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Career Services - Resume Review & Interviewing Techniques

Resume Review & Critique©
Concerned your resume won't help you land your dream job? This service is a telephone and e-mail coaching program designed specifically for accounting, finance and business majors and professionals who would like to have their resume reviewed and critiqued by a licensed CPA with 20+ years of public and private industry experience. Discover the top secrets to writing an effective resume and learn key techniques to showcase your accomplishments. Ascertain the types of skills and personal qualities employers look for in new hires today. Learn how to organize your resume in a clear, concise and easy-to-read manner to help attract the attention of busy hiring managers. Fast and efficient service.

To get started, simply e-mail your resume, contact information including your telephone number and e-mail address, in strict confidence, to Kathy at Insights & Options. E-mail address: cpacoach@aol.com. Evening and weekend appointments available.

$30/per hour for MSCPA members and $40/per hour for non-MSCPA members. One hour minimum.
Job Interview Tips & Techniques©
Nervous about an upcoming job interview? Not sure what to expect? This service is a one-hour stress-free telephone and e-mail coaching program for college students and accounting professionals who are interested in preparing themselves for the job interview process. Learn how to interview with confidence and highlight your skills and achievements while avoiding the six most common job interview mistakes. Program includes an electronic "Job Interview Preparation Package" with a reusable, comprehensive preparation checklist and 50 sample job interview questions. Program is run for individuals, by appointment only.

To arrange for an appointment, simply contact Kathy at Insights & Options at cpacoach@aol.com. Evening and weekend appointments available.

$40 for MSCPA members and $55 non-MSCPA members.
Insights & Options is an international coaching and mentoring organization established to help entrepreneurs, career professionals and college students achieve greater personal and professional success. The company offers creative programs that provide participants with an opportunity for self-reflection and personal growth in a trusting and highly supportive environment. In addition to coaching and mentoring programs, the company also offers cyber-coaching and educational programs on a wide range of personal and business topics.

Kathryn A. Polak, CPA, MBA has over 20 years of professional work experience, primarily in the private equity and financial services field. Ms. Polak holds an MBA in Finance from the F. W. Olin Graduate School of Business at Babson College and an Advanced Professional Certificate in Business Administration (APC) from Suffolk University. She also holds a Diploma in Financial Planning from Metropolitan College at Boston University. She received her BS degree in Accounting from the University of Rhode Island. Ms. Polak is a licensed CPA and is in the process of completing the Core Essentials training program at CoachU. Ms. Polak is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Massachusetts Society of CPAs, the Connecticut Society of CPAs, the International Coaching Federation and Coachville.