Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter


Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter
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Since 1997, Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter, Chief Career Writer and Partner, CareerTrend, has collaborated with professionals in career transition, or those individuals who have a desire to ignite their existing careers. One of only 28 Master Resume Writers (MRW) in the world, Jacqui has a BA in Writing and 15-years’ corporate experience. An intuitive researcher, Jacqui unearths clients’ compelling story details, applies an inventive approach to content development and design and originates value-focused career resume and social media profiles.


TAKE 5


1. Which career role will you never find yourself in and why?
A Sales Hunter! Though I must continually sell myself and my career services, I never wish to engage in a purely hunter role; I love account management and shepherding the relationship 'after the sale.'
 
2. What are you most defining personality traits?
1. Focused 2. Encouraging 3. Resilient
 
3. What do you think the world needs more of?
People who embrace momentum: thinking + doing = real results! Too much sitting, speculating and positing = inertia.
 
4. What superpower would you like to have most and why?
Wiggle my nose like Bewitched and change my scenery or situation at a moment's notice!
 
5. What song will be playing in the trailer to your biopic?
Jackie Blue.
 

Articles


  1. Create an Unsinkable Resume

  2. What to Include in Your Executive Career Portfolio

  3. 5 Activities to Strengthen Your Career Muscle

  4. Leveraging Your Career Culture

  5. The Ever-Changing Face of Leadership

  6. ‘Polishing, Scrubbing and Tweaking’ your Resume (Oh My!)

  7. Closing the Deal: Interviews as Influential Sales Conversations

  8. 5 Positively Propelling Job Search Tips

  9. Career Searching and Community Building on Calm Waters

  10. Blogging Along TalentCulture’s Highway