What are you selling when you send out your resume? You are selling your experience. You are selling a product or a service that you will perform for an employer. Think of yourself as a business entity. You have certain skills, certain service capabilities that an employer needs. You are not just a cog that fits into the machinery but an integral part of a system.

You don’t want to craft your resume in a vacuum without thinking who your audience is. That is like creating a product blindly, hoping that there is demand for it. In the early days of the computer, Steven Jobs designed the Macintosh. He didn’t necessarily create it with the customer in mind. He was creating a product, hoping that the demand for the product will follow. Similarly, in creating your resume, you could do it blindly for the masses, hoping that when it is sent out en mass that you get a response. Or, you could be customer-centric in the design of your resume. By that I mean focusing or selecting a niche of employers. Then look at the crafting of your resume from the eyes of the typical employer in that niche. What would they be looking for in a resume? Use the niche of employers you have selected as a mirror to determine that what your resume reflects is what the employer is looking for.

The nature of job hunting has changed drastically with the advent of the internet. Employers and employees can look each other up on the web on various sites such as CareerBuilder and Monster.com. Information flows freely and both ways. In a sense it has leveled the playing field for both employers and employees.

The downside of this is that it has also created a plethora of information flowing rapidly and in generic formats. The content is cleansed of personality and individuality.

By selecting a market niche, you are operating in a smaller, better contained environment. Within this niche, you can focus your efforts on crafting your message to meet the standards for which the employers are looking.

In selecting the niche, you must determine if it’s too small or yet too big. Do a “what if” analysis. Scan the environment of employers. Is the field too narrow? If so, expand it. Broaden out your search until you are comfortable that the niche is large enough to meet your needs.

Once you’ve selected your niche, determine what the typical employer is looking for in an employee. How can you convey to the employer that you have the “goods” that they need to make their service or product better? Let the employer tell you what you need to communicate to them. How is this done? There is no better tool than the internet for research.

The product you are selling is yourself. The product packaging, your resume, needs to be designed with the customer, the employer, in mind. An employer will bite on your resume if his perception of you is one that meets his needs and in which they can place their trust. As Peter Drucker, management guru said, “Help is defined by the recipient”. Or in social work terms, meet the client where he is.

The packaging of the resume is just one piece of information, albeit important. But the employer is looking beyond the resume as well. The employer’s perception of you comes from small things. There are things that can have an unexpected impact on your job search. How do you answer the phone when it rings and the employer is on the other end? What does your voice mail say? Is it professional or is it a recording of your favorite song? How would an employer view that? Are there typos on your resume and cover letter? What is your email address? Is it appropriate for a professional person?

The target market approach to finding a job along with a resume crafted for the niche increases your chances dramatically of getting job. In business, this is called High probability prospect selling. In the field of social work, it’s called smart job hunting!

(Money Magazine) — In today’s challenging economy, odds are you belong to one of two camps: You have already lost your job or you’re worried that you could. Either way, you’re feeling the stress of the highest unemployment rate in more than a quarter of a century and wondering what you should be doing now to improve your career prospects.

Enter Team Money, a blue-chip panel of career and financial experts that we’ve assembled to provide insights and strategies to help you navigate today’s trying job market.

Their mission: to give three accomplished professionals, each unemployed for several months, head-to-toe makeovers that will help them land great jobs. Our goal: to not only help our three subjects find work but to provide you with valuable job advice as well.

We chose our panel - career coach Roy Cohen, executive recruiter John Ferneborg, image consultant Sandy Dumont, and financial planner Donald Lord (see their bios at right) - because of their outstanding track records advising people during difficult times.

And each of our makeover subjects has indeed had real struggles of late.

Raul Camejo, 45, had always been in high demand as an internal auditor - until just before he was laid off earlier this year, when calls from recruiters suddenly dried up.

Marketing executive Jane Garcin, 51, put her job search on hold in August to care for her dying mother; by the time Garcin began looking in earnest at the beginning of this year, the economy had tanked.

Project-management specialist Robert Bertrand, 62, thought he had planned his retirement perfectly so that he could compete on the Senior Professional Golf Tour. He got to live his dream for three years. But when his wife lost her job and his stock options evaporated in the market crash, he was suddenly back hunting in a market that has little interest in older workers, no matter how experienced they are.

While this trio of professionals may be temporarily down, however, they’re certainly not out - of the running for good jobs, that is. And the strategies our experts suggest in the pages that follow may be just the extra boost these job seekers need to land the right position.

Among the insights the pros will share with them - and you: how to organize the job hunt, broaden your network, dress for interviews (hint: don’t wear black), keep from getting low-balled on salary, and manage your finances without a steady income.

The process may not be quick - studies show it takes at least four to six months for the average professional or middle manager to get the job he or she wants. But there is reason to be hopeful. Despite today’s grim headlines, the fact remains that millions of people are hired each month - 4.2 million during March alone.

