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A Terrific Book - Says Director of Professional
Resume Writers Association
"Regina Pontow has written
a terrific book on creating successful resumes. This is a thorough
and Innovative course the presents the secrets of great resumes
in a unique 'before and after' format that clearly demonstrates
solid techniques and strategies for effectively marketing the
job candidate to employers by putting the sizzle into the resume.
The book uses actual case histories and analyses charts to demonstrate
the art of creating a professionally crafted resume that is designed
to get results."
Frank Fox,
Executive Director, The Professional Association of Resume Writers
(PARW)
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names and testimonials
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After reading
Regina's book and writing a resume that highlighted my sales
achievements I applied for an internal position. My supervisors
complimented me extensively on my resume and promoted me from
Sales Rep to Sales Manager--with a 50% salary increase. I
would have never achieved such a promotion without the strategies
I learned in Regina's book. Several years later, I'm still referring
to Regina's book to update my resume and each time I find something
new to improve. The most recent promotion I received resulted
in a salary package increase of nearly 23%! Thanks
again, |
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Darla J. Piercey,
Sales Manager
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Following your advice I revamped
my resume and used targeted headings to match a job I wanted.
Within a week I received an interview with Microsoft for an
International Manufacturing Management position. The interviewer
said I was one of three applicants selected to interview out
of over 400 resumes they received. I then went on to interview
for a second, higher level position. In the end I didn't get
that position but did accept a comparable position at a 10%
salary increase. Both experiences say much about the effectiveness
of the Proven Resumes System. This has really boosted my confidence! |
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Mikel Schultz, Manufacturing Manager
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Working with you and using the
resume style on page 141 of your book, I landed a $40,000
position as a Business College Director. Part-time receptionist
had been listed as the second job on my old resume even though
I had won 2 cars as a Sales Manager. You showed me how to maximize
my sales achievements and make an impressive career move to a
corporate position. |
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Vicki Swankel,
Director
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I'm Regina's daughter. Even though
my Mom had been writing resumes for more than 10 years, I didn't
ask for her help until I couldn't land interviews on my own.
Finally, my mom felt sorry for me and coerced me into reading
her book. After reading it and creating a new resume, the first
agency I contacted, looked at my resume and sent me out on an
interview. Within 2 hours I was hired. I started at $7.50.
My next salary move was to a position that paid $11.75
and again Regina came to the rescue by making me go through
all of the skill lists in her book and making me follow one of
her resume formats. The VP/Director of Operations who interviewed
me just kept saying he was very impressed with all my skills.
I left that job to start and manage our websites. Then I wanted
to see what I would be worth in the current job market. With
only 4 months web experience I once again used Regina's strategies
and developed a new resume. Within three weeks I was set-up for
an interview with Microsoft and got an offer to start at $16.00
an hour that same day. After much turmoil I turned down
that job to continue managing the ProvenResumes web sites. Researching
the current job market it looks like I can now expect to land
a job at $35,000+ by continuing to apply the strategies
in Regina's books. |
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Melissa Pontow, Webmaster!
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These strategies have worked
for me twice. Using my first resume I sent out 2, landed 2
interviews and accepted a $30,000 position with a $2,000 sign-on
bonus. And, I was a new graduate! In my next move, I used
the same resume to apply and be hired for a position with a major
international avionics company that started at $37,000. Within
2 years my salary has grown to $50,000. The ProvenResumes
System really does result in great resumes that can help you
land a job you love! |
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Dawn Mitchell,
Field Engineer
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I have been
contacted, interviewed and selected for an HR position that DOUBLES
my current salary. I just received the written offer
today and plan to accept it. This was the best $$ I spent during
my whole 6-month job search. Thank you! |
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Tammy Schadl, Human Resources Manager
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My new resume
was instrumental in landing me an Account Executive position
that will increase my salary by no less than $18,000 annually! |
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Scott McCorkle,
Corporate Account Manager
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I faxed my
resume to ads I was interested in. To my amazement, I started
receiving call backs the next day and the job of my dreams with
a 26% salary increase on my first day of interviews.
