$18,000
Salary Increase |
| My new
resume was instrumental in landing me an Account Executive position
that will increase my salary by no less than $18,000 annually!
Scott McCorkle, Corporate Account Manager |
26%
Salary Increase |
| ...I
faxed my resume to ads I was interested in. To my amazement, I started
receiving call backs the next day and the job of my dreams with a 26%
salary increase on my first day of interviews. I would like
to say THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart. Everyone should have
access to this system (but I'm secretly glad they
don't). Patricia Cohn,
Inventory Controller |
Salary Grows From $30,000 to
$50,000 |
These
strategies have worked for me twice. Using my first resume I sent out
2, landed 2 interviews and accepted a $30,000 position with a $2,000
sign-on bonus. And, I was a new graduate! In my next move, I used the
same resume to apply and be hired for a position with a major
international avionics company that started at $37,000. Within
2 years my salary has grown to $50,000. The ProvenResumes
System really does result in great resumes that can help you land a job
you love!
Dawn Mitchell, Field Engineer |
50% Salary Increase &
23% Salary Increase |
| After reading Regina's book and writing a resume
that highlighted my sales achievements I applied for an internal
position. My supervisors complimented me extensively on my resume and
promoted me from Sales Rep to Sales Manager--with a 50% salary
increase. I would have never achieved such a promotion without the
strategies I learned in Regina's book. Several years later, I'm still
referring to Regina's book to update my resume and each time I find
something new to improve. The most recent promotion I received resulted
in a salary package increase of nearly 23%! Thanks
again, Darla J. Piercey, Sales Manager |
$45, $50, $60 an Hour, 29% Pay Increase |
| In one
day of flooding the net with my new and improved resume, I got offered $45
an hour in Atlanta, $50 an hour in Tulsa, and $60 an hour in New Jersey.
The offer I took was less, but it's 1.6 miles from my home. After being
on the job 10 months my employer dusted off my resume and offered me
another position at a 29% pay increase! ... the
money I spent on your book has easily returned a thousand fold.
Smartest I ever invested! Al
White, Programmer, Software Tester |
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 |
|
SUCCESSES REPORTED FROM CAREER
PROFESSIONALS!
|
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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