Tips for Professional Success in a Down Economy

WARWICK, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With the unemployment rate at 8.1% and climbing, many Americans face the interview process for the first time in years. Whether they're vying for existing opportunities, or recently unemployed, many executives and senior management need to review and revamp their resumes to highlight skills and experience employers are seeking.

Waffles Pi Natusch, President of The Barrett Group (www.careerchange.com), says, "Now, more than ever, senior level executives need to re-evaluate how they are marketing themselves so employers take notice." Natusch, an experienced speaker on executive level career development issues, offers the following tips for career success in a down economy:

• How to Stand Out from the Growing Crowd of Job Seekers: Employed and looking vs. unemployed, increasing your odds for an interview, how to develop your brand, virtual/ professional/physical presentation matters - what are you showing potential employers?

• Do's and Don'ts of Making a Career Change: Is a career change necessary, job dissatisfaction or career dissatisfaction, career manager or recruiter?

• What To Do When You're Handed the Pink Slip: Identifying and exploring career options, developing your strategy, selecting career choices, focusing and targeting a job search.

• How to Identify and Market Your Skills: Assess and highlight your strengths, position yourself in the market.

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