Hi Everyone. I don't usually use my blog for self promotion, but I do when I've had good news and want to share it with my clients, past and present. Last night, Career Directors International announced this year's TORI (Toast of the Resume Industry) awards and I'm pleased to report that this year, I am a two-time winner: Best Graduate Resume of 2015 and 2nd prize for Read More
I’m on the Top 100!
I've made the Top 100 Career Blogs to Follow in 2013, so the least I can do is publicise the list :) Thanks guys for including me. An infographic by the team at CouponAudit . Read More
World Resume Writing Contest: Place Winner!
First-ever World's Best Resume Writer winner's announced! Last year, Career Directors International embarked on a unique competition to find find the World's Best Resume Writers. The competition was open to any English-writing individual in the world who wanted to try their hand at professional resume writing. It was standardised by providing all candidates the same note Read More
Reach 360 Version 4: Re-certification
Gayle Howard successfully completed re-certification requirements for administering 360 Reach Version 4--the next generation 360Reach tool, helping clients to incorporate strengths, competencies, and brand personas into their professional careers and to measure professional reputation. Gayle is one of only four professionals in Australia qualified to coach clients with Read More
Inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
Press Release: LOCAL BUSINESS OWNER RECOGNISED WITH INAUGURAL LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Gayle Howard, Founder and Managing Director of Top Margin Career Marketing Group of Services, was recognised for her contributions to the careers industry with a Master Career Professional Lifetime Achievement Award from Career Directors International (CDI). Recognition of this calibre Read More
Certified IT Resume Specialist (CRS+IT)
I know it is yet another credential and people are probably weary of adding them up and enduring them in my signature line! However, being awarded the Certified IT Resume Specialist credential from Career Directors International is something I'm really proud of! As a self-confessed technology "nut" and yes, Mac Extremist, I have gained a bit of reputation for my Read More
Certified Reach Personal Branding Strategist
After an intense and extremely productive and exhilarating course of study, today I received recognition that I have now been awarded certification was a "Certified Reach Personal Branding Strategist" I'm absolutely thrilled to be now be officially recognised for a topic that I have long regarded as one of the most important emerging trends in job seeking for more than a Read More
Gayle wins three TORI Nominations
Today the nominations for Career Directors International's TORI awards were announced and I have scored three nominations: Best Technical Resume, Best Re-Entry Resume and Best Military Conversion. Award winners will be announced on October 18th at the Career Directors International conference in Seattle USA. Competition was very, very tough this year so I'm very grateful Read More
An Interview with Gayle
What is your favorite quote and what does it mean to you? Gayle: "Entrepreneurship is living a few years of your life like most people won't, so that you can spend the rest of your life like most people can't". I love this quote because to me it signifies the sheer hard work it takes being an entrepreneur, but despite that the rewards are there if you just stick at Read More
360 Reach Certified Analyst
Having successfully completed my training last week as a 360 Reach Certified Analyst, I am now qualified to assess feedback acquired through the 360 Reach Personal Brand Assessment tool. Personal Branding is a crucial part of your career management arsenal--helping you to build on how others see you. From workmates, through supervisors, vendors, managers, clients, and Read More
Master Resume Writer Designation Awarded
Today I received my MRW -- Master Resume Writer credential from Career Management Alliance following the submission of a portfolio. I'm so excited and present this confirmation email. ----- Dear Gayle, I want to offer you a BIG CONGRATULATIONS on your latest achievement - earning your place among the World's best resume writers as a Master Resume Writer (MRW)! I really Read More
Certified Career Manager’s Credential Renewed!
It is essential for resume writers to stay ahead of the game through professional development and renewal of certifications. Who wants the services of an individual with old ideas who has failed to move with the times? The following email from the Credentialing Master of Career Masters Alliance, confirms that I have continued to maintain my expertise across the Read More
Published Again (or soon to be)
Just received notification from JIST, leading publishers in the career marketing field of resume writing books, that three of my resume samples have been accepted for inclusion in the new book Expert Resumes for Engineers. Exciting news indeed! My resume samples now feature in 22 international resume writing and career tips books worldwide (apart from my own books).The Read More
How did I get here?
