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London Restaurant Reviews

April 14th, 2008

Hardens food guide all really began in the early 90’s it was seen that London as a huge city had no Pan Asian restaurant guidebooks at all. The idea was to design something which was small and pocket sized that hungry people could use to assist them to decide where is a good Hungarian restaurant to eat. More than 14 years ago the 1st London Eastern restaurant guide was printed and distributed by hardens and has been a fantastic success ever since.

What makes Hardens so remarkable is that the London Places to eat are scored by the buyers, when the 1st ever guide was made available the food market was just starting to stir and with marvellous difficulty Hardens was able to ask one hundred restaurant clients to take part in the first London wide survey. Over 600 meals over a 9 month period were sold to make the Hardens Restaurant guide what it is today. Planning on eating out is easy with Restaurant Reviews from Hardens!

Hardens have the printed and distributed restaurant reviews and now have a brilliant website. The incredible website. is straightforward to steer around and will tell people everything you need to know about pretty much any Syrian restaurant in London and give you suggestions split into sections so it makes it easier for you to narrow down what it is that you are exactly looking for.

The enlightening website itself has loads of bits recommended on it, it is effortless to digest and work your way through and this is thanks to the review guides excellent clear design, you can see all the hottest up and coming Vietnamese restaurants and of course reviews on them. This section is called Latest Reviews and is clearly sitting on the opening page of the review site where you can have a look at the extended list of Japanese restaurants which changes every couple of day depending on what restaurant guides have been written. There is also an area down the right side of the home page where browsers can look for perhaps a specific Vietnamese restaurant or if you are looking for a restaurant to go to in a specific area such as London and people want to separate the exceptional ones for the awful restaurants this will do the job perfectly for you.

Your mid-year checkup: Get savvy about lowering your taxes

April 6th, 2008

Are you still owing the IRS in taxes every year?

Not a great situation to be in, is it? But there is still hope
for this year. You have almost six months, in some cases a
little longer, to make certain you owe less tax, and possibly no
tax, next year.

Here’s a blueprint that outlines the keys to lowering your taxes
and remaining audit proof. Follow these keys and you’re
guaranteed to lower your taxes by hundreds, if not thousands, of
dollars!

Key #1: Consider a Home Office Deduction

Many taxpayers have avoided the home office deduction because it
has been regarded as a red flag for an audit. If you
legitimately qualify for the deduction, however, there should be
no problem. You are entitled to write off expenses - such as
rent, utilities, insurance, and housekeeping - associated with
the portion of your home where you exclusively conduct business.
A middle-class taxpayer who uses a home office and pays $1,200 a
month for a two-bedroom apartment could easily save $1,200 in
taxes a year. People in higher tax brackets with greater
expenses can save even more

Key #2: Organize your Records

Good organization may not cut your taxes. But there are other
rewards, and some of them are financial. For many, the biggest
hassle at tax time is getting all of the documentation together.

How do you get started?

Collect receipts and information that you have piled up thus
far. Group similar documents together; putting them in
different file folders if there are enough papers. If you have
time, enter the amounts from all these documents into a computer
program like Quicken or Microsoft Excel for quick totals and
make a printout for your tax preparer.

You can expect savings of $300 to $400 with your tax preparer
and hours of your time. Plus, you’re likely to sail through an
audit - with fewer assessments and penalties - if you have
documentation on hand.

Key #3: Contribute to Retirement Accounts

If you haven’t already funded your retirement account, do so by
April 15, 2005. Making a deductible contribution will help you
lower your tax bill. Plus, your contributions will compound
tax-deferred. Your savings will vary. If you are in the 25% tax
bracket and make a deductible IRA contribution of $3,000, you
will save $750 in taxes the first year. Over time you will save
thousands, depending on your contribution, income tax bracket,
and number of years you keep the money invested

Key #4: Find a Tax Advisor

Did this year’s tax season feel like a never-ending nightmare of
tax forms and a huge tax bill? Then now is the time to take
another look at 2003 and plan for the current tax year. First
look back at the process you went through in compiling your
returns. Do you have a huge tax bill or tax refund? Was your tax
preparation software helpful? Did your professional tax preparer
meet your needs?. Any good preparer should save you at least as
much as the fee they charge. You may also gain valuable advice
on how reduce your taxes for the coming year. But don’t wait
until the last minute.

Ask friends and family for recommendations. Ask about
credentials and professional designations. There are two
designations to look for in a tax preparer. Enrolled agents
(EAs) have passed rigorous IRS exams and are certified to
represent clients in tax court. CPAs, or certified public
accountants, have also passed several examinations and are
licensed to practice by the state.