I would like to say THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart. Everyone
should have access to this system (but I'm secretly glad they
don't). |
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Patricia Cohn,
Inventory Controller
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In one day
of flooding the net with my new and improved resume, I got offered
$45 an hour in Atlanta, $50 an hour in Tulsa, and $60 an
hour in New Jersey. The offer I took was less, but it's
1.6 miles from my home. After being on the job 10 months my employer
dusted off my resume and offered me another position at a 29%
pay increase! ... the money I spent on your book has
easily returned a thousand fold. Smartest I ever invested! |
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Al White, Programmer,
Software Tester
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I put my
resume on the internet and in days the company I targeted called
me and wanted to interview me. Needless to say, I went
through the interviews and was hired! |
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Doug Ottinger,
Management Consultant
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Using the
resume and cover letter styles you recommend in your book,
I generated over a 50% request for interviews. I then
landed a position with GTE which provided an opportunity to make
$10,000 more annually. Thanks so much! |
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Michelle VanWinkle,
Account Executive
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I landed my current position
as a Computer/Network Specialist which increased my salary
by 10% after using these strategies. Prior to reading
Regina's book, I had sent out numerous resumes and cover letters
with little response. After I used her techniques, I received
3 responses within a week and several more after I landed my
job. Regina's book made resume writing enjoyable and that's pretty
amazing! |
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David Brendible,
Computer/Network Specialist
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I used my new resume for application
to a very competitive graduate program for Nurse Practitioners.
Well, my application was accepted! Since that time I've also
used your strategies to write my resume and be hired as a Nurse
Practitioner. Thanks for helping me achieve my career goals! |
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Barbara Ann Boslaugh
Haner, MN, ARNP, Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
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I applied for two positions ...
and got called for interviews on both ads. Today I was
hired on the spot for the second one. I knew that if
I could just get in for an interview I could get the job. I wouldn't
have gotten the interview if not for the strategies presented
in your book! You provide an invaluable service and I, for one,
am most appreciative. |
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Karen Brady Smith
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I printed off my new resume,
faxed it to 3 companies and had call back messages within
3 hours for all 3 companies. It's too late in the day
to call today, but I'm right there first thing in the morning.
Thanks again, |
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John Franklin,
Senior Safety Manager / Fire Warden
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Having followed your tips and
cover letter formats, I have now landed the job that was
at the top of my target list--in addition to having to
turn several other respectable offers away! Thank you so much,
once again. Now I must make a dozen phone calls to disappoint
people who want me. |
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Roger Dewsbury,
Software Engineer
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I hadn't been getting responses,
then rewrote my cover letter following Regina's system which
includes using skill based paragraph headings and I immediately
got a hit. I did another letter highlighting in bold,
key words that I had picked out of the ad and got a hit with
that also. Now I'm rewriting my resume. This system really works! |
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Mark W. Rosenquist,
MSBA
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I recently purchased your
book and it is exactly what I needed. I was laid off 6 months ago and have been able to
get only 2 interviews. I am a very capable engineer and should
not find it difficult to get my previous salary of $55K. I suspected
that my resume was not delivering the correct message. Your book
has told me why. I have experience in several disciplines and
a chronological resume is a poor way to convey my abilities.
Please keep up the good work. Your writing style is very readable
and the content is "all" substance. That is to say
there is no fluff in the information you provide. I am very pleased
with all that I received for the price! |
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Ken Hennessey,
Engineer
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My new resume
was instrumental in landing the position at a salary that was
very close to what I had been making in my previous position,
and with the incentives we built in, can end up being significantly
more! So many thanks to her ... and I've been referring people
to her site constantly since she wrote my resume! |
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General Sales
Manager
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Hello Regina, I know you probably
don't remember me, but my name is Mark F. You helped
me put my resume together and as a result I landed a job with
a brokerage firm as an investment representative. They were ranked
the "11th Best Company to Work for in America" by Fortune
Magazine. The month I was hired there were approximately
2300 applications received and less than 200 hired - I was one
of them! And for the most part I owe it all to you. I
used one of your products (Interview Booklet) and services (Resume
Critique) to the fullest. I had a total of 7 interviews with
3 different companies and received an offer from all 3.
The difference was I knew where they were going with their questions
and the skills they were looking for as a result of using your
interviewing booklet. I wish you could have seen me. I was bursting
with enthusiasm and confidence. What a difference being prepared
makes. I think I have come a long ways considering I was 0 for
5 in interviews after graduating from college. Again your services
made the difference - thank you very much.
