DJMRO: CV-writing and CV-marketing for senior international professionals (see www.djmro.com)

Is there a hidden job market for executive jobs and how can I access it?

2016-06-01T14:21:00.001+01:00

Many executive jobs (and more junior roles too) are not advertised and this is what people generally mean when they refer to a hidden job market. This is particularly true of C-level roles. Large bureaucratic companies and public sector organizations will often advertise senior roles in traditional or new media, but many private sector companies rely on other methods to fill senior posts; headhunters, personal contacts and internal recruiters.

Headhunters/executive search organizations: many senior roles are briefed to headhunting companies. Senior executives may have a relationship with a particular headhunting company or a particular individual headhunter and they may retain them to source candidates. The headhunter will utilise their research team and their personal contacts to build a shortlist.

Personal contacts: the hiring company may contact potential recruits that they know from competitors. They may rehire former employees. They may ask current employees to refer candidates.

Internal recruiters: in recent years, there has been a large increase in the number of ex-headhunters who have been recruited by corporates to find new senior recruits. This process has been facilitated by the growth of LinkedIn which makes it much easier to find suitable candidates.

Given the existence of this hidden job market how can you access it? In the longer term do these three things:

1/ Make sure you are known in your industry. Speak at conferences and seminars, get involved in industry-wide organizations, blog if that is your thing etc.

2/ LinkedIn: make sure your profile is up-to-date, have a photo on your profile, get help with writing your profile if needed, consider a premium account. Focus on your professional achievements for each role listed on your profile and don’t just list your responsibilities.

3/ Develop relationships with the key headhunters in your industry; maybe use their services, help them when they ask you for advice.

In the shorter term, if you have been made redundant or want to find a new role quickly here’s what I suggest:

1/ Make sure your CV and LinkedIn profile are as good as they can be. See my other blog posts about this subject. Get help if needed. Make sure your CV/profile are short and simple with a focus on what you have added to each company you have worked for.

2/ Send your CV to the leading headhunters in your sector/discipline. Do not rely on just one or two headhunters; each one will not know about all the senior vacancies in their specialist area so contact at least 10 of them, and maybe up to 20.

3/ Use your personal network: tell your contacts you are in the job market and ask if they have any advice or can help in any way.

4/ Still apply for advertised roles but bear in mind that this is the least effective way to find a new senior position.

5/ Reach out to prospective employers: if you know senior people who work for them, get in touch. Tell them you are in the job market. If you don’t know people at your target companies, contact the CEO or HR Director or Head of Talent. Tell them you would like to potentially work for them and what you could bring in terms of skills/experience.

I can also help – see my website http://www.djmro.com I offer executive CV-writing and two unique senior job-search service packages for telco/tech execs.

Telecoms/Technology Senior Job-search and CV-writing Services - 10% Cash-back Offer

2015-10-26T13:22:00.003+00:00

In recognition of the strength of the pound against most major currencies, I can now offer a 10% discount on all fees for my senior Telecoms/Technology job-search and CV-writing services. See www.djmro.com for service details and note that all listed fees qualify for a 10% cash-back payment. I offer the following services:

1/ Executive CV-writing; convincing CVs that generate interviews. Most of my CV-writing customers are senior, international ICT executives.

2/ Individually-tailored CV Marketing Campaigns; a unique senior job-hunting service package utilising my network of over 10,000 LinkedIn connections in the global Telecoms, Media and Technology sector. Also includes CV-writing.

3/ DJMRO Career Boost; a unique senior job-hunting service package (as 2 above) with extra intensive interview workshops.

The CV-marketing and Career Boost services are designed to find you a new role and have great success rates. Contact me on LinkedIn or at info@djmro.com with any questions, or to get started simply send me your current CV and your availability to talk. Full fees paid now receive a 10% cash-back payment.

Looking for a new senior Telecoms/Tech role in 2015? Get ready for September now.

2015-06-28T11:45:00.001+01:00

Are you looking for a new senior role in Telecoms/Technology in 2015? Over 20 years' recruitment and career advice experience tell me that, leaving aside the busy first quarter (January to March), the next best period for recruitment activity is the Autumn (September to November).

New budgets and a new year mean more recruitment activity is instigated in January than any other month. February to May remain busy with activity slowing down towards the end of that period. June, July and August are the slowest months and then September sees a return to higher levels of recruitment.

Get ready for September now. At the time of writing - the end of June - September is less than ten weeks away; time enough to have your CV re-written and to improve your LinkedIn profile.

