the road of hard knocks
to get where I'm at and it's time for some gratification for my labors.
One of the several major changes you made in my resume critique, and
probably the biggest obstacle I had to overcome was eliminating the
military jargon and translating my duties in civilian language. Any
prior service soldier knows exactly where I am coming from. I remember
in some of my first interviews the difficulties I had explaining what I
did in the Army. A recruiter might ask me, "What was your job in the
Army?" my response, "I was the NCOIC of a weapons facility." "What were
some of your most important tasks?" my reply, "Well, when we went on
DRF1 (which means deployment ready force) status I would coordinated
with the CO (Company Commander) and 1st Sergeant (Head Supervisor) to
prepare for the mass issuance of equipment and weapons to the Scouts,
Mortars, Medics and Support Platoons. I know this sounds funny, but
this military jargon is everyday conversation to the soldier. Talk
about some confusing and stressful interviews!
However, after your resume critique and using your interviewing booklet
I was able to communicate my military duties much more effectively.
"What was your job in the service," my new response, "I was an
Operations Managers responsible for $2.5 million in equipment and
supplies."..."What were some of your most important duties?".."As an
Operations Manager I directed support of 10 internal departments to
ensure that the highest state of readiness and efficiency was achieved
to issue equipment and supplies to a staff of 200 personnel."
Your service and interviewing booklet not
only helped me communicate my skills and duties on paper, but also in
my face-to-face interviews---the most important thing to me. Again,
thanks for much for all your help! Mark F., Investment Representative |
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A Terrific Book - Says Director of
Professional Resume Writers Association |
| "Regina Pontow has written a
terrific book on creating successful resumes. This
is a thorough and Innovative course the presents the secrets of great
resumes in a unique 'before and after' format that clearly demonstrates
solid techniques and strategies for effectively marketing the job
candidate to employers by putting the sizzle into the resume. The book
uses actual case histories and analyses charts to demonstrate the art
of creating a professionally crafted resume that is designed to get
results." Frank Fox, Executive Director, The Professional Association
of Resume Writers (PARW) |
Resume Writer Also Reports Salary
Increases for Her Clients |
| "Using Regina's system, I've written over 2,000
resumes for clients with incomes from $20,000 up to $324,000. I've
found that her "marketing approach" works phenomenally well--no matter
your income or salary level. My clients are amazed at the difference in
their before and after resumes. Their confidence soars, they start
seeing their interview rates double or triple, and when they are
offered their dream jobs--well, they're ecstatic! Many
of them land salary offers that increase their income from
several hundred dollars more per month up to $20,000 to $30,000 per
year over their old salary levels. Buy this book. You can't make a
better investment in your career!" Barb Shull, Owner of Resumes, Etc. |
12,000 Client Visits - Director of Job
Center Uses Book Exclusively |
| Over the last 3 years I have had over 12,000
client visits. I provide placement service and help job seekers write
resumes. I have many books in my office but use
yours exclusively. Many clients weren't generating
interviews. By following examples in your book they immediately began
landing interviews and higher salary offers. Keep up the good work! Bob
Middlebrook, Executive Director, Sound Works Job Center |
Revenues Increased 400% |
| I have increased revenues 400%
in the last two years due to
my ability to recruit and hire exemplary employees. The strategies in
Regina's book have aided me in assisting my field employees in creating
powerful resumes and presenting themselves in an effective way. This
has resulted in better jobs and higher salaries leading to future
growth in a world leading industry. I recommend this book to anyone who
is unemployed or looking for a better job! Linda Philp CTS, CPC, Onsite
Staffing Specialist |
700 Clients Successfully Assisted |
| Following a successful formula creates a resume
that works. I have used Regina's book to assist over
700 customers to produce concise and informative
resumes that result in employment. That's as good as it gets! J.
Rellis, Program Specialist |
"Best" Book Out There in the Career
Development Field |
This book is the "best" out
there in the Career Development field. It has
assisted literally thousands of Shoreline Community College students
yearly in launching careers at top salaries!