Based on figures provided by my Regional Manager, I can expect
my projected income this year to go from about $29,000 to about
$50,000 by the end of my second year. Then I can expect to see
about a 30% to 40$ increase in my annual compensation each year
until I reach approximately $100,000 in my fifth year. Monetary
rewards only scratch the surface as 65% of the sales force qualifies
for two all expense paid vacations a year - beautiful places
to choose from around the states and world. Education and training
are second to none in the industry. My employer spends a minimum
of $50K on each new investment representative just in initial
training. And finally the thing that attracted me the most--no
boss! After training my firm will set-up my own personal
branch office in the location of my choice. I chose Clearwater
Beach FL! Sounds too good to be true? I have to pinch myself
everyday.
On a personal note I don't want you to think I am bragging or
gloating over my success. I grew up in a background almost at
the poverty level with an entire family that is less than high
school educated. I think statistically I wasn't supposed to be
where I'm at today. Unlike my fellow colleagues that I graduated
with, I had to finance my entire education on my own. I feel
like I have taken the road of hard knocks to get where I'm at
and it's time for some gratification for my labors.
One of the several major changes you made in my resume critique,
and probably the biggest obstacle I had to overcome was eliminating
the military jargon and translating my duties in civilian language.
Any prior service soldier knows exactly where I am coming from.
I remember in some of my first interviews the difficulties I
had explaining what I did in the Army. A recruiter might ask
me, "What was your job in the Army?" my response, "I
was the NCOIC of a weapons facility." "What were some
of your most important tasks?" my reply, "Well, when
we went on DRF1 (which means deployment ready force) status I
would coordinated with the CO (Company Commander) and 1st Sergeant
(Head Supervisor) to prepare for the mass issuance of equipment
and weapons to the Scouts, Mortars, Medics and Support Platoons.
I know this sounds funny, but this military jargon is everyday
conversation to the soldier. Talk about some confusing and stressful
interviews!
However, after your resume critique and using your interviewing
booklet I was able to communicate my military duties much more
effectively. "What was your job in the service," my
new response, "I was an Operations Managers responsible
for $2.5 million in equipment and supplies."..."What
were some of your most important duties?".."As an Operations
Manager I directed support of 10 internal departments to ensure
that the highest state of readiness and efficiency was achieved
to issue equipment and supplies to a staff of 200 personnel."
Your service and interviewing booklet not only helped me
communicate my skills and duties on paper, but also in my face-to-face
interviews---the most important thing to me. Again,
thanks for much for all your help! |
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Mark F.,
Investment Representative
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Using Regina's
system, I've written over 2,000 resumes for clients with incomes
from $20,000 up to $324,000. I've found that her "marketing
approach" works phenomenally well--no matter your income
or salary level. My clients are amazed at the difference in their
before and after resumes. Their confidence soars, they start
seeing their interview rates double or triple, and when they
are offered their dream jobs--well, they're ecstatic! Many
of them land salary offers that increase their income from
several hundred dollars more per month up to $20,000 to $30,000
per year over their old salary levels. Buy this book. You can't
make a better investment in your career! |
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Barb Shull, Owner of Resumes, Etc.
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Over the
last three years I have had over 12,000 client visits.
I provide placement service and help the customers write resumes.
I have many resume books in my office but use yours exclusively.
Many of my clients from out of state were having trouble getting
job interviews. I rewrote their resumes leaving out the state
where they worked like the back page of your book and guess what,
they started to get interviews. Also, the Kitsap County employers
like the bullet statements. Keep up the good work! |
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Bob Middlebrook, Executive Director, Sound Works Job
Center
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Using Regina's materials my clients
really do land many more interviews at higher salary offers.