On a personal note I am planning to take some family time in August and will not be working full time, so if you are considering my services I would recommend you getting in touch now so I can work on your CV and LinkedIn profile in July. You will then be ready to get busy with job applications and speculative approaches to companies from the end of the summer.

I write CV's for senior ICT executives worldwide. Most of my customers are in Telecoms and Technology. All of them recognize that a well-written CV greatly increases their chances of winning interviews and securing a new role. I also offer two unique job-searching service packages which are designed with the senior, international Telecoms/Technology executive in mind; Individually-tailored CV Marketing Campaigns and DJMRO Career Boost - see www.djmro.com for details.

See my LinkedIn profile, blog and website for more info about who I am and what I do. Contact me today to get started and find a new role in 2015.

Busy, busy, busy!

2015-06-24T17:59:00.004+01:00

I've been so busy with work recently that I haven't managed to blog regularly. Just to recap, most of my customer are Senior Managers to C-level Executives in international Telecoms and Technology. My three services are:

1/ Executive CV-writing; convincing CVs that generate interviews.

2/ Individually-tailored CV Marketing Campaigns; a unique senior job-hunting service package.

3/ DJMRO Career Boost; a unique senior job-hunting service package with intensive interview workshops.

See www.djmro.com for details - the CV-marketing and Career Boost services are designed to find you a new role and have great success rates.

I am also working on a new interview workshop service - this will have a unique twist - watch this space for news!

Should CVs be written in the third or first person?

2015-02-16T13:49:00.001+00:00

The traditional and generally accepted advice was that CVs should be written in the third person, "He did this...", rather than the first person, "I did this...". I write many CVs and have tended to agree with this view; the third person point-of-view can sound more objective and authoritative.

However, lately I have had more clients pick up on the 3rd/1st issue and question it. My customers are increasingly seeing the third person as somewhat false, a bit strange and even arrogant.

Whilst I don't think the third person is that bad, I have come round to the view that the first person is better; more natural, immediate, convincing and honest. From now on, unless customers request otherwise, it is "I" and not "He/She" when I write CVs.

Why is my CV-writing and job-search company called DJMRO?

2014-11-20T12:55:00.002+00:00

I sometimes get asked why my executive CV-writing and job-search company is called DJMRO. The simple answer is that it stands for Darren John Manning Resumes and Outplacement.

We are not, strictly speaking, an outplacement company; DJMRO writes excellent CVs for customer mostly - but not exclusively - in the international Telecoms and Technology sectors. We also help ICT executives (Managers, Directors, VPs, C-level), find new roles by utilizing my extensive connections in Telecoms and Tech worldwide, through my Individually-tailored CV Marketing Campaigns and DJMRO Career Boost job-search packages. See www.djmro.com for details.

I also like the DJMRO name as my customers come from just about every country in the world and the name does not have - as far as I know - any meanings in different languages. I hope that clears it up!

New-look international Telecoms CV-writing & job-search website: www.djmro.com

2014-11-06T09:50:00.000+00:00

My executive CV-writing and unique job-search website - www.djmro.com - has now been amended and has some new items.

To recap, I offer three services, mostly - but not exclusively - to senior international Telecoms and Technology professionals: executive CV-writing alongside two unique job-search service packages, Individually-tailored CV Marketing Campaigns and DJMRO Career Boost. All designed to help you find a new role.

If you are looking for a new role in international ICT then we can help. Check out the site and my LinkedIn profile for details of my recommendations/testimonials to see what customers have said about my services. I can be contacted via LinkedIn or by email: info@djmro.com

DJMRO CV Marketing and Career Boost: new guarantee

2014-10-29T14:06:00.003+00:00

Our guarantee: If you are interested in our Individually-tailored CV Marketing Campaigns or DJMRO Career Boost service packages and we do not think we can help you find a new role, we will tell you and not take you on as a customer.

If we do take you on as a customer we cannot guarantee success, but we will do everything in our power to help you find your target role. Most of our customers find new roles within 6 months. If you fail to secure a new role within a year, we will extend the service by a further 3 months free of charge.

For more details of our unique job-search services see www.djmro.com

Should I include my personal interests in my CV?

2014-10-11T14:28:00.002+01:00

Some people say don’t include interests in your CV if you are an experienced senior professional as they are not “serious” enough and your CV should present you as a sober and professional businessperson, but it is OK for younger job-seekers to include them. Some people say don’t include them whoever you are.

