Inspire Careers provides confidential, personalized guidance, consultation, and support to executives and career-minded professionals facing transitions in the workplace or in their personal lives. We offer the following services in the development of top-of-the line marketing materials for the job search:    Personal Branding / Value Proposition   Resume Consultation and Development   Cover Letter Development   Biography / Personal Statement   Resume Revisions and Updates

PERSONAL BRANDING / VALUE PROPOSITION Throughout the resume development process, and in the development of any materials used for marketing yourself in the job market, a clear idea of your unique "promise of value" needs to be developed to convey who you are, what you have to offer, and what distinguishes you from the competition. As certified personal branding strategists, we are ready to help you uncover your brand identity and clearly communicate your value in all of your job search marketing materials. We make this a priority in our work with you. Click here to get started. RESUME CONSULTATION AND DEVELOPMENT Having a professionally written resume is critical in today's job market. At Inspire Careers, you will receive individualized, professional consultation in the development of a professional resume, targeted to your specific field of interest. We are uniquely skilled at helping you to clearly define your job and career goals, identify your strengths and key competencies, and communicate your responsibilities and accomplishments in a concise, meaningful manner. Resume consultation includes the following services:

	A personal consultation either in person, or by phone during which we discuss in depth, your unique knowledge, skills and accomplishments.
	Creation of your "presentation" resume, targeted to your field of interest
	Conversion of the resume to electronic formats, including "e-mailable," "scannable," and "text-only" formats
	Creation of a professional reference list and letterhead stationery in the same style as the resume
	Laser printing of up to 50 copies of the visual resume, reference list, letterhead stationery, and matching envelopes
	Saving all resume documents on a PC-formatted disk in MS Word
	Follow-up communication by telephone, email, and/or fax to complete the resume and other documents to your satisfaction

We offer John Lucht approved options.  In addition to our standard resume writing services (illustrated on our sample resumes page), we write resumes and cover letters as recommended by John Lucht on RiteSite.com, and in Rites of Passage at $100,000 to $1 Million, America's and the world's #1 best selling executive career guide. If you are interested in these services, please let us know when you contact us.

Our fees for resume consultation and development services range from $450 to $700+, depending on the complexity of the project, your professional background, and your career objective. We will be happy to discuss the details of your project when we contact you.

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COVER LETTER DEVELOPMENT

The need to communicate effectively in writing will be a daily necessity throughout your job search. Cover letters require as much care and attention in preparation as your resume, and are needed for the following purposes:

	Responding to advertised job listings
	Direct mailing to employers who you believe may need your services - targeted to an individual with the authority to hire you
	Broadcasting to recruiters specializing in your functional area or industry
	Networking to professional and personal contacts
	Contacting your professional and personal references

We provide assistance in the development of personalized cover letters, targeted to specific employers, recruiters, or industries, that highlight your key competencies and qualifications.

Cover letter development services include:

	A personal consultation, either in person or by phone, during which we discuss the purpose of your letter and the targeted "audience"
	Creation of a "master" cover letter in MS Word format, including laser printing of the cover letter and an addressed envelope
	Conversion of the letter to electronic formats - text-only format for copying into the e-mail message screen, and e-mailable format for use as an e-mail attachment
	Saving of all documents on a PC-formatted disk for your use

Our fee for cover letter development is $150 for a master cover letter. We also provide a cover letter package that includes targeted letters for direct mail to employers, recruiter letters, and ad response letters, in postal and e-mailable formats, for $225.

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BIOGRAPHY/PERSONAL STATEMENTS

Many executives and professionals, in the course of their career development, are often asked to present their credentials to a board of directors, or develop a personal biography for client relations or public relations purposes. Some individuals may need a personal statement to support application to graduate or medical school, residency, or scholarship programs. Our fees for development of a biography and/or personal statement are at a rate of $150/hour.

RESUME REVISIONS AND UPDATES

Consultation is provided to our existing clients in the updating and revision of the resume to accommodate a new job target, or to add new employment information. Resume revisions include up to 25 additional copies of the resume, matching stationery, and envelopes, conversion to electronic formats, and saving all documents on a PC-formatted disk for your use. Our fee for resume revision is at a rate of $150/hour.

To Begin the Process

You may initiate service with Inspire Careers by:

	completing the Information Request Form, or
	sending by e-mail your current resume, or a brief outline of your background, to info@inspirecareers.com, along with your thoughts and ideas about the position(s) or field(s) you are targeting in your search, or
	calling to speak with us at (716) 649-0094, anytime after 10:00 a.m. (EST) most weekdays.

Upon receipt of your communication, we will contact you by phone to discuss your needs. At this time, we will gather additional information about your current situation and future objectives, and set up an appointment for a personal consultation.

Payment in full for services rendered is made at the conclusion of the personal consultation. We accept payment in cash, check, MasterCard, Visa, and Discover/NOVUS.