MEET JANE S. SEARCHING*, A MODERN DAY JOB HUNTER

A solution for the challenges and obstacles faced by job-seekers in today's job market.

Contact: Susan Eckert
Phone: (631) 666-3224
Email: susan@advancecareerdevelopment.com

BRIGHTWATERS, NY -- August 14, 2003 -- Jane, like most people exploring the job market today, finds herself increasingly frustrated. The job market is tight, recruiters are either unresponsive or have simply forgotten to hang out-of-business" signs, and the Internet-once offering the promise of a job hunters goldmine-has apparently transformed itself into something of a black hole.

What," she wonders, must one do to get noticed today?" Jane has already become a member of all the major online job search and career guidance sites. She has also subscribed to dozens of newsletters, and read an overwhelming array of free advice on killer resumes," no-fail networking," impressive interviewing," and optimizing your online job search." But all to no avail. Six months into her search and neither a peep nor promise of ever finding an employer offering the ideal career opportunity, Jane is exhausted.

Feeling theres nowhere left to turn, Jane shares her frustration with a neighbor known for her connections. I feel like career success is a puzzle and Im missing a few pieces," she says. The neighbor refers her to a new business thats been generating lots of buzz, one whose founder is a driven, experienced HR Consulting professional and educator who started the company based on her passion for working one-on-one with individuals to help them learn how they can achieve their greatest career aspirations. If youre looking for inspiration and motivation," Jane is told, Call Advance Career & Professional Development. Theyll help you pinpoint exactly whats not working, and help light the fire under your search again."

Figuring theres nothing to lose, Jane visits Advances website and is relieved to learn that she can get a free comprehensive résumé, a free mock interview or a free career planning session with an experienced career coach. And like most Americans, Jane loves getting help for free, so she takes them up on their services.

The outcome was amazing:

o Jane learned that her resume wasnt effectively marketing her skills, emphasizing her strengths, or even accessible via the multitude of online submissions shed been conducting. ASCII format? That was another language-one she was not familiar with. But Advance was.

o Jane also learned that her interviewing skills werent assertive enough, or convincing enough. In fact, she didnt really have clear or compelling answers to some of the most common interview questions: Can you tell me about yourself? What are your strengths? Weaknesses? Why should I hire you? Advance helped her master the art of interviewing quickly.

o Of greatest importance, Jane learned that the opportunities she had been seeking werent really motivating her and that, in fact, shed always wanted to pursue a different line of work only fear had stopped her. Advance helped her to identify and conquer her fear, and to redirect her efforts in addition to her skills and experience toward new, motivating opportunities.

The result? Jane found new energy, confidence and motivation to pursue opportunities she really wanted, and just as important, was armed with powerful job search tools to help open doors and more effectively market her skills and experience.

My new résumé is incredible! Your questions helped me to recognize and communicate my accomplishments... and to believe that I really have some great skills to offer. I could not have done this without your support and guidance."-S. Croce, NY

Advance Career & Professional Development can be reached at 800-824-6611, 631-666-3224 or via email to Susan@advancecareerdevelopment.com. Their website is www.advancecareerdevelopment.com. Take advantage of new launch specials. Get a free comprehensive résumé evaluation and/or 1 month free coaching which you can also use for a mock interview. Your professional success is our business.

*Entirely fictitious name-any resemblance to a live individual is purely coincidental.