I don’t agree; including interests humanizes a CV and helps to illuminate your personality. I think not including any is a bit boring – however senior you are.

A note of caution: be prepared to talk about your interests at interview. In a long recruitment career, I always asked candidates about their interests at interview, and I’ve had more than one interviewee struggle to answer my questions. If you list an interest then make sure you can talk about it.

Some job-seekers list interests that they think make them look good for the role in question; “reading business books” is a classic example. This is a bit creepy in my view. If your interests coincide with the job/company you are approaching that's great, but don't contrive this coincidence. Be honest and open about what you like to do in your spare time. I suppose if your interests are particularly weird and/or controversial then they could be off-putting. Use your judgement.

So, be honest and be prepared to talk about your interests, don’t invent them or include them if they are too weird or controversial and don’t be boring and just list work-related stuff as interests. It’s simple!

My company, DJMRO, offers executive CV-writing services as well as two unique job-seeking packages; Individually-tailored CV Marketing Campaigns and DJMRO Career Boost. Most, but not all, of my clients are mid to senior executives in the global ICT sector. See my LinkedIn profile and www.djmro.com for more info.

A selection of excellent Telecoms/Tech senior job-seekers who can be introduced to you free-of-charge

2014-10-08T13:55:00.000+01:00

We are currently working with some exceptional candidates who are all seeking a new challenge in the global Telecoms/ICT sector.

Recruiters: for more info about these candidates/a full CV please contact me, quoting the relevant reference number. There are no fees for you to pay if you recruit a DJMRO customer.

1/ International Telecoms & Technology executive, currently Consulting Director for a global tech company in the GCC, and now seeking a new professional challenge. Over 20 years’ experience with both major operators and vendors and his experience encompasses Convergent Business Support Systems (BSS) covering the Revenue and Customer Management domains. He possesses the proven ability to deliver innovative solutions to business challenges while managing budgets and profitability. Speaks both Arabic and English and is highly self-confident with exceptional communication skills. Now seeks a challenging new leadership position as a CIO / IT Director for a Telecom Operator/MVNO, or as a Consulting Director with a leading BSS vendor or Consulting Firm.

For full CV request CV01 Oct 2014.

2/ Senior HR Manager in North Africa, and now seeks a new professional challenge in an HR leadership position. A generalist, whose experience covers the whole HR remit including departmental leadership, development of HR policy and procedures, day-to-day HR management, recruitment, compensation and benefits, employee relations etc and with over 20 years professional experience, mostly in large IT & Telecoms multinationals. Additionally, speaks Arabic and English fluently.

Now seeks a challenging new HR leadership position.

For full CV request CV02 Oct 2014.

3/ An exceptional international Telecoms executive, currently Director Network Engineering for a major operator, and now seeking a new professional challenge as a Chief Technology Officer with a forward-thinking Telecoms / Technology corporate. Strong strategic vision, business focus and people skills and the real and demonstrable ability to drive lasting and effective business change & technological improvements, introduce sensible cost controls and increase profitability. Now seeks a new challenge as a Chief Technology Officer.

For full CV request CV03 Oct 2014

4/ Experienced ICT CTO, offering substantial international experience, and now looking for a new professional challenge. Over twenty years’ overall senior executive experience as a CTO/CTIO managing multicultural & diverse Telecoms teams of up to 500 staff and has successfully led over 100 Telecoms projects with budgets from 1.5m to 500m USD. Now seeks a challenge as a CTO (or similar) in the global Telecoms sector.

For full CV request CV04 Oct 2014

5/ A Telecoms executive, currently a Senior Channel Sales Manager for a large operator in the GCC and now looking for a new and senior professional challenge within the global ICT sector.

His experience includes successfully leading sales operations, motivating and managing sales staff, improving operations and increasing turnover and profitability. Possesses a degree in Business Administration and speaks Arabic and English fluently. Now seeks a challenging new sales leadership position at Director-level.

For full CV request CV05 Oct 2014

6/ A senior international Telecoms professional, currently a Senior Roaming Revenue Manager for a large Middle Eastern operator, and now seeking a new challenge. His experience includes the control of roaming revenues & traffic flow, IT Project Management, billing convergent solutions, customer care support systems, fraud & revenue assurance etc. Speaks Arabic, English and conversational French. Now seeks a challenging new leadership position.

For full CV request CV06 Oct 2014.