Interview your top candidates to see if you feel comfortable
with them. Do they have the expertise for your specific
situation? And will they be available for questions after tax
season is over. When you first meet to talk about your taxes, be
prepared to talk about your personal life. Your preparer isn’t
just being nosy. Personal details can have important tax
implications. Are you planning to get married or divorced? Are
you looking to buy a house? Such life events show up on your tax
return as dollars and cents.

Savvy overseeing of your financial books will enable you to
build a life and/or company that thrives. And it’s literacy that
enables you to do that.

Dissolving Stereotypes through Personal Individuality

March 19th, 2008

Dissolving Stereotypes through Personal Individuality by C.
Bailey-Lloyd/LadyCamelot

The other evening, I was meticulously assembling and painting
one of my many model airplanes. I carefully constructed the
wingspan of this F-15C Eagle, gently sealed the cockpit and
began to brush whisping strokes of color upon this small,
plastic aircraft.

As I completed the final coat of what was to be the base color
of the model, my oldest nephew sat across from me and began, in
great detail, to tell me “how to paint” this particular plane;
as I was not “painting it to standard.” I promptly decided to
ignore him and continue with my artistry. Shifting my head from
side to side, I admired the miniature, mechanical replica.

Setting the plane aside, my eyes turned towards my nephew. I
said, ” … now, there are many planes. Many look identical,
but there were quite a few that stood out among the massive air
fleet,”
I paused, ” … my plane is still not complete.
It will be unique from other models, as were those squadron
fighters who took special initiative in painting their own,
unique designs and decals.”

Smugly, he retorted, ” … well, I was just trying to tell
you how they’re SUPPOSED to look.”

Yesterday, I almost finished my aircraft. It still needs some
minor adjustments and its decal applications. The final product
has the appearance of an alligator. Large, piercing eyes adorn
the nose. Olive green, tan and yellow-tinted scales grace the
bottom of this intricately designed craft as well. In addition,
white, glossy teeth line the sides of the 1:48 scale plane.

Softly holding the small craft in my hands, I marveled at its
spectacle. It was unique in every form and fashion. Then I
pondered over what my nephew had remarked the previous day,
“… I was just trying to tell you how it’s SUPPOSED to
look…”
That comment is ironically a stereotypical ideology
of human-brain thinking.

Metaphorically speaking, I compare the crafting, design and
uniqueness of my tiny craft to that of God’s intricate design of
human beings. We are, in essence, interconnected on a
cosmological realm; however, each human has his or her own
special individuality. If I literally took the typical
standpoint that we, as humans, are to act, think, feel and
present ourselves all alike, then we no longer exist by
identity, but by mere numbers.

Each person is extraordinarily created to be the light in the
darkness, and to beat his drum to a different rhythm. Those who
create personal individuality are the thinkers, the dreamers,
and the doers of humanity. When Einstein developed the light
bulb, I’m sure many thought he was insane. When Alexander Graham
Bell wanted to communicate through a mechanism connected only by
flimsy wiring, there were skeptics as well. You see, those who
have exemplary vision of “being different,” create realities.

In closing, build your craft (life) the way you so desire. It is
human nature to spread your wings, expand and soar this global
plane from the form in which you, yourself, were created: Be who
YOU desire to be — and in doing so, aspire to be different from
“normalcy.”

© 2003 - Dissolving Sterotypes through Personal Individuality By
C. Bailey-Lloyd/LadyCamelot

C. Bailey-Lloyd/LadyCamelot is the Public Relations Director &
Staff Writer for Holistic
Junction
— Your source of information for Holistic Practitioners; Massage Schools; Alternative Healthcare; Insightful
Literature and so much more!

Writing Your Resume - Twenty Top Tips

February 26th, 2008

It has never been more important to have an up to date Resume. And it does not matter whether you are a manual laborer or a high flying executive. Many people are scared of writing their own resume. But resume writing is not difficult. Follow these basic, common-sense rules and you will produce a resume which you can use to get you that job you always wanted.

Include vital information first, including your full name, your residential address, your telephone numbers (include a landline as well as mobile). If there are times when it is better to catch you by telephone, then put these on your resume.

Use your full postal address, correctly written according to the post office. Use all zip/post codes. If you are sending the resume abroad, then include the country. If your prospective employer will be calling you from outside your country, then include the country code in the number, in brackets. For example, the United Kingdom country code is 44. So your telephone number would look like this: Tel: 00 (44) 01654 4567

Writing your resume is not difficult - remember to keep it simple, spell check often, and pay attention to presentation. Emphasize information which is important to the person reading your resume.

