Let me say first that I have a new job. I write document management software for a company that build secure internet proxy systems.
That said, I’ve had quite a ride for the last 2-3 months.
So this is my story… let me first tell you about getting a resume, and this company called Right Management. When I got laid off, one of the things that Williams did was pay a managment consulting firm to assist with re-placement. This was actually a really great thing for them to do for me.
So, about 3 days after i got laid off, i gave them a call.
Me - “Hi I’d like to get some help with my resume”
RM - “Well, we have a wonderful program here, that we know is really going to help you find a new job.”
Me - “What do I have to do to come and get some help with my resume”
RM - “We have great program, oyu need to come in for an orientation, and then we have a resume class”
Me - “I dont really need a class, just some help with my resume”
RM - “Most people dont the resume that they’ll have after they get through our class”
Me - “I just need to sit down with someone and go over my resume, and help me work through any rough points. It shoudn’t take too much time.”
RM - “I’m sensing some urgency”
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