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Nationally Recognized Writer

Diane Burns is Certified Resume Writer and Career Coaching Professional, a nationally published Author on Career Related Topics, Contributor to Resume Showcase Books of Quality Resumes by Professional Resume Writers, and presenter at international conferences.

She is the author of dozens of resume and career related articles for professional newsletters, paper and electronic periodicals, and she wrote and contributed a chapter for the Professional Association of Resume Writer's Training Manual.

Diane also specializes in Federal government resumes and military transitions.

Certifications & Memberships

  • Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW)
  • Internationally Certified Job and Career Transition Coach (IJCTC)
  • Credentialed Career Master (CCM)
  • Certified Employment Professional (CEIP)

Career Masters Institute, Member 

  • Named the first Credentialed Career Master
  • Presenter, Career Masters Institute Conference, Toronto, August 2000, 'Career Coaching'

Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches, Member 

  • Grader, Certified Professional Resume Writer Certification Team
  • Honored with "Commitment to Excellence Award", Resume Industry

Diane's Resumes and Cover Letters are published in the following books

Resume and Career Guidance Books by Diane Burns
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  • 101 Best Dot.Com Resumes, by Block and Betrus, Published by McGraw Hill
  • 202 Great Resumes, Block & Betrus, Published by Mc Graw Hill
  • Best Resumes and CVs for International Jobs, Published by Impact
  • Best Resumes for People Without a Four-Year Degree, Published by Impact
  • Cover Letters That Knock 'em Dead, Martin Yate
  • Resumes That Knock 'em Dead, Martin Yate

Books by Jist Publishers:

  • Federal Resume Guidebook, Third Edition (Diane Authored Chapter 25, Military to Civilian)
  • America’s Top Resumes
  • Expert Resumes for Managers and Executives
  • Expert Resumes for Manufacturing Professionals
  • Expert Resumes for Teachers and Educators
  • Expert Resumes for Computer and Web Jobs
  • Best Resumes for College Students and New Grads
  • Cover Letter Magic
  • Gallery of Best Cover Letters
  • Professional Resumes for Accounting, Tax, Finance and Law
  • Professional Resumes for Tax and Accounting Occupations

      

More Details

 

Article Titles

  • Start a Civilian Career, How to Make a Successful Transition from the Military
    National Business Employment Weekly, A Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones & Company Publication
  • Developing Federal Resumes, The Resume Writer's Digest
  • Military Value: Worth its Weight in Gold, Career and Adult Development Journal
  • Career Coaching Columnist: Monthly article contributor for the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches' professional journal, "Spotlight"

 The bottom lineCareer Marketing Techniques is committed to seeing you succeed in your career search.

Testimonials:    

Military

"Not only did I make the list, but there were a total of 78 RESUMIX applications submitted for the position, CPAC forwarded 14 names to the hiring authority for consideration and mine was among the top 14! You are truly lost without a well-written RESUMIX! Thanks to you I was not lost."

"…Oh, by the way, the manager said,  'You have got the job!'  So, many thanks to you once again."
             
O. Windham (MAJ, US Army, Ret.),
                      Transportation Manager

"The company said the resume you wrote for me was excellent and opened a lot of doors after my initial contact with them."
– M. Smith LTC (Army)

"Mrs. Burns was able to sift through a multitude of tedious and time consuming documentation which consisted of an abundance of technical acronyms and military jargon. The final results incorporated a beautiful piece of manuscript which depicted my interests, skills, military history and educational history, dynamically written in a succinct and professional style."
– J. Otha, SFC, USA

"The counselor (in the Army Transition Office-ACAP) said that my resume was a superior example of how a resume should be written."
– H. B. Tate
E-9, Sergeant Major, U.S. Army, Retired

"Your work produces results. This was most evident by my receipt of personal responses from Directors and Senior Directors from almost virtually every company to which I applied. Your experience as a former recruiter proved invaluable. Tips and suggestions ranging from interview techniques, attitudes and perceptions of recruiters, and selected format; including proper shades of paper, proved accurate and precise."
– A. Smith SGM, USA,
Battalion Sergeant Major

"Mrs. Burns prepared my civilian resume, SF171 government resume, and overseas electronic resume (RESUMIX). Within 30 days I received three offers."
– J. Morton, SFC U.S. Army (Ret).

"Mrs. Burns' work resulted in my receiving five job offers that would provide the same or better security, self-esteem, and occasionally self-actualization I experienced in the Army. Mrs. Burns was successful in depicting my interest and experience so as the appropriate potential employer responded."
– J. Allen, 1SG, USA

Civilian

"I am currently working for GTE. I went through many over the phone interviews and still have other people contacting me on other jobs. I make a good salary and have excellent benefits to include a car. A well-written resume was the key to my success. I hope others can benefit from your services."
            B. Stadtler, IT Professional

"Just passing along the good news. I got the GS-13 position, one day before the hiring freeze. I want to thank you again for all your support."
            –  J. Durrell, GS-13, Supervisory
                Building Manager/Engineer
  

"I am in awe, thanks for the KSAs."
            K. Wolf, GS-14, FAA

"Again, just a note to thank you for helping me obtain my job with the U.S. Government."
             R. Denmor, GS-13

"Diane has been most helpful with this resume project. Through Diane’s knowledge and experience in the field, I have learned a lot from her about resume writing, self-marketing, negotiations, networking and careers. Her advice has always been “spot on.”
     Radhakrishnan ("Ranjit") Subramaniam,
        Document Imaging Executive, Malaysia

"You did a superb job on my resume. I attribute the quality of my resume as one of the main reasons why my company, AT&T chose me to fill my current position. I am very happy with my job and I am thankful that I chose your expertise to write my resume. I have forwarded your business card on to my friends with a strong recommendation."
             Mr. Calef, Network Security Specialist

 "You know they say customers are your best advertisement. I am a Billboard for you as I meet people in transition to new jobs in Europe and the USA."
            
– R. Davis, 
           (Logistics & Transportation Management)

"I am extremely pleased with the finished product."
             – J. Comisky (School Teacher)

"Thanks for a job well done! I'll be happy to pass your name around for more business."
             – S. Weisel (Marketing Director)

"You must be commended for your professional Resume/SF171 service…the wording and grammar (of my SF171) is quite impressive."
             – D. Myers (Human Resources Director)

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