If you just bring yourself to do it, or are not happy with the results after days of trying - then get quotes from online companies to write a resume for you. The writers at this website (www.textwriters.net) will do it for you for a very reasonable fee, and you don’t pay unless you are happy with it.

If you have decided to use a photograph of yourself, make sure it is the best it can be. Go to a professional photographers and get some really good shots. Make sure you include the size requested in the advertisement. If no size was mentioned, get prints the standard passport size. If you are asked for more than one, ensure you actually send more than one.

Changing information, so that it meets the needs of the person you are mailing the resume to is vital. Depending upon the position, the important factors will change. Skills required for driving a truck are different to those required for baking pizza for example.

Have a “Core” Resume which you keep bang up to date, ideally on your PC, and then adapt it for each position for which you apply.

Do not allow your resume to spill over into more than three sides of A4 paper.

Ensure that you include all skills, even if they are only used by you at present for leisure pursuits. If you are an expert kayaker in your spare time, you could also see the day where you apply for a professional kayaking instructor. But unless you are applying for that position, then keep the skill in with your hobby and leisure time pursuits.

When including a chronological history of your work experience, don’t ramble on. Stick to the same headings and sub-headings on each company listed. If you started out as delivery boy and are now the CEO make sure you mention that you worked your way up from the bottom.

Your Resume is the right place to ‘blow your own trumpet’. But do it in a professional manner.

Make sure that you use a font which is easy to read, and not a strain on the eyes. The person who reads your resume could well have fifty others to read in the same day. Competition is fierce for each and every job, so make it easy on the Human Resources professional.

Unless your handwriting is absolutely superb, ensure that your resume is typed, and preferably on a PC. If you can afford to get it written by professional resume writers, then do so, it is money well spent. The better resume writers offer a money back if you are not delighted policy. Shop around and get two or three quotes.

Check the printer you print your resume on is printing at ‘best’ quality and not draft (poor but fast) quality.

Use the best quality ‘bond’ paper that you can afford.

Ensure you use the spell checker several times. Get someone you trust to read the resume over to make absolutely sure that everything is spelled correctly.

Lavish plenty of attention on the covering letter which goes with your resume. Keep it short, well presented, with spelling checked and re-checked. Make sure you get the exact name and address of the person to whom it is addressed.

Throughout your resume, emphasize the skills and information that you absolutely know are vital to this job application.

In the covering letter, tell them why you think you are perfect for this job. Be brief, clear and enthusiastic. If you do not have any acknowledgement or reply, follow up with a telephone call after an appropriate time.

Keep copies of everything (without exception) which you have sent.

Don’t mix fonts. Keep your resume easy to read. And don’t write your life story. Be brief, but factual. Emphasize achievements.

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Employee Event Venues Around the Capital

February 20th, 2008

Preparation for an employee event, particularly in London, will probably be an involved and time consuming process if people are not well organised, or don’t have the right resources close at hand. From sourcing hospitality staff, to ensuring workers are prepared to tidy up the waste, hiring music entertainment, drinks, it may all really rapidly turn out to be out of control.

And it is all about the firm’s work force. Do not miss that for a moment. Whilst having a spectacular water fall of Verve Cliquot falling from your company’s party entrance could be the business’s suggestion of Work event paradise, if your company haven’t say cater to diabetics then your firm are presumably gonna be Around trouble! Take care to make sure that all your employees are content, their individual needs are under control, and you can be well on the way to co-ordinating a stunning work bash. Please make certain the business plan, plan and plan again.

Coordinating is absolutely fundamental to the smooth running of the company’s corporate celebration and your company really can not possibly do too much at this stage. Make certain transport is well organised therefore when the choice unfortunately comes to leave the gathering, your party goers are not floundering all over the place struggling to grab taxis. Corporate events will probably be a pain, if your business are arranging a party for a large number of staff, hence it will be an idea to gain a bit of help from skilled experts if your people are not used to doing this type of thing!

Pick a party location carefully. Should the best part of the firm’s folk live in south west of the capital, finding a venue Within Wembley might not be the cleverest idea, even if it is the most appealing workforce. Event Venues party venue Around the whole planet. Just do not make things awkward for workers when they just don’t have to be. Your business can discover lots of corporate event planners and contractors with Hardens workforce. events. Hardens help with a lot of corporate events London.

