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

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

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

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?

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.

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

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