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Skill Matrices To better assist you with your career search it is necessary to have a completed skills matrix or matrices on file. Please review the skill matrix or matrices that best fit your credentials and use only as a guide to assist you in completing your online profile. The documents are provided for reference only and should not be filled out. Please access your online profile to complete this important step. Filling in your skill set will help the BC Management recruiting team to properly keep you informed. BC/DR/Emergency/Risk Management Environmental Information Security Sales Technical BC Career Development What do you want to be when you grow up? More than likely, many of you never imagined being a business continuity professional. Back in the day, the business continuity world was unrealized as a profession. But interestingly enough, while many of you still ask yourself that same question, you might not be doing anything about it. Career planning is often overlooked. And if you can not envision your target career, how are you supposed to achieve the end result? Download Manage Your Job Search From assessing your current situation to writing your resume to standing out in a crowd, these top 10 job hunting tips will help ensure your success. Download Resume Writing Make your resume shine with our list of dos and don'ts. We've even included a list of common pitfalls along with links to more resume writing assistance. Download Interview Tips Ten Interview Tips Phone Interview Preparation Behavioral Interview Questions Interview Preparation Tips on Negotiating an Offer Negotiating an offer can be the most stressful point of a career search. Many professionals feel uncomfortable in discussing salary and they typically settle for something less. When reviewing an offer it is best to determine what your negotiating power is. Download Advice on Relocating Are you considering relocating as part of your job search? Here's a handy checklist to help you make the right moves. Download |
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We've assembled a list of Web sites to assist with your cost of living assessment, as well as identifying a new location for your home. Download BC/DR Professional Certifications Having trouble decoding industry acronyms? We've put together a comprehensive list to help you make sense of credentials. Download BC/DR University Education Interested in expanding your BCP know-how? Then maybe its time to head back to school. Here's a master list of college and university offerings. Download BC/DR Association Listings Want to get involved and become an active part in the continuity community? Here's a list of industry associations and groups that will welcome your interest and expertise. Download Hiring Economic Outlook for 2006 Wondering what a business continuity professional is worth? Well, here's the answer: More than ever before. Over the past year, BCP salaries were up more than 5 percent for full time employees and 12 percent for consultants compared to the previous year. View More Elevating Your Career in Business Continuity. The Skills, Experience and Credentials You Need to Get Ahead Recent events-ranging from natural disasters to terrorism-mean that the visibility of business continuity has never been greater. Opportunities for business continuity professionals have increased dramatically, but competition for jobs is also on the rise. What can an individual do to get a leg up on the competition and advance his or her career? View More Career Planning Featured in the DRJ |