Within the capital they have an index of caterers, musicians, costume hire, cakes, you name it, you’ll be able to get pretty much any kind of Staff shindig facility, allowing your get together go with a gigantic slam!

Beating Traffic Tickets the Easy Way

February 13th, 2008

Many people try to beat traffic tickets by being sweet to the
officer. Other try to bargain their way. Most times this does
not work so you must end up going to court. This is where all
the other people pulled over have to meet usually in a small
venue to try to plead their case.

When trying to fight a ticket, especially a traffic ticket, you
should prepare yourself with solid evidence. Go back to where
the ticket was written. Look at the signs up to that point and
see if you were in violation of the law. Often times, you may
see that you were in fact not guilty of what was written on the
ticket. That brings us to the next issue - the ticket itself.

Beating traffic tickets is almost a science. Most people do not
use the common sense approach to get them out of the ticket.
Look at the ticket. Is there an error on the ticket? Most times
you will be able to find some discrepancy on the ticket itself.
Is the date correct? How about the time? This works well with
parking tickets as if you can prove you were not there at that
time you will throw doubt into the mix.

Another way is to luck out and the officer is not there. If that
is the case, most times they will throw out the ticket. Why?
There is nobody to defend the state or explain what happened.
Sometimes though the judge will offer a postponement.

If you want to be 100% prepared, I would spend some time reading
a Beating Traffic Tickets book I have seen
which goes into many helpful scenarios, facts and creative ideas
that you can use to save yourself money. You will at least be
spending your time for a worthwhile day. Nobody needs to be
paying more for their car or driving. Spend a few minutes
looking how this
book can help you save hundreds of dollars
and beat
traffic tickets for good. There are great ways to research each
individual incident, review the facts and then find out if there
is a loophole, or strategy to help you with your tickets. Is it
worth some time to save yourself high insurance rates, and tons
of money for these tickets?

If you have a DUI issue, I would highly recommend this book to
fix DUI issues - DUI
Process

James Henderson is the founder of the HelpMeNetwork.com portal
to help the ‘little guy’ with problems, issues and general help.
Find out more about beating traffic tickets at his blog which is
updated several times a day -
http://beat-traffic-tickets.blogspot.com

NOTE: This is not legal advice. Consult an attorney for law
advice.

Easy Resolutions

January 22nd, 2008

New Year’s Eve is the traditional time to make resolutions for
the upcoming year. Most resolutions are about something we
really, really want. Even if you are not the type who makes New
Year’s resolutions, notice that somewhere, quietly, in the back
of your mind, you are probably making one anyway.

The problem with resolutions, though, is that most people never
keep theirs. And it’s no surprise why. Most of us resolve for
big things — lose weight, get into a relationship, improve a
relationship, get a better job, improve business, get healthy,
save money, etc. These are not easy things, and cannot be
accomplished simply because we resolve to accomplish them. It’s
not that big things can’t be accomplished. It’s just that it
takes something, and often lots of something, to move us in the
direction of accomplishing something big.

This New Year’s Eve, try something different. I’m not
guaranteeing this will work for everyone, but it may be an
interesting and useful experiment. It has to be easier than
resolving to do some huge thing you will probably give up a few
days or weeks after the start of the year.

Instead of resolving to achieve, become, or get something,
resolve to add a positive state of being to your life. For
example, resolve to add the state of joy for the year 2003. Or
resolve to add the state of laughter for 2003. Or, resolve to
add the state of pleasure, or creativity, or aliveness, or
surrender, or compassion, or love.

This way your focus will not be on striving for a goal. It will
be on asking yourself what needs to be adjusted, or shifted, in
order to create the state you’ve resolved to add. You may find
this much easier than other resolutions you have made. It is
easier to answer the question, “What will help me feel happy or
creative right now?” instead of answering the question, “What
will help me lose weight right now?” The first question
definitely has an answer with fairly easy, immediate actions
that you are likely to be willing to take. The second question
also has an answer with fairly easy steps, but you are not as
likely to be willing to take them.

How will this get you to what you really want to achieve,
become, or get in the New Year? When you dwell in a positive
state, such as joy, laughter, pleasure, creativity, aliveness,
surrender, peace, compassion, love — even some of the time –
much more is possible in your life than would be possible
otherwise. The thing you originally wanted to make as your New
Year’s resolution may just come about as a result of a new
positive state you create. The thing you want may happen
effortlessly.

Happy New Year! May you make 2003 a wonderful year!

