RESUME SLAYER

Speaking Engagement at St. Edwards University

mkranes — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 20:20:35 +0000

career fair speaking engagement

Resume Slayer win 1st Place – Best Military Transition Resume 2009

mkranes — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:28:05 +0000

1ST PLACE Military Transition Resume

Résumé Writer earns coveted International TORI Award

(November 4, 2009 – Austin, TX – When Career Directors International held its annual conference in Orlando, FL in October, the official winners this year’s TORI Awards (Toast of the Résumé Industry) were announced. Professional résumé writer, Michael Kranes, of (Resume Slayer , has won the top prize for Best Résumé in the category of Military Transition Resume.

CDI’s President Laura DeCarlo, proudly states, “Winning a TORI Award represents the pinnacle of résumé writing expertise within the industry. Being recognized as “one of the best” by your peers is an accolade that very few get to savor. We are proud of the achievements in the résumé writing and careers industry, because it encourages our members to strive for excellence.”

Professional résumé writers submitted entries for the TORI Awards in late May, and a panel of the industry’s top writers was selected to judge the submissions. Up to 7 entries were nominated in each category, and CDI officers made the final ruling. The winning résumés and cover letters were announced on October 17^th in Orlando during CDI’s 8^th annual convention. A complete list of winners and their resumes is listed at www.careerdirectors.com/tori_2009.htm.

Michael Kranes of Resume Slayer can be reached for further information or a photo op at (512) 484-1457 or resumeslayer@gmail.com. In 2008, Michael previously won a 2nd Place TORI Awards for “Best Technical Resume” 1 nomination for “Best Creative Resume from Career Directors International and is also a Certified Advanced Résumé Writer.

Career Directors International is raising the bar and setting new standards for résumé writers and career coaches worldwide. With 400 members, the organization provides continuing education, testing, and coaching for professional résumé writers and career coaches.

Speaking at St. Edward’s University on May 30th

mkranes — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:28:37 +0000

Job Search Boot Camp

@ St. Edward’s University’s main campus

Saturday, May 30th, 8:30am-12:30pm.

The Career Planning Office at St. Edward’s University has negotiated a special, discounted price for our graduate and new college student audiences to bring the Job Search Boot Camp team to our main campus.

You may have seen the KXAN interview earlier this year on the1/2 day session meant to help active job seekers:

Ready Your Resume …. Aim Your JobSearch … Get Hired!

The Job Search Boot Camp team includes:

- Angela Loeb, Author of “Get a Job Now” and Owner of InSynch Resources
- Michael Kranes, “The Resume Slayer” (resumeslayer.com)
- Jay Markunas, Owner of Great Occupation

In order for you, as a St. Edward’s student / alumni, to receive the special St. Edward’s discount, please RSVP using your student ID# viathe CALENDAR on HILLTOP CAREERS:

www.stedwards.edu/hilltopcareers

(Students/alumni: If you register online with the job search bootcamp team you will be charged $129 … so please be sure to RSVP via our Hilltop Careers.)

Early RSVPs end 5/22 or until the 40 spots purchased have been taken.

Continental breakfast provided by Bon Appetit

We hope to see you there!

Student/alumni RSVP: www.stedwards.edu/hilltopcareers

Questions: 448-8530 orseu.careerplan@stedwards.edu

Jibber Jobber

mkranes — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:04:51 +0000

I just listened to Jason Alba, CEO of Jibber Jobber talk today in Austin, a presentation organized by Right Management. Jason is an expert on Linked-In and author of I’m On Linked-In, Now What? Jason is remarkably funny. He said when he was a job seeker, he felt like a leper. He had great tips for networking and books such as Never Eat Alone and BRAG! The Art of Tooting Your Horn Without Blowing It.

Quick story: Jason lost his job and discovered how morally and mentally challenging the job search can be. Out of the insights he gained–PAIN he experienced– started Jibber Jobber, which is a Customer Relationship Management tool for the job seeker. There is a free version and a full version for subscribers. The tool looks awesome. Jason also gave us some great tips on Linked-In, such as the Ask Questions feature. And how to link to your resumes through posting on a site such as emurse.com.

Resume Slayer Selected as “Regional Expert”

mkranes — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:08:10 +0000

Resume Slayer has been slected as “regional expert” for Austin, TX. We have partnered with National Career Fairs (NCF) and its new website LocalHires.com (launching July 6th). “What excites me about this partnership is that Localhires.com appears to be really up to date with current trends in social media. Their new website will have functionality where job seekers can link with one another, and even interfaces with Twitter,” stated Michael Kranes, owner of Resume Slayer. Resume Slayer’s commitment is to deliver a dynamic presentation on resume writing before the career fair events that will be held in Austin.

Speaking

mkranes — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:10:43 +0000

Is your resume ready to weather economic uncertainty? Your resume is the “master key” to getting an interview. The Compass Group, Unity Church of the Hill’s career networking group at 9905 Anderson Mill Rd., Austin, TX 78750 512.335.4449 [map], will be hosting guest speaker, Michael Kranes of ResumeSlayer.com on Monday, May 4th @ 7:00pm. In this workshop, Michael will give us the tools and advice necessary to build a great resume. Bring your resume and your questions to this much anticipated workshop!

Michael Kranes is a Certified Advanced Resume Writer (CARW), and the 2008 Toast Of the Resume Industry (TORI) award winner for Best Technical Resume. Michael was a 2008 TORI nominee for Best Creative Resume. Michael Kranes has M.F.A. in writing from the University of Texas at Austin, and he is an active member of Career Directors International.

Come enjoy some fresh insight to the resume structure and process.

Your work is brilliant . . . a work of art.

mkranes — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 21:35:10 +0000

Michael Kranes

512.484.1457 / resumeslayer@gmail.com

Owner, Resume Slayer

Certified Advanced Resume Writer

Career Directors International Member (CDI)

2008 TORI 2nd Place Winner

2009 TORI 1st Place Winnter

Please spend some time reading our testimonials: Here are a few below.

“This resume is the closest I have been able to articulate my skills – You are a resume alchemist – bringing purity out of each individual. You do excellent work!!” * Jackie T. (Production Coordinator)

TORI Award (2nd Place)

mkranes — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 21:29:51 +0000

Michael won 2nd place for Best Technical Resume in Toast of the Resume Industry (TORI) award, hosted by Career Directors International, and was nominated for Best Creative Resume category.

2008 TORI winner 2nd Place "Best Technical Resume"

Local NBC affiliate KXAN covers Resume Slayer

mkranes — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 21:20:06 +0000

Resume Slayer earns CARW (Certified Advanced Resume Writer)

mkranes — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:53:43 +0000

Michael Kranes has been awarded national certification as a Certified Advanced Résumé Writer (CARW) by Career Directors International (CDI). He has demonstrated his proficiency in résumé writing through an intensive examination and professional writing process to assess his industry knowledge and résumé writing skill.