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Whilst yes, the current economic climate, and "doom and gloom" in the media has worried a lot of people, and meant an influx of additional clients for Impressive Resumes, I am concerned by the amount of fear and anxiety in callers voices.
There seems to now be a more prevalent idea that job security is everything. I have noticed a trend in that more job seekers are asking me to write selection criteria than ever before. From this I can extrapolate that more privately employed people are seeking to gain employment within a government department, with the idea that this will give a person better "job security."
In my opinion, there really is no such thing as job security! The only way a person can guarantee that they have a job, is by doing their job well. A position is something which is actively created and worked upon, by the person holding the post.
Having said all of this, one could assume however, that the employment market is now more competitive than ever. Many clients, have told me that previously they would have used their existing resume to gain a new job, but not now in 2009.
Clients now realise that having an edge, with a professionally written resume, selection criteria, cover letter, or all of the above, could mean their application rises to the top. They now realise the importance of having these documents written by a professional. They are also more willing to pay for the privilege. This has been a great positive effect of the financial and employment market doom and gloom all over the media, clients now understand the importance of a professional resume, as opposed to one written by yourself, your aunty or your next door neighbour.
For those still in doubt, keep in the mind the following. How much is it worth to you to gain a new job sooner? At $750 net per week this is $3000 per month. How much is a promotion, or job satisfaction worth? A promotion can be worth a pay rise of between $5,000 and $50,000. When you consider the average cost of a professional resume is $200-$400 you can see it really is value for money. |
