FEB 7 |Open Call: Bias in Resumes

Academic research has shown recruiters read resumes in a systematic pattern, taking 6.25 seconds to make a yes/no decision! Add implicit recruiter bias to the vetting process, and it's shocking any resume advances to candidate status.

This session will review implicit name, gender, age and motherhood bias and how bias manifests in resume review. We will also learn ways minorities are beating bias, and what WE can do to diminish implicit bias in resume review.

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FEB 17 | Annual Professional Development Symposium Early Registration Ends

When professionals want to go from good to great, they seek out opportunities to challenge their thinking. Coaches, brand strategists, resume writers, and career service providers that have attended CTL's symposiums for years will tell you that this is why they keep coming back.

Flourish with foresight. Attendees leave sessions and discussions with insight into what's next in our work, making them more effective with clients and distinguished from their peers.

Catalyze collaborations. From profitable business collaborations to referral relationships and mentorship, you'll find unexpected outcomes arise from being with like-minded industry leaders.

Propel presence and profits. Business owners repeatedly share that they raise prices after the event and those in organizations report increased visibility and influence, as all attendees gain confidence and tactics through sessions and best-practice sharing.

Reignite your resolve. Attendees consistently share that after participating in sessions and connecting with colleagues, they leave the event refreshed to tackle the next client challenge.

Join us to up-level your work and your confidence ... get tools to take on a wider range of clients, offer more value faster, and guide clients in handling an increasingly complex workplace.

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CTL ASSOCIATE NEWS & OPPORTUNITIES

Upcoming Conference Appearances – Join Us Live

Marie Zimenoff, CEO of CTL, is headed to Social Media Marketing World from March 1-3 to get the latest and greatest information to share with all of you and keep our Certified Digital Branding Strategist program on the cutting edge. If you are attending or live/work in the San Diego area, send her an email to set up a time to connect in person.

Career Thought Leaders will once again be a sponsor of the National Career Development Association Conference in Minneapolis, MN, June 29 – July 2, 2020. Marie will be presenting a pre-conference session on June 29th and a session during the presentation series (breakouts). If you are attending or in the area, please connect ahead of time to let Marie know and find a time to meet.

CTL Associates, be sure to check the Associates area of the website for details on the following opportunities:

• Promotion Opportunity: Share Your Expertise on The Career Confidante Radio (50,000 listeners and growing!).

Want to get in on these opportunities? Join as a CTL Associate today!

Be on the Lookout: Watch for emails from CTL with invitations for various writing, coaching, media, and publishing opportunities. Emails go out to all CTL Associates several times each month, so be sure to check them out!

Please email your kudos, upcoming events, or latest happenings to me at marie@careerthoughtleaders.com so that I can share them with everyone!

Job Search Tech: Glassdoor Introduces New Tools to Help Job Seekers (HR Technologist)
Glassdoor has released two tools to help job seekers land the right job in 2020. This article outlines the details of the tools: "Collections" to help manage the job search process and "Company Compare" to make employer comparisons faster.

Advancement: Hard Work Isn't Enough: How to Find Your Edge (Harvard Business School)
While this probably isn't a surprise to us as career pros, often our clients don't understand that advancement isn't tied to skills, effort, or quality of work. This article offers a strategy to help clients uncover and showcase their value.

Assessment Tech: Social Media Can Help Find the Best Job Match for Your Personality (Business Insider)
We've been talking for years about the evolution of career exploration and decision-making tools, and this research is fascinating. Read on to learn how Twitter might help match people to jobs.

Storytelling: What is Leadership Storytelling, Anyway? (Forbes)
The idea of storytelling has been taking over the marketing world for a few years now and has started making its way into the careers field. Read this article to learn how this goes beyond increased storytelling in resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and other career marketing materials.

Age Discrimination: 4 Ds of Avoiding Age Discrimination on Resumes – LIVE! (CTL on Facebook Live)
Join us Tuesday, February 4, at 4 pm US ET to talk about age discrimination in resumes live. We'll go through the 4 Ds of avoiding aging clients on paper (dates, details, design, data) and showing samples to demonstrate.