“There are good jobs out there,” says Ferneborg. “You just have to know where to look and how to go after them.”

You may think that it is really easy to find a job as per your aspirations and dreams. But in reality, it can prove to be very tough. It may happen that you would be required to switch a number of jobs before you land up your dream job.

We all end up growing up with a million dreams about the kind of life we want when we start working. Sometimes, it is about the kind of luxuries you envision for yourself . At other times, it is a particular field you wish to be a part of.

Off late, Home Improvement has really picked up as a career choice. You know how it has been for so many years in the past- The tradition has always been to go in for intellect stimulating jobs. As per perceptions, they enjoy greatest reputation and earning potential.

This changing trend is bound to help considering that the advent of newer professions will eradicate the prime importance of academics in life. It shall also create earning potential for creativity-lined jobs.

I was really amazed and heartened to know that people who have started supplying roof materials to architects have started picking up a lot of business A lot of customers now directly prefer to go up to these roofing wholesalers and get good deals for themselves.

Even the creative bunch of home designers are said to be getting stormed with orders and more business. A string of customers have been lapping up to them to get their houses in tip-top shape. The fact that people have also started paying attention to their house works and style has certainly helped in bringing up this niche business segment.

Something like this is a certainly very positive for our economy to go in for. Widening up a lot more sectors for employment will lead to much reduced unemployment and frustration. With utmost surety, this will cause enough scope for more jobs in future.

To end it up, I would like to optimally add that we have got a myriad of deserving professions that have it in them to create job and income potential in the society. What they just about need is a small befitting push towards initiative. Then they shall get rolling!

What is the end game after years of going to school? Perhaps to have a stable career and life but this does not happen overnight. It takes blood, toil, sweat and tears which is also the career goal in finance.

How do we do that? Well, people always say that a good education opens doors. A finance career works the same way given that there are different companies that you can work in after graduation which is why you should do some research first to find out what aspects of the industry interests you the most.

Just to give you an idea, some of the things you could find yourself in after graduation could be commercial banking, commercial lending, corporate finance, financial planning, investment banking, private equity and sales and trading.

When you are able to do some research in each of them, it will be easy for you to develop the skills needed to excel in this in the future.

A career in finance can happen if you graduate with a degree in math, economics or statistics. But since the market is very competitive, you have to make yourself shine by earning an MBA degree years later. You dont have to get one after a couple of years of work since there are some individuals who are studying in their 40s.

Apart from that, it is best to read up journals and participate in conferences and become a member of a professional organization. You have to be informed of the latest trends and build up your network because that someone you know may get you that job you are looking for.

Two examples of these organizations include the American Bankers Association and the Association for Financial Professionals. They have events scheduled all year round that will allow you meet new people with similar career goals.

For those who dont have an idea what aspect of financing yet to pursue, this is the time to ask help from one of your professors. Surely, this person can tell you what kind of job is closely related to what was taught in class. With that in your head, it is time to look for companies that engage in exactly that.

While you are still in school, another thing that could help will be to apply as an intern in one of these firms. Some companies will give a salary while other wont. If you do well here, they will probably give you an offer even before you graduate or encourage you to work for them full time.

If the company you are looking for doesnt have any vacancies at the moment, leave your resume or application anyway so that if an opening comes up, someone will give you a call so all you have to do is give it your best during the interview.

At the same time, be active in your school organization because an alumni member may on the lookout for new talents which will be beneficial for the company.

We all need to focus on something so an idea can be turned into a plan and then executed. A career goal in finance is just one example because people with other interests can do the same thing and succeed in whatever endeavor they choose to pursue.

QuintCareers explains that most key words are nouns. For example:

• I created a simplified process that reduced company waste by $25,000 a year.
• I created and maintain the popular techie blog WebGuyGuru.
• I created, own and maintain the website MyVolunteer.com which has had over 3,000 visits year-to-date.
• I am highly familiar with search engine optimization and  internet marketing techniques.

Get your resume printed on your shirt, then just walk down the street -- Your shirt will do the talking!

As the layoffs keep piling up -- another 467,000 jobs were lost in June -- it may be a while before a lot of people get back to full-time work.

For many professionals, there's a stigma around doing odd jobs like mowing the lawn or cleaning houses: What if someone saw me? I would be mortified!

Enter filmmaker Jeremy Redleaf, who has done the impossible of making odd jobs seem cool with job-listing site Odd JobNation.com, which launched in February. Their motto is: "Turn that Pink Slip Into a Golden Ticket."

"We're sort of celebrating this moment in time for anyone who's been laid off or looking for extra money," Redleaf says. "But we're making it cooler -- we're getting rid of the stigma."

The site collects its own listings from word-of-mouth but it also mines Craig's List in various cities for listings.

The site has opportunities for everyone, from actors to investment bankers. In fact, Redleaf started the site after helping five i-banker friends get jobs after they were laid off.

