Canned Resumes produced with resume software often appear exactly as they are: canned. There is no originality, which can leave employer uninspired when they read resume; a situation that should be avoided at all costs. The prospective job seeker's goal is to excite employer enough that they put resume down and call applicant immediately for an interview.

Privacy Additionally, in today's world of computer virus and hackers, wise job seeker must also consider issue of privacy. When using a free resume on-line; especially if site hosting resume software offers to promote resume for job seeker, possibility of someone obtaining private information and using it in an underhanded manner must be considered.

Resume software can be very beneficial; however it can also be detrimental It is up to job seeker to seriously weigh advantages and disadvantages.

Marco Johnson, 38, a firefighter from Lancaster, Ca. saw too many deaths in his profession that could have been prevented if someone at scene had taken action. He began offering medical training classes in 1997, teaching first aid and CPR. His wife, Sandra, organized time and place and secured students for him as well. In last seven years, demand has increased and he now employees 42 staff members and certifies 8,000 people per year in CPR and first aid. What started out as offering classes each week has exploded into Antelope Valley Medical College which now offers certification programs for medical assistants, vocational nurses, paramedics, and EMTs. The projected sales for 2004 are estimated to be close to $7.5 million.

Carmel Sullivan felt isolated and alone after her sudden divorce, and attempted to find a roommate, preferably a single mother like herself. She found that no service existed to help her, so she placed her own ad and eventually found a match. This gave her idea to help other woman like herself who were in similar circumstances. She found that there were 14 million single mothers many who were struggling financially and emotionally. She decided to create a web site with member profiles dedicated to helping single mothers look for roommates. The web site also offers a “Circle of Friends” page where members can go to get support. How does she earn an income doing this? She has over 4,800 users who pay a $30 annual fee for membership. That adds up to $144,000. Her business has been featured on CBS News, Good Morning America and Inside Edition. Her web site can be found at www.co-abode.com.

Remember what Mark Twain said, "Work and Play are words used to describe same thing under different circumstances." Resolve today to make this a reality in your life!

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