Advance Career & Professional Development Responds To Tough Job Market

In a tough job market, its appropriate for people to use every resource available to gain a competitive edge over others. Many of the most successful job-seekers have discovered Advance Career & Professional Development. Located on Long Island, Advance Career & Professional Development supports individuals in the achievement of their greatest career aspirations.

BRIGHTWATERS, N.Y./EWORLDWIRE/Aug. 26, 2003 --- In a tough job market, its appropriate for people to use every resource available to gain a competitive edge over others.

Many of the most successful job-seekers have discovered Advance Career & Professional Development. Located on Long Island, Advance Career & Professional Development supports individuals in the achievement of their greatest career aspirations.

"Now more than ever, it's all about having the right tools in your job search toolbox," said Susan Eckert, Principal. "The serious job-hunter recognizes that an effectively written résumé is a critical marketing tool, and yet thousands of job seekers are tendering badly written résumés that fail to effectively market their strengths and qualifications, or to capture the attention of the hiring manager or HR representative."

Because Eckert has been both a hiring manager and recruiter, Eckert knows first-hand what potential employers are looking for. Job-hunters are encouraged to take advantage of a free evaluation of their current résumé.

"With recruiters and employers inundated by a high volume of résumés, job-seekers must understand their responsibility in taking proactive measures in their job search and ensure their résumés stand apart from the rest," added Eckert. Candidates have only seconds to catch the readers attention; the clarity of content is what keeps it."

As a career coach with a consulting background, Eckert helps job hunters to accomplish exactly that by leveraging proven people development practices and tools once used solely in the context of People/Organizational Development consulting interventions in her work with individuals seeking career development. Her website - www.advancecareerdevelopment.com -provides detailed information and eCourses on interviewing and résumé writing for those interested in the "do-it-yourself" method.

A free career coaching session is offered to those who are unfamiliar with the coaching experience. For clients who find it difficult to talk about and explore where they feel stuck, Eckert provides a safe, supportive environment in which clients can comfortably evaluate their strengths and qualifications, and explore suitable career directions.

Because coaching is a facilitative process, a career coach helps you identify and chart a clear course leading you to achievement of your career ambitions," stated Eckert.

Clients of Advance Career & Professional Development agree that the support of a career coach and résumé writer is invaluable.

"I felt very comfortable and safe with [Susan] from the start. I thrive on tangible work and results...and I received both from [her] during each session."-Susan C., NY

In addition to personal career services, Advance Career & Professional Development offers a wide range of programs for both corporate and non-profit in-house training program development and delivery. Designed for either individual or group environments, companies can select from leadership development, performance management system optimization, new manager/high potential coaching, group effectiveness and conflict resolution, and outplacement. Information about these or other custom options is available online at http://www.advancecareerdevelopment.com/consulting.htm.

About Susan Eckert
Eckert holds a BA from Stony Brook in Psychology, an MA from Columbia University and with additional training in facilitation and coaching. She is a member of coaching and résumé writing organizations including the International Coaching Federation, United Coaching Association, Professional Association for Résumé Writers and Career Coaches, National Association of Résumé Writers, National Career Development Association and the Career Masters Institute.

MEDIA: Interviews of Susan Eckert can be arranged by calling 631-666-3224.