Recruiters: contact Darren Manning on + 44 7772 101 364 or info@djmro.com to learn more about these impressive executives and to request their full CVs.

Senior job-seekers: looking for a new role in Telecoms/Technology? Contact me to discuss how we can help you find a new challenge. DJMRO offers senior, professional CV-writing services as well as two unique careers packages for executive job-seekers; Individually-tailored CV Marketing Campaigns and DJMRO Career Boost. See my Linkedin profile and www.djmro.com for more info.

Looking for a new role in international Telecoms/Technology? If so, take a look at Individually-tailored CV Marketing Campaigns

2014-10-04T11:01:00.003+01:00

Looking for a new role in international Telecoms/Technology? If so, Individually-tailored CV Marketing Campaigns may be right for you. This is a unique job-seeking bundle of services to help the busy international Telecoms/Tech executive find a new role. It includes:

1/ A new CV: after your initial contact, we will arrange to talk to you to discuss your past career and your future career aspirations. We will then produce a professional CV for further discussion and subsequent approval. This is a process rather than a "one-off" writing service and we are happy to work with you through any number of drafts before we reach the perfect CV that positions/sells you in the right way to achieve more interviews.

2/ A CV Marketing Campaign: we'll agree what kind of roles, sectors and world regions you'd like to target and we'll research the companies and contacts that are right for you. We'll get your CV on the desk of the most appropriate decision makers. Hiring companies have no fees to pay; increasing your chances of securing job offers. We'll follow up with phone calls, email and Social Media messages.

3/ We’ll also help with covering emails for different uses such as specific job applications and head-hunter approaches and we'll be available for a full 12 months as your personal career adviser and sounding board; providing help and advice whenever you need it.

Take charge of your career with Individually-tailored CV Marketing Campaigns. Contact Darren Manning to get started: info@djmro.com. Full details at www.djmro.com

How to get started with our CV-writing service

2014-10-02T09:24:00.000+01:00

I write excellent CVs/resumes for my clients, many of whom are senior managers and directors in the global ICT Sector. See www.djmro.com for details.

To get started with the CV-writing service, simply send your existing CV to info@djmro.com and let me know when you are free to talk to discuss your past career and your future career aspirations. This initial consultation takes around 30 minutes.

I will then produce a professional CV for further discussion and subsequent approval. This is a process rather than a "one-off" writing service and I am happy to work with you through any number of drafts before we reach the perfect CV.

The fee is £165 (UK) and is payable on commencement. Pay via Paypal when you first get in touch by following the links on www.djmro.com, or wait until we have spoken; it is up to you.

A well-written CV could make a huge difference to your career. To discuss, email me at info@djmro.com or call + 44 7772 101 364

DJMRO Career Boost: helping you find a new role in international Telecoms/Technology

2014-09-30T11:25:00.000+01:00

Looking for a new role in international Telecoms/Technology? If so, DJMRO Career Boost may be right for you. DJMRO Career Boost is our premier service and consists of a range of career /job-seeking services (see www.djmro.com for details) to help the busy international Telecoms/Tech executive find a new role. It includes:

1. A detailed initial career/CV consultation.

2. A new CV/LinkedIn profile - we will re-write your CV so it both describes and sells you in the most convincing and persuasive way possible. We'll also help with covering emails for various scenarios - job applications, speculative approaches to companies, headhunter intros etc.

3. An Individually-tailored CV Marketing Campaign - we'll agree what kind of roles, sectors and world regions you'd like to target and we'll research the companies and contacts that are right for you. We'll get your CV on the desk of the most appropriate decision makers. Hiring companies have no fees to pay; increasing your chances of securing job offers. We'll follow up with phone calls, email and Social Media messages.

4. An intensive interview training and feedback session - we do this on Skype and stage a detailed and intensive mock interview, followed by verbal and written feedback to allow you to fine-tune your interview performance; this is a powerful learning experience.

5. We'll also be available for a full 12 months as your personal career adviser and sounding board; providing help and advice whenever you need it.

We aim to develop a dynamic working relationship that will really boost your career. We cannot guarantee that you will get the perfect role but we can dramatically increase your chances.

Contact Darren Manning to get started: info@djmro.com. Full details at www.djmro.com

How to write a great CV; 13 points to consider

2014-09-27T13:44:00.000+01:00

1/ Keep it short: the purpose of a CV is to present you to potential employers (and their agents) to secure an interview. A CV is not an exhaustive list of everything you've ever done. Two pages are usually enough for most job-seekers - three pages are OK if you are really senior. Remember that many recruiters – both in-house and agency – will spend seconds rather than minutes reviewing your CV.