Colleagues Earn Prestigious Credentials

Congratulations to Diane Britchform, Nelson Emilio, Lynda Grossman, Silvia Herraez, Ali Hunter, Flávia Machado da Silva, Claudia Miclaus, and Kristine Pierce who earned and renewed the Certified Digital Branding Strategist (formerly Social Branding Analyst) credential from Career Thought Leaders. They are now leading the pack in guiding clients to create a stand-out social brand!

For information about CTL & RWA credentials:

Academy Certified Resume Writer (ACRW)
Academy Certified Federal Resume Writer (ACRW-Federal)
Academy Certified Profile Writer (ACPW)
Master Resume Writer (MRW)
Credentialed Career Manager (CCM)
Certified Career Transition Coach (CCTC)
Certified Hidden Job Market Coach (CHJMC)
Certified Personal Branding Strategist (CPBS)
Certified Digital Branding Strategist
360Reach Analyst

Visit the 2020 Calendar of Events
for all CTL and RWA events this year.

CTL & RWA EVENTS

February 4, 2020 | 11:00AM-12:00PM US ET
360Reach Analyst Class

Develop hands-on expertise in harnessing the power of the 360Reach Survey to help clients achieve their goals. Learn how to analyze the results of the longest-standing branding-related 360 on the market. You will learn coaching techniques to help clients and use 360Reach to set yourself apart from competitors. Learn more and register.

February 7, 2020 | 12:00PM-1:00PM US ET
Open Call: Bias in Resumes

Academic research has shown recruiters read resumes in a systematic pattern, taking 6.25 seconds to make a yes/no decision! Add implicit recruiter bias to the vetting process, and it's shocking any resume advances to candidate status. This session will review implicit name, gender, age, and motherhood bias, and how bias manifests in resume review. We will also learn ways minorities are beating bias, and what WE can do to diminish implicit bias in resume review. Learn more and register.

February 27, 2020 | 11:00AM-12:30PM US ET
Academy Certified Resume Writer Course

Increase your confidence, help candidates stand out, open doors to opportunities for yourself, and make more money! The Resume Writing Academy's comprehensive resume writing training and certification program is celebrating its 30th class of teaching strategy, modern formatting in Word, and much more through training and personalized feedback! The program includes 5 classes, personalized feedback on 5 writing assignments, and the opportunity to join an elite list of writers. Learn more and register.

March 4, 2020 | 4:00PM-5:00PM US ET
White Paper Release Webinar

Celebrate the 10th annual white paper with us! Every year for the past 10 years, Career Thought Leaders has released a white paper detailing trends gathered from careers industry professionals worldwide. Join us for a webinar as we reveal the top trends in the industry and what they mean for you as an industry professional and for your clients. Learn more and register.

April 20-22, 2020 | 8:00AM-5:00PM US PT
Career Thought Leaders Professional Development Symposium

Early registration ends February 17 for our annual professional development event! We will be in downtown Philadelphia for 3 days of learning and connecting around our theme: "Vision 2020: Thriving in an Uncertain World." Learn more and register.

PARTNER EVENTS

March 3, 10 and 17, 2020 | 1:00PM-2:30PM US ET
Millennial Career Coaching: A 5-Step Model to Make Informed Career Decisions

Earn CEUs and refine your approach to working with millennials and post-millennials as you help them in the career exploration and decision-making process. Robin Roman Wright, Career & Leadership Coach, will be teaching this 4.5-hour webinar. Learn more and register.

March 19-20, 2020 | 8:30AM-4:30PM US ET
Training from the BACK of the Room

This is great training for teachers, trainers, and coaches! Crafted by Sharon Bowman, based on current brain science, and delivered by Career Thought Leader Elisabeth Sanders-Park, it takes your training to an advanced level. Whether you lead workshops, facilitate small groups, or work one-on-one, seasoned and newer practitioners will get a fresh perspective, practical approaches, and proven tools that improve your training immediately and forever. Fills quickly. Early bird and CTL discount (code: CTL$300) available. Thursday & Friday, March 19 & 20, 2020 from 8:30 AM to 4:30PM EDT each day. Learn more & register.

2020 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

FROM CAREER THOUGHT LEADERS (CTL)
& RESUME WRITING ACADEMY (RWA)