Tips for Professional Success in a Down Economy

WARWICK, R.I.--(Business Wire)--
With the unemployment rate at 8.1% and climbing, many Americans face the
interview process for the first time in years. Whether they`re vying for
existing opportunities, or recently unemployed, many executives and senior
management need to review and revamp their resumes to highlight skills and
experience employers are seeking.

Waffles Pi Natusch, President of The Barrett Group (www.careerchange.com), says,
"Now, more than ever, senior level executives need to re-evaluate how they are
marketing themselves so employers take notice." Natusch, an experienced speaker
on executive level career development issues, offers the following tips for
career success in a down economy:

* How to Stand Out from the Growing Crowd of Job Seekers - Employed and looking
vs. unemployed, increasing your odds for an interview, how to develop your
brand, virtual/ professional/physical presentation matters - what are you
showing potential employers?
* Do`s and Don`ts of Making a Career Change - Is a career change necessary, job
dissatisfaction or career dissatisfaction, career manager or recruiter?
* What To Do When You`re Handed the Pink Slip - Identifying and exploring career
options, developing your strategy, selecting career choices, focusing and
targeting a job search.
* How to Identify and Market Your Skills - Assess and highlight your strengths,
position yourself in the market.

About The Barrett Group, LLC (TBG)

The Barrett Group/www.CareerChange.com is a fee-based boutique consultancy that
has served the career management needs of C-level executives and senior level
professionals since 1990. Our services help professionals change careers, secure
new job opportunities, or restructure current job packages. The firm serves a
diverse group of national and international professionals working in automotive,
financial services, healthcare, law/legal, real estate, retail/consumer goods
and transportation and logistics industries. The firm`s clientele represent a
solid cross-section of national and international professionals. TBG`s global
clients include: U.K., India, Indonesia, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam;
and are Canada`s leading executive career-consultancy. www.careerchange.com

About Waffles Pi Natusch

Natusch, president of The Barrett Group, LLC, has more than 15 years in the
career management business. Natusch, as a talk radio or TV program guest, can
contribute to the ongoing discussions about the job market, providing practical
advice for listeners and viewers seeking a job or considering a career change.
For more information or to schedule interviews with Mr. Natusch, contact: Megg
Regner-Malloy, 401.278.4434(office), 401.965.4612(mobile),
mregnermalloy@duffyshanley.com.

For The Barrett Group
Megg Regner-Malloy, 401-278-4434
MRegnerMalloy@duffyshanley.com

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