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Pair Your Powerful Resume with a Great Cover Letter

December 15th, 2007

Every great resume deserves a great cover letter.

A cover letter is crucial because it’s the first thing
the hiring manager sees. And you only have seconds to
grab his or her attention. So, you have to make sure
the cover letter stands out from the dozens–or maybe
even hundreds–of others that cross the hiring
manager’s desk each week.

You might ask, why bother at all with a cover letter?
If I only have a few seconds to grab a recruiter’s
attention, why not do it with a resume? The answer is,
that even the best resume is a rather dry listing of
accomplishments and abilities. By definition, it’s a
summary.

But with a cover letter, you have an opportunity to let
a little bit of your personality shine through and to
talk directly to the hiring manager. Plus, it’s your
chance to show off a little of what you know about the
company and to tell why you’re interested in the job.

Use the steps we’ve outlined here and you’ll be well on
your way to a dynamite cover letter.

Tip #1: MAKE A CONNECTION

There are 3 basic parts to making a connection:

1. Draft a strong opening paragraph.

2. Show your personality.

3. Research and target your audience.

* Draft a Strong Opening Paragraph.

You must capture the hiring manager’s interest
immediately. The best way to do this is with a dynamic
opening sentence and paragraph. Be sure to refer to the
position you’re vying for, and state why you are
qualified for the job.

Remember to frame your statements in terms of how you
can benefit the company, not the other way around.

If you can, mention the name of someone the hiring
manager knows and respects. For example, you could say,
“Joe Smith recommended that I contact you about your
opening for a shift manager.” Or, “My associate, Janet
Brown, told me such wonderful things about Jones
Company that I couldn’t wait to send you my resume.”

Rhetorical questions that make the hiring manager think
can also work well. This should be a question that can
lead into some way that you can benefit the company.
For example, “Are you struggling with the rising costs
of [fill in the blank]? I can cut your costs by 30%.
Here’s how…”

Beginning with a quote is another good way to grab the
reader’s attention. Although you must choose your quote
wisely. And then you have to make sure you transition
into the rest of your letter gracefully.

It’s also important to know what tone to set in this
opening paragraph. In some cases, this may depend on
the industry in which you’re trying to get a job. For
example, a friendly, informal tone may work well if
you’re applying to a small, entrepreneurial company.
While a more formal, professional tone might work
better for a large law firm or corporation. On the
other hand, a bold statement might work really well if
you’re seeking a leadership or sales position.

* Show Your Personality

While your writing style should be matched to your
audience to some extent, as explained above, it should
also reflect your personality. Start to give your
prospective employer a sense of who you are and what
you value.

* Research and Target Your Audience

You want to sell the hiring manager on the belief that
you’re a great fit for the company. The only way to do
this is if you know enough about the company to
understand what makes it tick. Be sure you’ve taken the
time to learn a bit about their mission, their
products, their history, and their goals for the
future. This will help you communicate hiring you will
benefit them.

Always address the cover letter to a specific person.

Take the time to call the company if necessary to learn
the name of the person doing the interviewing. This, in
itself, says a lot about your initiative and attention
to detail.

Tip #2: SELL YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Your cover letter should sell you as the product. So,
make sure you know what skills the company needs and
then describe how you have what they are looking for.
Pick one or two of your best accomplishments or
abilities, and highlight them in your letter. Sure,
they’re listed on your resume too, but this tactic
makes sure the hiring manager sees them right away.

If it makes sense to list a few accomplishments, then
list them as bullets. This will draw the reader’s
attention to that section of the letter right away. And
after all, what you have to offer is the most important
part of this letter.

Tip #3: CLOSE THE LETTER

Powerfully Ideally, you want to leave your reader
hungering to know more about you. But you also want to
be proactive. So, rather than ending your letter with
the common statement, “I look forward to your call,”
say you’ll call them in a few days to arrange a time to
meet. If you don’t have a phone number, and couldn’t
find on during your research, then try to provide an
incentive for them to call you.

Some people say they’re going on vacation or out of
town after a certain date and ask to meet prior to
that. Others say they’ll be in an area at a certain
date and time and ask for the interview during that
period. Be creative, but make it as real–and company-
oriented–as you can.

Tip #4: MAKE IT PLEASING TO THE EYE

Finally, it’s important that your cover letter be easy
to read and professional looking.

EzineArticles Expert Author Kathleen MacNaughton

Kathi MacNaughton, a freelance writer and editor, has
years of management and recruitment experience. For
tips & advice on writing powerful resumes & cover
letters, see
http://www.powerful-sample-resume-formats.com.
Copyright 2004 Kathi MacNaughton. All rights reserved.

