Resume Helper

• Have you been searching for an online resume helper? 
• Do you need to revamp your resume to get back in the workforce? 
• Have you been trying to write a resume for a new field but need help?
• Since you've been a mom, have you had many temp jobs but don't know how to present them on your resume?
• Have you been looking for a job for some time but have not gotten any interest?  Do you suspect it is your resume?

If you answered yes, to any of these questions, you have come to the right place.  Whether or not you are working with Smart Moms, having a professional resume and cover letter are vital to your job search success.  It is your calling card and the first impression hiring managers see of you.  It must be concise, easy to read and full of pertinent information to get you to the next step - an interview. 

We are currently searching for resume services that will caters to and are intimately familiar with moms who are re-entering the work force. Please continue to check back often for a list of those we have found to be dedicated enough to be designated as our  "Recommended Resume Helpers". 

Resume Helper #1

Dick Hart has been helping individuals write and rewrite their resumes for the last 5 years.  Many of the 4000 + resumes he’s written are for women and mothers returning to the workforce or making a career change.  He is currently an instructor at Wake Tech Community College teaching several classes including one titled, “Make Your Resume Talk?” Smart Moms had an opportunity to speak with several of his past clients. The women all commented on his ability to extract information from their past experiences and help formulate the essentials to capture the reader’s attention.  Also they marveled at his passion for helping others succeed.  He has agreed to be one our Designated Smart Moms Resume Helpers.  We believe he has the experience and skills to help our moms create resumes that get results. 

There are two ways that Dick can help you. 

Option 1:

If you are in the Raleigh/Durham Area, you are encouraged to take his class, “Make Your Resume Talk” which is part of the Career Readiness Certificate Series sponsored by the ESC and Wake Tech.  The enrollment fee for this class is dependent on your employment status but in some cases may be free.  To learn more details about the class schedule  click here.  To sign up for this class and others in the career series contact Pat Taylor at 919-747-0206

Option 2:

For $150 you can work with Dick to create a resume, cover letter, mini-resume business card.  To begin working with Dick Hart on creating a resume click here and attach your resume.  Email Dick Hart and he will call you to discuss the next step.

Resume Helper #2

Kelly Welch, principal of YES Career Services has over fourteen years in the field of strategic Human Resource Management, with core competencies in coaching, recruiting, compensation, leadership development and as an HR Generalist in private as well as publicly held Fortune 500 global corporations.  Smart Moms took some time to meet with Kelly and discuss her clients and services.  We feel that she is a great resume and job coaching resource for our smart moms database. 

Growing up in NJ, Kelly earned a BA in Communications and English from Rutgers University, and possesses a Master's degree in Human Resource Management from the Rutgers University School of Management and Labor Relations.  Upon graduation, she was selected as one of only 3 original members in AT&T's Human Resource Development program.  She also holds her Global Professional in Human Resources certification and is a national member of the Society for Human Resource Management.  Kelly currently sits on the Board of Directors of the Raleigh Wake Human Resources Association as their Communications Director.  Ms. Welch is also a certified Professional Resume Writer as credentialed by the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches (PARW/CC).

Kelly prides herself on being a trusted advisor and coach who is consultative, energetic, and dedicated to the needs of the client and business. This directly supports her work as Career Coach for individuals in transition.  Her current successes include a 99% rate of highest satisfaction in providing coaching and counseling to enable strengths of each individual candidate, including career positioning, networking plan and execution, job search strategy, resume development, assessing cultural fit, interviewing for results, negotiating beyond the original offer. 

"I pride myself on enabling my clients to make this journey an exciting and fulfilling adventure, by providing them the individualized tools they need to make their goals a reality.  I look forward to hearing your background, hopes and challenges and collaborating with you to empower Your Exceptional Self on your career journey...your success is my passion."

Option:

If you are interested in working with Kelly Welch click here to send a note detailing your interest.  She will respond within 48 hours.