Berta Lloyd, Director Professional/Technical Programs and
Career/Employment Services--Shoreline Community College |
Book Motivates Job Seekers |
| This book really motivates job
seekers. One of my students piped up
in class and said, "I bought the book two weeks ago and have already
read it. It is wonderful. I was feeling bummed out, couldn't find a job
and felt like I didn't have any skills. Then I started reading this
book and couldn't put it down." It's getting started that's so hard for
job seekers but this book makes it easy. The questions and examples
really help people pull out and identify their best skills and this
builds confidence and motivation...plus it lands jobs! Gina Meyers,
Counselor / Instructor |
Only
Resume & Job Search Book That Addresses Self-Confidence Issues |
| This is the only resume book
I've found that addresses self-confidence issues and
that's critical to achieving maximum job search success. I've used
Regina's strategies with hundreds of job seekers and learning how to
control your image really does increase your confidence, land more
interviews and results in higher salary offers. Angela Picardo, Job
Search Instructor |
Student Wrote New Resumes That Landed Her
a Job & a Friend a Job |
After a presentation on Regina's method, a student
came back so excited. Not only had she written a
great resume and been offered a new job, but she
had also helped her friend rewrite his resume and he got a great new
job. Regina's method is graspable and successful!
Julia Buchholz, Career Counselor |
Most Outstanding Book Used in 3 Decades
of Work with Thousands of Students |
This is the most outstanding
resume book I have used in 3 decades of work with
thousands of university graduates and students seeking jobs. They feel
stronger and are hired after using Regina's powerful strategies. A must
for all job seekers, career classes and counselors.
Kathleen Bernhard, PhD, Director, Counseling and Student Activities
University of Washington, Bothell |
Best Resume Book Read in 14 Years of
Education Experience |
This is the best resume book
I've read in 14 years of education experience. Our
staff used the book for 3 months and significantly increased student
placement."
Ed Tarry, Past VP of Operations - a Northwest Technical College |
University Professor - This Book is
Vastly Superior |
As a Business Communications professor, I've seen
scores of books on resume writing. This book is
truly vastly superior in its emphasis on the visual
and psychological framing of the resume and its suggestions about how
to target market experience to achieve maximum results--and salary
increases! The 'before' and 'after' examples are excellent!
Anne Illinitch, Assistant Professor, Business Administration |
3 Resume, 3 Interviews and 3 Job Offers -
a 100% Success Rate! |
| Using Regina's book, a job seeker wrote her
resumes to match the descriptions of 3 job announcements. She sent out
3 resumes, each of which led to an interview. All three employers
extended job offers and she was able to choose the one that was best
for her. A 100% success rate!"
Nancy Kolosseus, Career Center Consultant |
An Indispensable Guide to the Laid Off
Worker! |
Proven Resumes has been an
indispensable guide to the laid off worker in search of employment. It
takes the guess work out of how to design a powerful resume for our
current labor market. It is an important work for anyone interested in
higher pay ranges and a shorter job search.
Dixie Owen-Perry, Employment and Training Specialist |
Workforce Training Director Reports That
Students Get Great Results |
| We purchased several sets of Regina's materials
and she's trained all of our Workforce Training staff. Using her
strategies our students consistently get great job
offers and our instructors recommend her materials
without reservation. This book is one of the best investments you can
make in your career! Frank Cox, Director, Workforce Training and
Development, Everett Community College |
Student with No Experience in New Field
Lands the Job! |
| A typical example that shows the success of this
book is from one of my students who had no experience in a new field.
By using Regina's strategies she was able to market herself effectively
for a management position in that field. I remember she was so excited
because there were over 30 applicants but she made the top three to be
interviewed and subsequently landed the job. Instructors and counselors
at our college have seen hundreds of success stories
like this one in the last five years. Linda Gojenola, Career
Development Instructor |
Assistant Dean Says Book Improved Student
Job Search Efforts Campus-Wide |
| We purchased 27 sets of Regina's book and
instructor materials and integrated them into several programs. Her
strategies have been invaluable in improving our student's job search
efforts campus wide. Norma Goldstein, Assistant
Dean, Renton Technical College |
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