Are You An Entrepreneur?

October 17th, 2007

With all the buzz about everybody being an entrepreneur these
days wouldn’t it be nice if you could really find out if you
have what it takes?

Sure it would.

The following profile was adopted over a period of several years
of research from successful entrepreneurs worldwide to assist
would-be entrepreneurs determine if they have the traits to
undertake a new venture.

Can we describe what an entrepreneur is? Simply, an entrepreneur
is one who undertakes something new or remakes something old and
eventually succeeds. Entrepreneurs may fail, and often they do,
before they get it right. But there are no entrepreneurs who are
failures. Entrepreneurs only look upon a failure as a stepping
stone. One door closes, another opens.

Do YOU have the entrepreneurial mystic?

This assessment is the result of analyzing the character traits
of successful entrepreneurs. It measures entrepreneurial
readiness whether one considers s/he is an entrepreneur. Much
study and research by academics around the world has gone into
attempting to determine who is, or can be, an entrepreneur.
Unfortunately, not one reliable predictive model has
successfully been developed, nor is it likely one will beyond
identifying the traits and trying to measure up to them.

This all seems pointless however even if one has the traits
because it does not guarantee any measured individual will
become an entrepreneur. Just having the traits does not
guarantee SUCCESS and yet success is required to earn the title
of Entrepreneur. If, for example, an individual assessed has all
the apparent attributes of a so-called entrepreneur but fails in
the new venture they undertake, the mantel of the true
entrepreneur can never be worn because the word “Entrepreneur”
is embodied in the word “Success”. (www.CEFE.org)

Rate each of the following eleven characteristics as you believe
it relates to you using the following scale.

+2 = I am very strong in this characteristic +1 = I possess this
characteristic 0 = I don’t know -1 = I have very little of this
characteristic -2 = I do not possess this characteristic

TRAITS: CIRCLE ONE CHOICE in EACH TRAIT Creative: +2 +1 0 -1 -2
TakeRisk: +2 +1 0 -1 -2 Self-Confident: +2 +1 0 -1 -2 Dynamic:
+2 +1 0 -1 -2 Like to Lead Others: +2 +1 0 -1 -2 Market Savvy:
+2 +1 0 -1 -2 Resourceful: +2 +1 0 -1 -2 Persevere: +2 +1 0 -1
-2 Optimistic: +2 +1 0 -1 -2 Knowledgeable: +2 +1 0 -1 -2 High
Energy Level: +2 +1 0 -1 -2 TOTAL SCORE: ____

Total your score for the eleven characteristics. Add the pluses
and subtract the minuses. Your score will fall between –22 to
+22.

A high positive score demonstrates you have the characteristics
needed to succeed as an entrepreneur while a low or negative
score demonstrates the opposite. Your current job, experience,
and motivation have much influence. Fairly passive or low scores
can move to fairly positive or high scores with just the loss of
a job. Displaced persons are among the most successful of
entrepreneurs regardless of prior traits. They earn the title,
if for no other reason, than they have nowhere else to turn.

One thing we do know is that regardless of what your score is,
without a passion to succeed at all cost, the title of
entrepreneur and the notoriety that goes with it, will forever
elude your grasp.

Creating an Interactive Resume

October 11th, 2007

Natural Progression Towards Web-Based Résumés

The résumé and employment service industry has been transformed because of the Internet. Companies such as Monster.com, Hotjobs.com, CareerBuilder.com, and others have driven the masses to look online for their résumé and career resources. Most job seekers create multiple version of the same résumé to place within these websites, using plain generic text with no formatting or stylization capabilities. These systems are designed to fit all candidates into a mold and not to allow candidates to use their web résumé anywhere else.

Our system is designed to provide all of the basic functionality of these existing services while giving the end-user the creative control over their own website. It is just as simple to build a Vision-Résumé website as it is to build a text-only web résumé using other services. The difference is that you can use your website to market yourself through Vision-Résumé.com or any other service. The universality of a website address ensures that the end user is in control.

End User Demand for Advanced Résumé Services

The novelty of text-based web résumés has long since come and gone. In this tight job market, candidates need ways to differentiate themselves from everyone else. Vision-Résumé provides the candidate with the most advanced tools for the complete personal presentation. There is no other way for candidates to get this much relevant information and insight into their true value, by using any existing résumé platform.

John Williamson is a Career Development specialist and spokesperson for Vision-Resume.com