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  • 1.  Career Shift

    Posted 10-09-2019 18:59
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    Hello everyone,
    My name is Shalanda Williams. I graduated with an MBA in December 2018. I have worked the same job for 25 years and looking for a career change. 

    My current career is a master stylist & educator/salon owner/ author. I am having challenges in developing a one page resume that reflects my skills outside of styling. I haven't really put much emphasis on the writing aspects of my career. So, I believe to start, I need resume help? (Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated)

    Secondly, my preference would be to work for a cosmetic company or in education related to beauty. I plan to eventually attend medical school to become a dermatologist, so anything that will lead me in this direction is ideal. I would also appreciate working in clinic or health care administration as an office manager. Not exactly sure how to make transition as most positions want experience that I lack- i.e health care admin or software knowledge-

    I have attached the latest copy of my resume. If someone would view it and give me a few options on where to start, I'd greatly appreciate it.

    Thank you,
    Shalanda Williams

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    Shalanda Williams
    Michigan City IN
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  • 2.  RE: Career Shift

    Posted 10-10-2019 02:47

    Hello Shalanda. 

    First, say that you are very brave by taking this next step in your career. Most people will keep themselves in their confort zone with their enterprises and not look beyond. I will provide my feedback, however this is just an opinion. 

    * I like your resume format, it is clean and readable. 

    * Structure each work experience as: Company and Position - role description - measurable achievements (with numbers). For example: Pfizer - project manager. Role: Manage portfolio of clinical trials for dermatology business unit. Achievements: more than 20 projects managed with less than 5% budget deviation...

    * within Pharma and cosmetics companies, you grow mainly from the sales force. I think you are an ideal candidate for them. Find those companies that have products within your area of expertise, for example GSK or Pfizer have dermatology products, and target sales force positions. As you have extensive experience already, you can grow fast even if you begin from the ground. 

    * besides the CV, what is more important is the Cover Letter. Have a template and adapt for each employer.

    * attend as many networking opportunities that your university clubs offer in the area you are most interested about. For example, I got a job offer once by attending those workshops.

    wish you the best of luck

    Irene



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    IRENE MORILLA BACHS
    Spain
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  • 3.  RE: Career Shift

    Posted 10-10-2019 13:10
    Hello Irene;

    Thank you for your feedback. I will make those revisions and look into networking opportunities. 

    Shalanda

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    Shalanda Williams
    Michigan City IN
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  • 4.  RE: Career Shift

    Posted 10-10-2019 11:12
    Hi Shalanda.

    I want to reinforce all the points that Irene made. She has shared some great suggestions and she's spot on about the format of your resume.

    Piggybacking on Irene's suggestion about networking, if you haven't already you may also want to consider reaching out to your local BGS Alumni chapter. They can be a great resource for networking, career opportunities, and career advice.

    You can either register for the local Dallas/Ft. Worth chapter by filling out the form located here - https://www.betagammasigma.org/alumni-network-alumni/alumni-network-join

    Or reach out to the local chapter president Ted Smith, Chapter President - tsmith@stewartbonnet.com

    I wish you all the best!


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    Julio Velazquez
    Beta Gamma Sigma
    Director, Marketing & Communications
    Saint Louis, MO
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  • 5.  RE: Career Shift

    Posted 10-10-2019 13:13
    Hello Julio,

    Thanks for your feedback also. I will look into that as well. However, I'm considering a move soon so I may have to look into a BGS in the area where that will be. I'm trying to decide between Indiana and Minnesota. 

    Thank you,
    Shalanda Williams

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    Shalanda Williams
    Michigan City IN
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