Sure, it has your typical odd jobs, but also some listings you might not expect:

Arm Candy for a Celebrity. A celebrity once posted a listing looking for an attractive young lady to be his arm candy for Fashion Week. Pay: $50 for the afternoon.

Fake Employee. An ad agency laid off a bunch of its employees, but wanted to keep up appearances when a big client came to the office. So, they posted a listing for "fake employees" to just sit at the desks and look busy. Pay: $15 an hour.

All-Star Foosball Player. Have a Migayi-like command of the Foosball table? Well today's your lucky day because one Chelsea office is sick of their cocky foosball champion and is looking for someone to take him down. Pay: $40 and beer.

Michael Jackson Impersonator. If you recently lost your job, you're bad and you know it, this job is for you. A woman in California is looking for a Michael Jackson impersonator for her wedding in Lake Tahoe on August 1. If you're not free that day, don't worry: I'm sure there will be more moonwalking opps to come!

Mermaid for a Birthday Party. Perhaps fulfilling a long-harbored "Splash!" fantasy, one poster is looking for a couple of women to pose as mermaids and swim around the pool at a birthday party in July. The pay is $150 for three hours, and they will provide the costume if necessary, but there is one teensy caveat: You have to do it topless.

Actor in a Zombie Movie. A zombie movie starts filming in a couple months in South Florida and they're looking for everything from actors to special-effects make-up artists and set designers. You won't get paid -- except for getting a copy of the movie -- but how cool would it be if, at your next interview, when they asked you about that gap in your resume, you said nonchalantly, "Oh, I was acting in a zombie movie."

The site isn't just about job listings, though. It also has the pilot of a show RedLeaf is developing, called "Odd Jobs," with two more episodes coming next week, as well as a "Recession Channel," where you can submit your own recession-inspired videos or watch other people's videos like the R&B rap "Laid Off" by C.H.A.Z.Z.

Redleaf says they're going add features on unemployed people who are inspiring and add message boards to allow people to vent, network -- whatever they need.

"We're sort of a one-stop-shop for all things unemployment," Redleaf says.

At the moment, the site only has one sponsor, ResumeDeli.com, but he's currently in talks with other sponsors.

How he pays for it all is through a sister site called, ResumeShirts.com, where, for $19.99, they'll print your resume on your T-shirt! The front says, "Resume Attached," and the resume is on the back. Or, they'll do your cover letter, with "Dear Sir or Madam" on the front and your cover letter on the back.

Those shirts have been so successful, Redleaf says they're going to expand the online store to include other sites that sell T-shirts, bags, mugs, etc.

He's also got plans for a "Worst Resume Contest" in the works, where the winner wins a full resume makeover. Kind of like "What Not to Wear" for your resume. Like a "What Not to Write."

This is all great but what happens if the recession ends?

"If my business starts to go down -- that's actually a good sign!" Redleaf quips. "But there are always going to be people who need jobs, who want odd jobs," he says. "For those people, we'll always be there."

It has become a passion to server audience being a great customer service agent. Polite language along with smile on your face can turn a potential visitor into a well worthy client for your business. However it really matters to earn a chance to work as Customer Service Agent. The most important thing in this process is to being selected for that job. Obviously you can only perform if you are given a chance to perform.

In order to earn a chance, you have to apply for such great jobs. Job Application with a professional quality resume ensure a positive respond and a call for interview. Now question comes into mind as how can anyone quickly create professional quality Customer Service Resume?

Let me share with you a great Sample Customer Service Resume that will help you in preparing a professional quality resume and hence will assist you in getting a job you deserve.

When it comes to learning the art of resume writing, the most influential thing is make sure you can get the attention of recruitment agencies who influence future employers. Your goal is to ensure that your resume stands out from among hundreds of other resumes put in. The best way to create and figure out how to compose a resume is to highlight your previous experiences and correlate that with the current position you are seeking. Its important that you use key words so that it will be read all the way through and not just scanned, discarded away in a stack completely forgotten.

No matter what of the role you are applying for, it is really critical to express that you are beyond qualified for the job than what is indicated on your curriculum vitae. Your name and contact information leads your CV and then there is a thorough summary of your work experience and listing of main firms you have worked for previously that will stand out to a future employer for the job you are going for for. Make sure you bold and highlight your main skills of your abilities. You should include your educational background and list any grants and accolades that further enhance your CV.

Finish your CV with listing of references that your future employer can contact about your previous experiences and future abilities. You should take the approach when learning to write a resume to make sure each segment is headed correctly for easy reading. Don't forget to list the years of each past employments. Use a spell checker to correct any misspelled terms or phrases. Make sure your curriculum vitae can be easily switched to different formats. Many employers may request PDF, HTML, or Word formats. Your CV and cover letter should work unitedly in producing a specific profile of your abilities.