Nickquolette Barrett

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About Nickquolette Barrett

Nickquolette is a Career Development Strategist, Speaker par-excellent, and owner of

iRock Resumes – Academy of Professional Development (www.irockresumes.com)

Nickquolette specializes in helping others land the job of their dreams when they think they can't or don't have what it takes. She started this company out of a love and passion for helping others succeed in their quest to have a fulfilling career. She knows that it takes more than just going out there to find a job and thus has created the ultimate “Career Development Strategy” plan to enhance all levels of job seekers search for that perfect job and career. She is literally one of the best in the file of career development with hundreds of happy and successful clients to her credit.

Nickquolette has been in Corporate America for over 24 years, with over 14 years in a leadership position, and knows first hand what it takes to navigate the career maze and win. She has been writing, revising, and revamping resumes, cover letters, professional bios, and employee career profiles in addition to interviewing and conducting interview preps and career coaching & development strategy sessions for over 18 years. She has even conducted seminars and workshops regarding the same. She has the proven experience and expertise needed to turn anyone’s skills and abilities into their best career strategy yet, no matter what stage of career you are in.

Career Development

* Have a well written resume

* Showcase Skills & Abilities

* Results Oriented Resume - not task oriented

* Proper Attire

* Do Interview Preparation - What are you going to say in the interview

Interviewing Skills

* Preparing for Situational Interviews & Preparing for Panel Interviews

* Eye Contact with entire room

* Smile and Nod

* Don't be intimidated

* Proper attire

* Be careful what you wear. Loud jewelry, casual attire aren't good.

* Over Dress

* Do Research

Tips for Behavioral Interviews.

What are some of the things you have done, how did you handle them.

Keep track of successes and failures. What were your successful at. What failures did you have and how did you handle them? Did you correct them?

Creating Great Resume's

* Think about your format - bad format can reduce effectiveness

* Objectives Are Dead

* A Great Summary

* A Competency Area

* Relevant info only

* Certifications

* Volunteer Projects

* Training outside of school

 

What Quote Hangs on Your Wall

If you count all your assets,  you always show a profit.

~~ Wilson Mizner

Never be intimidated at a job interview. You Own It. You have the skills and abilities.

Success Habits

Every morning I meditate on a Bible scripture. #GodisMyCEO #JesusIsMyDirector

Recommended Book for Success

Outside of the Bible I recommend:

Crucial Conversations - Tools for Talking When The Stakes Are High

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Best Advice I've Ever Received

Eliminate the Buts

Words of Wisdom

Own what you bring to the table. Own your skills. Own your capabilities. Realize you have what it takes to get to the next step in anything you want to do.

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