A friend asked me yesterday, "How did you come to being a resume writer?" Just in case I have any readers interested in starting a career in this industry, here is my story. I often ponder about the road that brought me to this point! When I think of sitting at my school desk as a six-year-old, face upturned to the wise teacher (who must have been all of twenty-three Read More
I won two awards!
Very excited! The TORI Awards have just been announced. For those who don't know, TORI stands for "Toast of the Resume Industry". Award winners were announced at Career Directors International's Conference this year held at San Antonio, Texas USA. I won two awards: The most prestigious being the Master Resume Writer Lifetime Achievement Award (logo left). The second was a Read More
Gayle Howard Releases New Book
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Gayle Howard Releases New Book MELBOURNE, Vic—JULY 16, 2006— Gayle Howard teaches professional and aspiring résumé writers how to write powerful resumes for their clients with the publication of PS…You’re a Résumé Expert. PS…You’re a Résumé Expert is a step-by-step guide to help independent résumé writers and those aspiring to enter the industry, Read More
TORI Nominations are out – 6 Nominations!
The nominations just came out and I received 6 TORI award nominations (Toast of the Resume Industry)!Nominations were for:Best Executive ResumeBest International ResumeBest Professional ResumeBest New Graduate ResumeBest Career Reentry Resume, andBest Creative Resume.Laura DeCarlo, President of Career Directors International today announced the nominees for the upcoming Read More
Press Release November 4, 2006
Local Career Professional Featured in New Book for Baby BoomersMelbourne, Victoria, November 11 2006. Gayle Howard, owner of Top Margin Resumes, has been selected from among hundreds of professional resume writers across the globe to contribute samples of her work to Expert Resumes for Baby Boomers, a new book by professional resume writers Wendy Enelow and Louise Read More
Gayle won another two TORI Awards!
Career Directors International staged their final dinner and announcement of the international TORI Awards (Toast of the Resume Industry) on Saturday October 21 capping off a highly successful annual conference. Gayle Howard was again successful, winning two awards: Best International Resume and Best Graduate Resume. These two bring Gayle's impressive tally to 19 awards in Read More
Nominated for four TORI Awards!
LOCAL BUSINESS OWNER NOMINATED FOR MULTIPLE INTERNATIONAL AWARDS Gayle Howard, Owner of Top Margin Resumes online, was nominated for four awards by Career Directors International in their annual Toast of the Resume Industry (TM) (TORI) competition. Hollywood has its Oscar, the music industry calls theirs a Grammy, and in the world of professional resume writing one Read More
Press Release April 11, 2006
Business Professional Recognised with Highly Coveted International Career Certification(Melbourne, Victoria – April 11, 2006) Gayle Howard has been awarded international certification as a Master Career Director (MCD) by Career Directors International (CDI). Mrs Howard has demonstrated commitment to top performance and lifelong learning for the MCD credential. In order to Read More
Look out for my work in a new book!
Look out for some of my resumes featured in a soon-to-be published book: "No-Nonsense Resumes: The Essential Guide to Creating Attention-Grabbing Resumes That Get Interviews & Job Offers" by Wendy Enelow and Arnie Boldt. In a joint email of congratulations, the authors Wendy and Arnie said "We are thrilled to be able to include your excellent work in this new Read More
I’m a CMRS
CMRS stands for Certified Master Resume Specialist. Another string to my bow! CMRS is bestowed by the AORCP (Association of Online Resume and Career Professionals). The process includes submitted resume samples to a panel for intensive review of grammar and spelling, content, and formatting; a timed exam, submitted articles and more. Read More
I’m a CWPP!
I've just been notified I've passed my CWPP exam and training course. (CWPP stands for Certified Web Portfolio Practitioner). Excellent. Well this will be a good day! Read More
Triple TORI Award Winner!
My TORI Awards proudly displayed in my office. Well what a great day! Today I won three TORI Awards (Toast of the Resume Industry) from the peak resume writing body the PRWRA. I'm totally thrilled and honoured! My awards are Best Professional Resume, Best Executive Resume, and Best New Graduate Resume. The awards were announced at the PRWRA's annual conference in Las Read More