2/ Ensure the CV communicates a clear message: can the reader identify what you can offer after a few seconds? I favour a “Profile and Objective” section at the top of page one that describes your professional offering. You should see the opening lines of this profile section as synonymous with an elevator speech that summarizes your professional experience, and what you can bring to the table, in a few lines. It should describe and sell you in a straightforward and convincing way.

3/ The Profile & Objective section should focus on telling prospective employers what you can do for them and not what they can do for your career.

4/ Use a simple design: overuse of colour/fonts and over-fussy design can distract the reader.

5/ Professional achievements: don’t just list your duties in each role. Focus on what you brought to each position. How did you add value? I recommend the inclusion of achievements to support your job responsibilities. If possible they should be supported by hard data; money generated or saved, time saved by process improvements and so on. Also include awards and commendations.

6/ Leave it out: mug shots, race, marital status, age, religion – in most territories these details are not required and their inclusion may be off-putting.

7/ Use a simple format: a reverse chronological CV is best. “Functional” or skills-based CVs can confuse and irritate the reader.

8/ Write in simple language; don’t over-complicate. Avoid clichés. Write in the third person.

9/ Leave out the jargon: company-specific and obscure jargon is best avoided. Why confuse the reader?

10/ Check and check again: spelling errors and typos must be avoided!

11/Tailor the CV to each type of vacancy: if you are applying for different categories of role you will need different versions of your CV. It may be enough to change the “Profile and Objective” section.

12/Key words and electronic sifting: be aware that this takes place. Think what key words and phrases recruiters might use to sift CVs in your discipline. Include them throughout your CV.

13/ Do include: interests (unless mad or bad), languages, education (unless hopeless), your full contact details (landline/mobile/Skype/email and maybe a hyperlink to your LinkedIn profile) and address.

There are many issues to consider when writing a CV. That’s why many people call on a professional CV-writer to help them with this crucial document. I offer a senior, professional CV-writing service. See my LinkedIn profile and www.djmro.com for more info. Good luck!

Getting interviews but no job offers? Maybe your interview technique is letting you down

2014-09-23T11:08:00.000+01:00

Are you managing to secure interviews but failing to win the job? Maybe your interview technique is letting you down. I can help, DJMRO now offers a new Skype-based Interview Workshop service package.

On Skype, and posing as a senior end-employer line or HR manager, I will put you through a tough and probing interview. I will ask a series of questions that include all the major types (competency-based, factual, stress/unusual, case study etc etc). This will not be an easy interview. I will then discuss your answers with you in detail, working through them in a forensic manner. I will provide both verbal feedback and a written commentary about the strengths and weaknesses of your answers and how you might improve your responses; analyzing where your answers were weakest and how they might be improved.

This is a powerful learning experience and can make the difference between job offer and interview rejection in the future. Get in touch to get started. This service is priced at £165 (UK), which includes an initial planning conversation, a one hour interview workshop, verbal feedback and a detailed interview commentary/report.

See my Linkedin profile and my website www.djmro.com for more details about the other unique career services that I offer.

DJMRO is a new concept in career advice for Telecoms, Technology and Mining executives (and sometimes people in other sectors) and offers senior, professional CV-writing services as well as two unique careers packages for executive job-seekers; Individually-tailored CV Marketing Campaigns and DJMRO Career Boost.

Do you only work with Telecoms & Technology Executives?

2014-09-22T13:40:00.001+01:00

I sometimes get asked if I only work with executives in the global Telecoms and Technology sectors; writing their CVs and marketing them to end-employers and headhunters to help them find new roles.

The answer is yes and no.....whilst is is true that most of my customers for Individually-tailored CV Marketing Campaigns and DJMRO Career Boost are in international Telecoms and Technology, I also have great connections in Mining and Manufacturing so sometimes I help people who work in those sectors too.

However, regarding my executive CV-writing service, I frequently win commissions from people in a wide variety of sectors and not just ICT. It is true that I have many Telecoms and Technology customers but I believe that I can add serious value to each and every CV/resume.

My customers are Managers, Directors, VPs, C-level execs etc and they work in Finance, HR, Marketing, Sales, Operations, Technology, Engineering etc etc - they are a very wide collection of people.

I also work with customers worldwide and I really mean that! I have many, many customers in the Middle East as well as Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas; just about everywhere in fact.

