Michelle Riklan
, ACRW, CPRW, CEIC, MA
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Michelle Riklan Quick Facts
- Main Areas
- Public Speaking, Resume Writing, Career Coaching, Corporate Training and Development, Human Resource Management
- Career Focus
- Business Owner, Trainer/Facilitator, Speaker, Author, Resume Writer, Career Coach
- Affiliation
- SHRM, ASTD, PARW, NRWA, CDI, CMA, CTLC, NACE,
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Michelle A. Riklan, CPRW, CEIC holds a B.A. in Theatre, English Literature and Speech Communications from Hofstra University. While beginning her corporate career, she pursued and completed a M.A. in Speech and Interpersonal Communications from New York University where she also served as an Instructor in Voice and Diction/Public Speaking. Utilizing her education and presentation skills, she continued a career path in Human Resource Management. Her generalist background is all inclusive, but her areas of expertise include employment, employee relations and training and development. As an international award winning Certified Professional Résumé Writer and career coach, Michelle works with individual clients in all aspects of career services. Riklan Resources offers: Résumés that land on the top of the pile! Coaching that puts you ahead of the competition. Training that ensures career advancement. We want you to reach your top potential!
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Do You Have Any Questions For Me? The Question Every Candidate Should Be Prepared to Answer In An Interview
Job interviews aren’t meant to be an interrogation — they are supposed to be a dialogue. An interview is as much about making sure the company is a fit for you as it is that you are a fit for the company. Preparing for the Interview Before the interview, at a minimum, you should research the company — and the interviewer(s), if you know that information ahead of time.
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DASHING Cover Letters
Are Cover Letters Important? Yes. While some may argue that a cover letter is an “extra step”, I say it is an expected step when sending out your résumé. Outside of the fact that omitting the cover letter can be perceived as being lazy, we exist in a very competitive job-market, and a well-written cover letter is a tool that can help to position you ahead of the competition.
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Interview Strategies
In the course of my career I have interviewed thousands of individuals seeking employment at all levels from the entry-level college graduate to the Chief Financial Officer. While my experience spans across a wide variety of industries, the interview mistakes that I’ve seen are constant. Once you have procured a meeting with a potential employer, there is a tremendous amount of preparatory work to be done. Here are a few strategies to increase your chances for a successful interview. 1. DO YOUR HOMEWORK Research the company, department and position.
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How Do I Get My Resume to Land on the Top of the Pile?
Job hunt getting you down? Are you frustrated at a lack of response? These 7 tips will supercharge your resume and ensure that it stands out among the rest. Tip #1: Cut and Paste?
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Does your résumé have enough gravy or is it a dry turkey?
As we prepare for the holiday season, I find myself comparing my work to feast preparations. Is there a difference between a well prepared holiday feast and a microwaveable frozen dinner in a box?
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Are you LinkedIn?
Before the job is posted and advertised, where does the recruiter/HR professional/hiring manager look for potential candidates? Before they even hit the job boards, they are on LinkedIn. And, if you are not there, then you don’t exist. Let me repeat that – IF YOU ARE NOT LINKEDIN, YOU DO NOT EXIST.
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***Jobseeker’s Guide to Online Reputation Management
When searching for a job, it’s very common for employers nowadays to look at your online profile. This information isn’t just used to “rule out” candidates — finding a broad online presence can also improve your chances of getting the job by increasing your “know, like, and trust” factor. What a company finds about you online should reassure them about your qualifications and suitability as a prospective employee … not raise red flags.
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Jobseeker’s Guide to Salary Negotiation
Money is usually the most sensitive issue in the hiring process. Discussing compensation often causes anxiety for both employee and employer.
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***Your Summer Job is Much More Important than You Think
Employment rates are better this year, which means fresh graduate are expected to have better opportunities of securing a job. I wonder though, how many will take their inte ship seriously? How many will show up expecting three easy months of coffee-fetching and copy-making work?
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Jobseeker’s Guide to Leaving Your Job
Every few months, you’ll see an example in the news media of someone who left their job in dramatic fashion. Examples include the JetBlue flight attendant who famously deployed the emergency chute on the runway, or the Goldman Sachs executive who wrote a “Why I Am Leaving” article in the New York Times.
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***Success Stories of Veterans and Reservists Transitioning to Corporate Work
After years of deployment, rigid schedules and working within the military’s structure, the difference in environment and job description between civilian and military work can be overwhelming. Despite the uncertainty it brings, many veterans look forward to working in the corporate world, because this will allow them to spend more time with their friends and family. Question is, what are you going to do for work? Will you be able to find a new job? Will you be able to adjust?
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Getting Started with Facebook in Your Job Search
With 845 million monthly active users (as of December 2011), Facebook has the potential to connect you with your next job. In contrast, LinkedIn, which bills itself as “the largest professional network” in the world, has 95 million unique monthly visitors. With 10 times as many members, it’s no wonder then that job seekers are finding Facebook is an increasingly important tool in a well-rounded job search.
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Riklan Resources, LLC
A strategic job search begins with creating an effective tool that will help you get the face-to-face interview. Your resume is that tool and it needs to stand out amongst the others. We will help you develop an effective, aesthetically powerful resume based on your experience, strengths and future goals.
July 24, 2020
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Resume and Career Services
December 6, 2010
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Riklan Resources
Resume Writing, Career Coaching, Training programs, workshops for groups and individuals. Do you have a human resources project, need HR support, training or career coaching? These are just some areas of expertise where we can help you!!!
March 26, 2009
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Riklan Resources
Full service Human Resource Management site. Focus on Training and Development and Recruitment.
December 28, 2007
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