Annemarie Cross is a Personal Branding Strategist, Speaker, Consultant, Podcast Host, and Author of ’10 key steps to Ace that Interview!’ She is also the founder/principal of Advanced Employment Concepts – Career Management and Corporate Career Development Specialists offering various programs for people who are striving for career success and fulfillment, as well as savvy companies committed to building and retaining their most important asset – their staff. Annemarie is also the principal at AnnemarieCross.com – offering specialised branding, social media and business development coaching for solopreneurs and business owners.
Widely considered a personal change agent and success catalyst, Annemarie has distinguished herself as being people-focused, inspirational and life-changing in her approach.
People who dread Mondays and the routine of working in a stultifying environment have reclaimed meaning and purpose under Annemarie’s caring guidance. The renewed sense of enthusiasm and optimism that occurs when passions and work collide has enabled them to reduce their stress levels and ultimately propel their performance and productivity.
Annemarie’s work in partnering with clients to secure that elusive interview, fast-track job offers, and maximize salary packages for their dream jobs is legendary among her client base. One client reports being over-the-moon with a whopping 70% boost to his annual salary package—a direct result he cites, of Annemarie’s influential interviewing techniques coupled with a personally branded résumé.
A champion for her clients, Annemarie’s motto ‘Your catalyst to success’ perfectly encapsulates what she desires for everyone she works with. As their coach, she inspires them to commit to and take courageous steps towards achieving higher outcomes; as their accountability partner she motivates and continues to drive them forward towards their goals; and as their cheer leader, she celebrates alongside them as they transform their dreams and visions into reality, allowing them to secure results that exceed what they had ever thought possible.
Reputed and admired for outstanding communications and compelling public speaking engagements, Annemarie harnesses an infectious, fun, interactive and energizing approach that captures, engages and motivates audiences to find true meaning, fulfillment, purpose and balance in their lives.
As a lifelong learner, Annemarie continues to provide her clients with cutting-edge industry information and techniques underpinned through ongoing professional development and supported by multiple certifications in career coaching, resume writing, HR and executive/leadership coaching. Personal successes has seen Annemarie secure numerous Toast of the Resume Industry (TORI) nominations and awards since 2002, which is the most prestigious honor that a career coach/resume writer can achieve, being recognized as ‘one of the best’ by her peers. Accolades have included the ‘Best Military-to-Civilian TORI Award (3rd Place), the ‘Best Military-to-Civilian Conversion TORI Award, the ‘Best Executive TORI Award’ and the “Master Resume Lifetime Achievement Award” in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the career industry.
Credentials:
Career Counselling Certifications:
- Grad. Certificate in Careers Education & Development
- Diploma of Professional Counselling
- Certified Career Counsellor
- Certified Workplace Counsellor
Personal Branding & Career Certifications / Qualifications:
- Certified Reach Online ID Strategist
- Reach Certified Personal Branding Strategist
- Certified 360 Reach Analyst
- EQ (Emotional Intelligence) Career Strategist
- MBTI® Practitioner [Step I & Step II]
- Strong® Interest Inventory Practitioner
- NLP Master Practitioner & NLP Trainer
Career Coaching & Resume Writing Certifications:
- Certified Employment Interview Professional
- Credentialed Career Master
- Certified Electronic Career Coach
- Certified Advanced Resume Writer
- Certified Expert Resume Writer
- Certified Professional Resume Writer
- Certified Web Portfolio Practitioner
Human Resources & Training Certifications:
- Cert. IV in Business Studies (HR Operations)
- Certified Workplace Trainer and Assessor
- Dip. of Business (HR Practice)
Business/Industry TORI Awards & Recognition:
- Best Military-to-Civilian Resume – TORI Winner 2008
- Best Executive Resume – TORI Winner 2007
- Master Resume Writer – Lifetime Achieve. Award 2007
- Best Executive Resume – TORI Nominee 2007
- Best Executive Resume – TORI Nominee 2004
- Best Graduate Resume – TORI Nominee 2004
- Best International Resume -TORI Nominee 2004
- Best IT Resume – TORI Nominee 2004
- Best Career Change Resume -TORI Winner 2003
- Best IT Resume – TORI Winner 2003
- Best Creative Resume – TORI Nominee 2003
- Best Executive Resume – TORI Nominee 2002
- Best Cover Letter – TORI Nominee 2002
- Best Graduate Resume – TORI Nominee 2002
- Best Career Change Resume – TORI Nominee 2002
- Best Creative Resume – TORI Nominee 2002
- Best Creative Resume – TORI Winner 2002
- Australian Micro Business Award -Tech.- 2003
- Aust. Achievers Award Highly Commended 2003
Publishing Credits:
Our resumes have been recognised by leading international career experts and published in numerous career-related books. Some of which include:
- Executive’s Pocket Guide to ROI Resumes, Jist
- Expert Resumes for Military Transitions, Jist
- Best Transition Resumes for $100K, Jist
- College Grad Resumes to land $75,000K Jobs, Jist
- Best Canadian Resumes, Mediacorp, Canada Inc.
- Best Resumes & CVs for International Jobs, Jist
- Expert Resumes for People Returning to Work, Jist
- Expert Resumes for Managers and Executives, Jist
- Cover Letter Magic, Second Edition, Jist
- 202 Great Resumes, Jay Block
- Gallery of Best Resumes, D. Noble, Jist
- Gallery of Best Cover Letters, Jist
- Expert Resumes for Career Changes, Jist
- The Resume Guide, Holland
- ResumeMaker Professional V.11 Software
Other Certifications:
- Certified Money, Marketing & Soul Coach (CMMS)
- Certified Money Breakthrough Method Coach (CMBM)
Professional Memberships:
- CDAA (Career Development Association of Australia)
- CDI (Career Directors International)