Read what recent clients have said about our services -- and about Sterling Career Concepts in the news...
"I wanted to say thank you. I got immediate hits on my résumé this summer, which I believe is a testament to the quality of your work...you did a wonderful job."
- Steve, Senior Sales Professional
July 2008
"I have my first real interview tomorrow in almost 20 years, and I owe a lot to your work. It is greatly appreciated."
- Eric, Senior Tax Professional
June 2008
"I was very impressed with your work, and I particularly liked the [DISC] personality assessment. There was a great deal I found true about the assessment."
- Cathy, Senior Financial Analyst
September 2007
"[The cover letter] is terrific. You have a gift in this area!"
- Donna, Social Work Administrator
August 2007
"I truly had no idea how much of a difference a well written résumé could make. I went from "getting no interviews" to interviewing with multiple companies at the same time. [This document] truly highlights my accomplishments and abilities. You also helped me be as prepared as I could be for my interviews. Thank you!"
- Cassandra, Physician
June 2006
"Also, you should know that the interview prep has been extremely helpful. I have gotten several calls and had two interviews, on which I was confident, articulate, and comfortable. Thanks again for your excellent service."
- Carolyn, Corporate Trainer
March 2006
"Thanks for doing such a fine job on my résumé. I spoke to a few of my former co-workers who agreed that the résumé captures my abilities."
- Christine, Technical Writer
April 2005
"This résumé looks great to me. You did a fine job on it. Thank you so much!"
- John, Mail Room Manager
May 2004
"Thank you! The draft you just sent me really highlights my strengths. I never could have done this on my own!"
- Mark, Baseball Coach
July 2004
"I [now] have a great resume - not just my opinion, but a friend who does Human Resources says so also. Thank you, Laurie."
- Mike, Quality Assurance Supervisor
August 2004
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Press Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Job searchers can learn from the misfortunes of Robert Irvine, a British-born chef and presenter of Dinner: Impossible on the Food Network. Claiming credentials you don't have is setting yourself up for disaster, says Laurie Berenson, a Certified Professional Resume Writer. "Job seekers are most likely to lie about things like their education or how long they worked for a company, but unfortunately these are the easiest things to check," says Berenson. "If your lie isn’t discovered during reference checking, there’s still a chance you will caught down the road. Many companies have a zero tolerance policy and will fire an employee caught lying on an application, even if it's several years later." Lying on resumes is on the rise. An online survey conducted for the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) found that more than 60% of the 373 human resources professionals who responded reported finding inaccuracies on the resumes they review. Inaccuracies aren't necessarily lies, but anything that brings the job seeker's character into questions is likely to end their chances for getting the job. Irvine admitted that he lied about being a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order and exaggerated his role as a traveling chef for numerous heads of state. "If the issue is the job searcher's insecurity about their qualifications for a given position, there are ways to address the issue without lying," says Berenson. "It's never worth the risk when there are perfectly legitimate ways to position your credentials -- for example, your lack of a degree -- and still get interviews." ###
March 4, 2008
Job Seekers: Lying on Your Resume Will Get You in Hot Water
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February 3, 2007
Local Résumé Writer Nationally Published
PARK RIDGE, NJ - Career documents written by a Pascack Valley résumé writer are featured in three recently published résumé guides.
The books, Expert Résumés for Baby Boomers (JIST Works, Louise Kursmark and Wendy Enelow, Editors), No-Nonsense Résumés and No-Nonsense Cover Letters (both by Career Press, Arnold Boldt and Wendy Enelow, Editors), include résumés and cover letters written by Laurie Berenson of Sterling Career Concepts, LLC in Park Ridge, New Jersey.
Ms. Berenson is also the only Certified Professional Résumé Writer in the Pascack Valley, having earned that credential in March 2005 through a specialized testing and examination process.
"Each of these books contains valuable information for today's job seekers. Expert Résumés for Baby Boomers addresses the relevant scenarios of returning to work and career transitions, including decelerating and shifting into consulting." Ms. Berenson says. "Additionally, the No-Nonsense series of books offer the job seeker straightforward advice while breaking down the writing process into manageable pieces."
The books include leading examples from the top résumé writers in the country. Contributions are chosen based on their strategy, writing, and presentation. Most contributors, including Ms. Berenson, are members of one or more professional associations, and many are certified.
Locally, Ms. Berenson is also a member of the Paskack Junior Womans Club and the Greater Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce.
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August 23, 2006
Sterling Career Concepts Expands its Services with Behavioral Profiling
PARK RIDGE, NJ - Sterling Career Concepts, LLC, a primary provider of résumé writing and job search services continues to expand its career development offerings and professional résumé development by offering online behavioral analysis profiling to job seekers. Laurie Berenson, President and owner of Sterling Career Concepts, recently gained authorization to provide behavioral analysis assessment materials published by TTI Performance Systems, Ltd.
These assessment materials are recognized by behavioral consultants, hiring authorities, employment specialists, interview coaches, and Certified Professional Résumé Writers as a tool to identify and combine unique inherent soft skills with acquired transferable skills, and to help one understand the communication do's and don't's based on how specific behavioral patterns affect others. Clients will learn what unique values his/her behavioral style brings to the workplace and will utilize that information to communicate with appropriate hiring authorities.
Sterling Career Concepts intends to seek further national exposure not only by providing clients with exceptional quality and the latest job search strategies but to further expand its business services by offering hiring authorities assessment materials for team building, strategic positioning and as a pre-employment screening tool.
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March 31, 2005
Local Résumé Writer Earns Leading Industry Credential
PARK RIDGE, NJ - Laurie Berenson, owner of Sterling Career Concepts, LLC, has been awarded the "Certified Professional Résumé Writer" designation by The Professional Association of Résumé Writers & Career Coaches.
Ms. Berenson is the first résumé writer in the Pascack Valley to receive this certification. Certified Professional Résumé Writers are among the career industry's leading experts in the development of strategic résumés.
Awarded by the premier association for career professionals (established in 1990), the Certified Professional Résumé Writer designation demonstrates knowledge, talent and writing expertise in meeting the industry standard of excellence and in serving the client's career interests. The credential is achieved through a specialized testing and examination process.
Through Sterling Career Concepts, LLC, Ms. Berenson creates distinctive documents for all phases of the job search process. Clients have the opportunity to work one-on-one with Ms. Berenson, who holds a BSBA in Accounting and Finance from Georgetown University and has ten years of combined experience in financial services and recruiting/career services. Locally, Ms. Berenson is also a member of the GFWC Paskack Junior Woman's Club.
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April 23, 2004
Local Business to Offer Career Services through Internet
Park Ridge, NJ - Sterling Career Concepts, LLC is proud to announce the recent launch of its website, www.SterlingCareerConcepts.com. The site provides information on the company's services, which include professional résumé development, customized cover letters and one-on-one interview preparation sessions. The website also provides several pages of free content useful to job seekers, including résumé writing do's and don'ts, suggestions on how to expand your job search and interview preparation techniques.
Laurie Berenson, the owner of Sterling Career Concepts, LLC, explained, "0ur goal is to provide customized career services to make the job search process more efficient and effective. A well-written résumé can make all the difference in getting more interviews."
Sterling Career Concepts, LLC creates distinctive documents for all phases of the job search process. Clients have the opportunity to work one-on-one with Ms. Berenson, who holds a BSBA in Accounting and Finance from Georgetown University and has ten years of combined experience in financial services and recruiting/career services. Ms. Berenson is also a member of the Professional Association of Résumé Writers & Career Coaches.
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