For details about my CV-writing and unique job-searching service packages take a look at www.djmro.com

How to write a CV / resume that works

2014-08-19T15:40:00.000+01:00

Many people approach writing a CV with real trepidation and I can understand why, it is easy to make mistakes and there are many potential pitfalls.

Firstly, it’s important to define what a CV is for. The purpose of a CV is to represent the job-seeker to a potential employer with a view to securing an interview. That’s it. A CV is not an exhaustive list or complete history, it is a sales document designed to get the job-seeker in front of the potential employer. It is a personal branding statement with a clear objective – to secure an interview.

There are some common mistakes that the novice CV-writer makes. These include issues around CV length, honesty, inappropriate use of humour, inclusion of unnecessary details (date-of-birth, marital status), overuse of jargon and acronyms, use of clichés, opting for a hard to understand skills-based CV, over elaborate formatting, poor design decisions and spelling errors. I will discuss these problems in detail in future blog posts. Other issues include not tailoring the CV to each application. This is another subject that I will return to in later blog posts.

Here’s how I recommend one should write a CV.

Length: two pages is preferred for most professionals some way into their career. This is not a hard and fast rule and three pages is not a disaster but recruiters who work for end-employers and agencies will read a CV in seconds rather than minutes. The CV must be easy to read and brief.

Format: keep it simple; avoid unusual typefaces and too much formatting or the design and layout will detract from the message.

Profiles: I like to write a two or three paragraph profile at the top of page one. This is one of the key parts of the CV. You should see the opening lines of the profile as synonymous with an elevator speech – this part summarizes your professional experience and what you can bring to the table in a few lines. The recruiter should be able to establish what you can offer in seconds.

Achievements: these should follow the profile and are a list of three to five professional achievements from recent roles. They may include awards. If possible they should be supported by hard data; money generated or saved, time saved by process improvements and so on. You may prefer to work this section into the work experience (below).

Then write up work experience in reverse chronological order. Keep it brief. Use bullet points and focus on the use of positive action words and searchable keywords. Focus on what you achieved rather than your responsibilities.

Other sections will include education/professional qualifications, personal contact details and possibly systems and technical knowledge where appropriate.

There are many issues to consider when writing a CV and that’s why many people call on a professional CV-writer to help them with this crucial document. My Career Advice company DJMRO offers senior, professional CV-writing services for executive job-seekers.

See my LinkedIn profile and www.djmro.com for more info or email me at info@djmro.com My CV-writing service is priced at £165 (UK) - a small price to pay for a document that will help you get interviews.

DJMRO in the World

2014-08-11T15:27:00.001+01:00

Dear Connections, from today, I will be donating 5% of all DJMRO net profits to the Red Crescent (50%) and Red Cross (50%). There are many good causes out there but I think these two do some brilliant and much needed work worldwide. They are also a very good fit with the international nature of my CV-writing and Career Advice client base, who come from all over the world, with many Middle East-based customers.

All best,

Darren Manning,
MD, DJMRO.
PS: see www.djmro.com for the new section of the website (About Us page).

Free senior CV review

2014-08-07T09:47:00.001+01:00

What will recruiters/HR professionals think of your CV? Does your CV sell your experience properly? Is your CV working hard for you? Could it be improved?

It’s hard to stand back and critically appraise your own CV; you are just too close to it. For a limited period only I am offering a free CV review. Send your CV to me in August (info@djmro.com) and I will read it and provide you with a critical appraisal. My expertise lies in career advice, CV-writing and senior recruitment and I believe that it is an unusual CV indeed that cannot be improved in some way.

After I have commented on your CV you may then decide to commission me to write a new version. It’s up to you – there is no obligation for you to buy, but if you do my CV-writing service is priced at just £165; a small price to pay for such a crucial and potentially life-changing document.

Send your CV to info@djmro.com

How to find a new role

2014-07-31T13:06:00.001+01:00

Looking for a new role? Then make sure you use all of the main channels to market to maximize your chances.

1/ Job applications: search the job boards and publications for your sector. Amend your CV if required to fit the role better. Send a short covering email. Keep it simple. Remember: tell employers how your skills/experience can help them and not what the role could do for you.

2/ Your personal network: ex-colleagues, business partners, friends and family. As far as confidentiality allows, tell them you are looking. Seek advice. Pull in favours. Network.

