Resume Assistance Services

By Tripp, Senior Ticket Counselor

Did you know…

• How important having a current resume really is?
• Most prospective employers use your resume, not your job application, to determine if you are a qualified candidate for their vacancies? 
• Your resume isn’t always reviewed by a person, but rather a computer.
• That typically a prospective employer only reviews the first third of your resume? 

Your resume is an opportunity to showcase your skills, experience, and to set yourself up for that big interview!  If you have ever written a resume, you know that it can be a time consuming and stressful process.  Guidelines for resumes are constantly changing, and what may have been great 2 years ago may not be great today.  We want to help you stay ahead of the game on resumes and cover letters.  Our services include simple resume critiques for that resume you already have and assisting you in building a new one. 

We invite you to check out the free information and resources we have available on our website.  We offer several presentations and tutorials on resume and cover letter writing.  This is great for individuals that have the time and the initiative to write their own resume.  For those who may be a little uncomfortable with the process or are unsure where to even begin, we also have resume writers available to assist you with the resume building process. 

We can help you complete a new resume in 3 easy steps:

1.       Complete the resume building worksheet.  Be as detailed as possible!

a.       The worksheet is available…

                                                                  i.      Online

                                                                 ii.      Via e-mail at CareerServices@employreward.com

                                                               iii.      Or if you do not have access to a computer, call us at 1.888.322.9570 and we will gladly mail one to you.

2.       Return your worksheet to our office via mail, fax, or e-mail.

a.       Mail to:  EmployReward Solutions, Inc.

    Attn:  Resumes

  PO Box 5599

  Florence, SC 29502

b.      Fax to:  1.888.322.9640.

c.       E-mail to:  CareerServices@EmployReward.com

3.       We will critique the completed resume you submit, or build a new one for you using the worksheet within 7 to 10 business days.

For more information on the services available to ticket holders by ERS check out our website or give us a call at 1.888.322.9570.  We are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST to assist you!  Always remember, we don’t succeed unless you succeed!

Disaster Preparedness: Taking Steps to Ensure the Safety of Yourself and Others

By Tripp, Senior Ticket Counselor

This week we will be taking a break from discussing the Ticket to Work to focus on something equally important, disaster preparedness.  2011 has been a year of disasters, not only for the United States, but for many countries abroad.  In light of these disasters President Barack Obama has declared September as National Preparedness Month. 

Disaster preparedness is something we tend to take for granted, but as we have seen, disasters can happen at any time with or without notice.  For example, the East Coast experienced a 5.9 magnitude earthquake and the residents of New England who were not expecting a hurricane to come knocking on their door.  It is important to take a few minutes to develop a plan of action just in case you should ever need it. 

Disability.gov, the government’s online resource for disability related information, has developed a section on their website dedicated to emergency preparedness.  This portal includes tools and resources such as:

• Instructions for individuals with pets or service animals.
• Ex. First Aid for Animals
•  Pet Owner Information
• Pet Preparedness Toolkit
• Tips and tricks on emergency kits and supplies.
• Emergency Preparedness for People Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
• Emergency Preparedness for People with Communication & Speech-Related Disabilities
• Emergency Preparedness for People with Mobility Disabilities 
• Test Your Preparedness
• Advice for Caregivers
• How to prepare for an emergency at work or school.
• Accessible Emergency Plans
• Effective Emergency Planning:  Addressing the Needs of Employees with Disabilities
• Emergency Planning for Employees
• Planning for an Emergency:  School & Workplace
• Disaster Preparedness for Children & Schools
• Recommended Emergency Supplies for Schools
• When Words Are Not Enough
• Handicap Accessible shelters and emergency housing.
• ADA Checklist for Emergency Shelters
• Evacuee Support Planning Guide
• Shelter in Place
• Tips on recovering from a disaster when it strikes.
• After a Disaster – A Guide for Parents & Teachers
• Disaster Assistance
• Self-Care & Self-Help Following Disasters
• Emergency Preparedness Information by State.

In addition to Disability.gov, there are many other resources available on the web for helping you plan and prepare for disasters.  Some of these resources include:

• Ready.gov
• Are You Prepared? Video Contest
• FEMA’s Office of Disability Integration and Coordination
• DisabilityPreparedness.gov
• National Preparedness Month Coalition
• DisasterAssistance.gov
• Emergency Preparedness and You
• Citizen Corps
• American Red Cross

We hope you will find this information and resources useful in assisting you in making plans for how you will handle a disaster when it happens.  You never know whose life you save, whether it is someone else’s or your own.  Take a moment to be prepared. 

Happy Labor Day!

By Tripp, Senior Ticket Counselor

Happy Labor Day from EmployReward Solutions, Inc.! We will be closed on Monday, September 5 in order to allow our employees to observe the holiday with their families and friends. We will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 6 for your convenience. Please be safe and responsible, and have an enjoyable holiday!