Beth Colley founded Chesapeake Résumé Writing Service in Maryland in 2004, and since it’s founding she has assisted hundreds of job seekers through résumé writing, career coaching, and interview preparation in both the private and federal sectors. She possesses expertise in working with career changers, clergy and lay professionals, human resource professionals, recent college graduates and educators, and enjoys working with professionals in all industries.

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	Feeling of Optimism In The Job Market by Beth Colley - Apr, 2010 I don’t know if it’s just because it’s spring and everything is brighter, but I get the feeling that there’s truly a feeling of optimism emerging among job seekers. Honestly, I don’t think that we’re going to see a huge boom, but I’m beginning to see signs of hope. As usual, I’m going to t...
	Social Networking and Job Search by Beth Colley - Apr, 2010 I have referenced Linkedin and methods on how to use social networking for your job search. I’d like to take some time to emphasize how important utilizing these tools are to your job search. Recently I invited some recruiters to sit down with job seekers as part of a job club that I lead...
	Targeting Your Resume by Beth Colley - Feb, 2010 A job seeker posted this question on a LinkedIn discussion board. “How do you get by on only one resume. When I was looking for a job I rewrote/edited my resume for every different job being sure to call out everything they were looking for in the description. How do you do it any other wa...
	Job Seeker Frustrations, Make Yourself Accessable by Beth Colley - Feb, 2010 I know that another think that frustrates job seekers is the lack of response they receive from HR. I recently encountered a situation with a client that can and will prevent potential employers from contacting you. She had an automated spam blocker and response section on her e-mail. ...
	Dealing With Frustrations by Beth Colley - Jan, 2010 Now that the Great Recession, as I’ve heard it dubbed, is officially over, your job search should be taking off, right? Well that’s what several people are hoping for but I’m still receiving emails and phone calls from frustrated job seekers wondering what is wrong with “those employers.” ...
	When Should You Contact a Professional Resume Writer? by Beth Colley - Dec, 2009 I’m sure that many job seekers are wondering, Should I contact a Professional Resume Writer? Of course, I’m slightly biased on this subject. However, I’ll do my best to give you some unbiased strategies of when and how to contact a resume writer and help you determine whether or not you sh...
	Consistent Online Branding Builds Value by Beth Colley - Oct, 2009 As a job seeker, what are you trying to stress about your expertise, experience, or accomplishments. If you’re only brand is that you are a job seeker, then there’s nothing about your brand that is distinguishing you from the millions of other currently unemployed people out there. Ask you...
	Job Seekers, Make Sure Your Online Presence Is Consistent With These Tips by Beth Colley - Oct, 2009 While recently sitting in a seminar on social networking, it occurred to me that job seekers have a tool today that didn’t exist a few years ago; Social Networking. With so many opportunities out there to increase your online presence, it’s crucial to make sure that your online presence is...
	Common Ties Between Short-term Investments and Resumes by Beth Colley - Aug, 2009 When talking to clients on the initial front I can always tell who has done their homework and who hasn’t. For instance, one client may say, “I may need a generic resume that I can use for sales, consulting, medical billing work, and launching a pet grooming business.” Obviously, this ma...
	Goal Setting & Job Search by Beth Colley - Aug, 2009 When conducting a job search, I think a crucial strategic point that is often overlooked is goal setting. We get caught up in this rut of work for pay and rarely consider our true career goals until something forces us to to do that, such as a major life changing event or a lay off. Even...
	Building Your Network, More Crucial Now Than Ever by Beth Colley - May, 2009 I had the opportunity to share some advice with job seekers on a local cable access station in my area today. The last question in the interview was what kind of advice would I give to serious job seekers. The first thing that came to mind was to tell job seekers to build their network. ...
	Keep Salary Demands Where They Should Be by Beth Colley - May, 2009 Just because the job market is a bit tight right now, it’s important to keep your salary demands where they should be once you start negotiating the offer. Employers who are hiring, need to hire good people. It’s important to remember, that employers know what they can pay, and they wouldn...
	Post-Interview Thank You Notes by Beth Colley - May, 2009 Thank You Notes are a crucial part to the interview process that far too many people overlook. Writing a proper thank you note following the interview can provide a much needed boost in positioning you over another candidate for a position. Some of the most often asked questions that I re...
	Interviewing Is The Time To Connect With Employers by Beth Colley - Nov, 2008 In light of the "new economy" as I like to refer to things, I think that it's time we came to a new understanding about interviewing. In the past, interviewing has been looked at as a "sales call" with the employer taking the "Why should I hire you approach" and the prospective employee ta...
	Video Résumés – Wave of the Future or Flood of Lawsuits? by Beth Colley - May, 2007 Job seekers, certified professional résumé writers, and hiring managers will soon be facing a new challenge in the employment market – What to do with the new and upcoming trend of video résumés. It's true, video résumés are not flooding the job market scene yet, but what will happen in t...
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