3/ Social Media: make sure your LinkedIn profile is up-to-date. Include a picture. Get recommendations and endorsements. Get active in groups. Post material in your areas of expertise. Make new connections. Ask for advice. Reach out to people.

4/ Direct approaches to employers: find the companies you want to work for in the sectors and geographies that interest you and email them. Try and find the right contacts via LinkedIn or on their websites. Keep your email simple. Tell them what you can offer.

5/ Headhunters/recruiters: find the right ones and get in touch. Talk to many not few.

Good luck!

Excellent executive CV / resume-writing services

2014-04-14T17:45:00.000+01:00

My customers tell me that my CVs work: they get them more interviews compared to their old CVs. Just to clarify, DJMRO is now focused 100% on CV-writing. Many - but not all - of my customers are senior executives in the Telecoms and Technology sectors. To find out more see my LinkedIn profile and www.djmro.com. I have written hundreds of CVs for my clients who come from all over the world and include senior managers, Directors and C-level professionals from operators, consultancies and vendors.

My CV philosophy is clear: CVs should be short and to-the-point. Two pages are ideal. CVs should begin with a strong opening section that describes and sells the person and explains what they can bring to a prospective end employer. The job sections should be rich with achievements wherever possible. Less is more with CV-writing and over-long CVs will harm your prospects!

I no longer carry out CV-marketing projects for DJMRO clients and soon the website will be altered to reflect this change.

Regarding job seeking, I have this advice:

1/ Know your target sectors/roles and think creatively about related areas that could use your skills.
2/ Get an excellent CV written. Make sure it can be easily read and understood by a time-pressed reader.
3/ Apply for jobs using a short covering letter/CV. Tailor the CV and letter for each individual application.
4/ Also approach headhunters/recruitment consultants. The more the better.
5/ Send speculative applications to target companies.

To a certain extent job-seeking, even at senior levels, is a numbers game. Put in the work and you should get results.

Contact me anytime to discuss re-writing your CV. I charge £165 (UK) for this service. Email your existing CV to info@djmro.com and let me know when you are free to talk.

All best,

Darren Manning
www.djmro.com

What customers say about my CV-writing service

2013-06-16T13:13:00.000+01:00

It is always very pleasing to read complementary recommendations about my executive CV/resume-writing and unique senior job-seeking services (I also re-write LinkedIn profiles).

Here’s what two customers wrote:

“In a course of few months of unsuccessful job hunt with a CV written by me I didn't have a single job interview. I have requested Mr. Manning's services in professional CV writing. After only 1 month of job hunting with my new CV written by Mr. Manning I had a 100% of success in interviews and I have landed the perfect job in international environment.” Roman Palic

“Darren provided an excellent service in re-writing and structuring my CV, which transformed upwards the rate of response by, I would estimate, a factor of at least three. His understanding of the recruitment process (as it is now, in the current environment) is second to none and this is reflected in his careful and thoughtful design of the CV to give maximum impact to potential employers. He also addresses the nuances / messages the CV sends in the context of the candidate’s career goals, so it is an holistic and consistent document: this means the real candidate and their CV fit together at the interview stage which is critical for credibility. Darren takes the time to talk through your career and aspirations and produces a very powerful and effective first point of contact with a potential employer.” Martin Stephens

Get in touch today to discuss my CV-writing and senior job-seeking services. My CV-writing service costs just £149 (UK) – a small price to pay for a document that can make such a difference to your career and life.

Very best regards,

Darren Manning
+ 44 (0) 7772 101 364
+ 44 (0) 208 690 8117
Skype: darren.manning1969
www.djmro.com

CV-writing and Unique CV-marketing for Telecoms & Tech Senior Professionals

2013-05-11T15:21:00.000+01:00

The global economic outlook remains challenging in most countries and the employment market in Telecoms and Technology is quite slow. In these circumstances it makes sense to consider improving your CV and looking at how you approach job-hunting.

Customers work with me for three main reasons: my extensive global contacts list within the Telecoms & Technology sectors, my deep recruitment knowledge (I have enjoyed a successful senior recruitment career dating back to 1993) and my English writing skills.

Traditional agencies work for - and are paid by - the end employer. They are usually disinclined to work closely with individual candidates. DJMRO is different. Candidates and not end employers are my customers.

Here's what I offer:

1/ CV-writing. I write CVs especially for Telecoms and Technology professionals. My CV-writing service includes a detailed initial phone consultation after which a first draft CV is produced for review and further fine-tuning. How much could a well-written CV be worth to you and your career? My CVs aim to powerfully show-case your experience.