My placement rates went up 57%. |
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Sharron Severson, State Employment Specialist
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The very
first person I worked with using Regina's book, followed one
of her resume examples, immediately landed interviews and was
hired. She was highly complimented on her resume. These materials
work! |
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Jay Rellis, State Employment Specialist
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We purchased
several sets of Regina's materials and she's trained all of our
Workforce Training staff. Using her strategies our students
consistently get great job offers and our instructors
recommend her materials without reservation. This book is one
of the best investments you can make in your career! |
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Frank Cox, Director, Workforce Training
and Development, Everett Community College
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Our school's goal is to place
EET students starting in the $14-$16 an hour range. I saw an
immediate increase in the number of interviews and salary offers
students received when they started using the EET booklet. Other
sites experienced the same and over 30 of our schools have not
ordered your materials. |
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Linda Philp, Director of Placement
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Our placements
went up well beyond the 85% range and many classes were placed
at 100% within the first 30 days using your strategies, book
and instructor materials. |
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Denise Taylor-Ginn,
Director of Education -- with
a national business college
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This
is the most outstanding resume book I have used in 3 decades
of work with thousands
of university graduates and students seeking jobs. They feel
stronger and are hired after using Regina's powerful strategies.
A must for all job seekers, career classes and counselors. |
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Kathleen Bernhard, PhD, Dir. of Counseling and
Student Activities -- University of Washington, Bothell
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Regina's strategies build confidence,
increase salaries and generate more interviews! |
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Linda West, Career
Center Coordinator --
University of Washington,
Bothell
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This is the best book I've read
in 14 years of education experience. Our staff used the book
for 3 months and significantly increased job seeker placement! |
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Ed Tarry Past VP of Operations -- a
leading northwest business college
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I've used Regina's materials
with hundreds of students. Our Workforce Training Department
has also hired Regina to critique client resumes. Her resume
writing skill surpasses all others. Regina's strategies and resumes
really do generate a phenomenal number of interviews at higher
salary levels! |
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Angela Picardo, Workforce Training Instructor
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These materials are so good that
I don't want any other schools to have them. Our job seekers
can't afford the competition! |
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Joy Dixon,
CAD / Drafting Instructor -- with
a national technical college
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This book is the "best"
out there in the Career Development field. It has assisted literally thousands
of Shoreline Community College students yearly in launching careers
at top salaries! |
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Berta Lloyd, Director Professional/Technical Programs
and
Career/Employment Services--Shoreline Community College
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This book really motivates
job seekers. One
of my students piped up in class and said, "I bought the
book two weeks ago and have already read it. It is wonderful.
I was feeling bummed out, couldn't find a job and felt like I
didn't have any skills. Then I started reading this book and
couldn't put it down." It's getting started that's so hard
for job seekers but this book makes it easy. The questions and
examples really help people pull out and identify their best
skills and this builds confidence and motivation...plus it lands
jobs! |
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Gina Meyers, Counselor
/ Instructor
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After a presentation on Regina's
method, a student came back so excited. Not only had she
written a great resume and been offered a new job, but
she had also helped her friend rewrite his resume and he got
a great new job. Regina's method is graspable and successful! |
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Julia Buchholz,
Career Counselor
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As a Business Communications
professor, I've seen scores of books on resume writing. This
book is truly vastly superior in its emphasis on the
visual and psychological framing of the resume and its suggestions
about how to target market experience to achieve maximum results--and
salary increases! The 'before' and 'after' examples are excellent! |
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Anne Illinitch,
Assistant Professor, Business Administration
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Using Regina's book, a job seeker
wrote her resumes to match the descriptions of 3 job announcements.
She sent out 3 resumes, each of which led to an interview. All
three employers extended job offers and she was able to choose
the one that was best for her. A 100% success rate! |
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Nancy Kolosseus,
Career Center Consultant
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Proven Resumes has been
an indispensable guide to the laid off worker in search of employment. It takes the guess work out of how
to design a powerful resume for our current labor market. It
is an important work for anyone interested in higher pay ranges
and a shorter job search. |
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Dixie Owen-Perry,
Employment and Training Specialist
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A typical example that shows
the success of this book is from one of my students who had no
experience in a new field. By using Regina's strategies she was
able to market herself effectively for a management position
in that field. I remember she was so excited because there were
over 30 applicants but she made the top three to be interviewed
and subsequently landed the job. Instructors and counselors at
our college have seen hundreds of success stories
like this one in the last five years. |
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Linda Gojenola,
Career Development Instructor
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We purchased 27 sets of Regina's
book and instructor materials and integrated them into several
programs. Her strategies have been invaluable in improving
our student's job search efforts campus wide. |
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Norma Goldstein,
Assistant Dean, Renton Technical College
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