In a dog-eat-dog world, where multitudes of people scramble for recognition, gaining the competitive edge is vital. Some people just do it naturally. They know who they are, they’re comfortable with how they are perceived, and they leverage those strengths to achieve their goals.

And then there are the rest of us who just don’t have that insight to capitalize on what people know of us, how we are perceived, and how to make the best of what we have to elevate our profiles, get seen, get a reputation and start making things happen.

These professional resumes, personal branding and coaching packages will help you shine. Knowing yourself inside and out will help you make the right career decisions and choose your career path carefully. Where you are in your life will determine your level of need, but one thing is for sure: getting to know yourself will not only be a revelation, but one of the best gifts you could ever give to yourself. Whether it is Gayle’s book, or one of her other services, the investment in you is worth it.

Gayle’s Websites

• Top Margin
• AnExecutiveCareer
• PS…You’re a Résumé Expert Ecourse
• Top Margin Blog
• PS..You Need a Résumé
• MyResumeOnline

Industry Acknowledgement:

May 27, 2009, Julie R. Walraven. Refining My Craft: Taught by a Pro. “Gayle Howard is known in the career field as masterful with the extensive knowledge of resume writing practices and career management. She peppers the career e-lists with insight in not only the world of resume writing but of technology and many other career topics. Gayle writes much of the curriculum for Career Directors International, one of the world’s leading career groups. As a resume writer with 25+ years experience, I was rewarded with new strategies and tips from Gayle’s book. In true Gayle style, the book is not only filled with wisdom and expertise, it is entertaining. With cartoons and even a caricature looking like a fairy godmother to guide you to the important points, Gayle takes knowledge to new heights.

The Resume Industry’s Premier Expert, May 27, 2009. By Laura DeCarlo. When the career industry’s most prestigious certification body of professional resume writers, Career Directors International, decided we needed a resume course, we partnered with Gayle Howard to create and administer one. Out of that curriculum came this incredible resource. The book is an wonderful guide that leads a would-be resume writer through the process of constructing powerful, high-impact resumes. The book guides the reader through the rules of resume writing, creating a foolproof action plan, layout strategies, power words, handling tricky situations, and much more. I would count this amongst the texts that any resume writer should own!