2/ Individually-tailored CV Marketing Campaigns. This is a unique service that will enable you to aggressively target the jobs market and secure interviews and job offers. End employers have no fees to pay and, as a result, senior contacts around the world are talking to me and waiting to receive my customers’ CVs. This service is different from the traditional agency/candidate model.

The service includes:

a/ A new, professionally written CV that sells your experience in a tough economic climate.
b/ Your CV put in front of the key contacts in the companies and geographies that interest you (up to around 200 targets researched and contacted with your CV).
c/ Your CV mailer followed-up by email/phone calls/social media messages.
d/ I will work closely with you for a full year to generate ideas and action to get you interviews and job offers. This will include brainstorming and advice sessions. Customers will also be able to utilize my writing and research skills and contact me anytime with career-related questions and for advice and support (e.g covering letters, handling job offers etc).

Additionally, I promise to take on a limited number of customers in each quarter. This will enable me to really focus on helping these individuals.

3/ DJMRO Career Boost. This is our premier service and includes the following:

a/ A detailed initial interview/career direction guidance
b/ A new CV (service as above)
c/ An Individually-tailored CV Marketing Campaign (service as above)
d/ Intensive interview practice sessions (using Skype video call) with detailed written and verbal feedback
e/ Full career advice and adhoc assistance for a year

We work closely with our DJMRO Career Boost clients, building winning relationships.

Contact me, Darren Manning, today to get started with one of my services: + 44 7772 101 364 or info@djmro.com or via LinkedIn.

www.djmro.com

CV-writing tips and advice

2013-04-13T14:54:00.001+01:00

It is difficult to write a CV that does its job properly: selling your experience to get you interviews. That’s it - a CV should not be an exhaustive list or a complete history, it is a sales document.

Here are some tips:

Message: what is your personal brand? What do you offer to potential employers? Your CV should address these questions in an engaging way. Your CV needs to sell your attributes.

Length: two pages is the preferred length. Recruiters will often read a CV in seconds rather than minutes. Your CV must be brief and easy to read.

Format: keep it simple; avoid unusual typefaces and too much formatting or the design and layout will detract from your message.

Profiles: I like to write a two or three paragraph profile at the top of page one. This is one of the key parts of the CV. You should see the opening lines of the profile as synonymous with an elevator speech – this part summarizes your professional experience and what you can bring to the table in a few lines. The recruiter should be able to establish what you can offer in seconds.

Achievements: these should follow the profile and are a list of three to five professional achievements from recent roles. They may include awards. If possible they should be supported by hard data; money generated or saved, time saved by process improvements and so on.

Then write up work experience in reverse chronological order. Keep it brief. Use bullet points and focus on the use of positive action words and searchable keywords.

Other sections will include education/professional qualifications, personal contact details and possibly systems and technical knowledge where appropriate.

There are many issues to consider when writing a CV. That’s why many people call on a professional CV-writer to help them with this crucial document. My Career Advice company DJMRO offers senior, professional CV-writing as well as two unique careers packages for executive job-seekers; Individually-tailored CV Marketing Campaigns and DJMRO Career Boost. See my Linkedin profile and www.djmro.com for more info.

Contact me anytime to discuss how I can help boost your career. My CV-writing service is priced at just £149 (UK) - a small price to pay for a document that could find you a new role.

How effective is your CV? Free professional CV review

2013-03-12T12:42:00.000+00:00

What do recruiters/HR professionals think of your CV? Does your CV sell your experience properly? Is your CV working hard for you?

It’s hard to stand back and critically appraise your own CV; you are just too close to it. For a limited period only I am offering a free CV review. Send your CV to me in March and I will read it and provide you with a critical appraisal. My expertise lies in career advice, CV-writing and senior recruitment and I believe that it is an unusual CV indeed that cannot be improved in some way.

After I have commented on your CV you may then decide to commission me to write a new version. It’s up to you – there is no obligation for you to buy, but if you do my CV-writing service is priced at just £149; a small price to pay for such a crucial and potentially life-changing document.

See my Linkedin profile and my website http://www.djmro.com for more details about the unique career services that I offer.

DJMRO is a new concept in career advice for Telecoms, Technology, Media and Mining executives (and sometimes people in other sectors) and offers senior, professional CV-writing services as well as two unique careers packages for executive job-seekers; Individually-tailored CV Marketing Campaigns and DJMRO Career Boost.