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More often than not, resumes are your first introduction to an organization – giving them the responsibility of persuading the reader to want more. It is common for individuals to agonize over writing a resume and more often than not the finished product looks more like a career obituary or personal statement than a first class ticket to your dream job. A resume is an advert, an advert that introduces an individual, their career achievements to date and predicts how they will perform in their next role.

With only one resume out of every 200 leading to an interview, it is important to ensure that yours is the one that gets noticed. There are a number of key tips to writing a resume that will come alive in the readers’ hand, read on to find out more.

Step 1 – Research

Before starting to write your resume you need to do some preliminary research so you can tailor it to the jobs that you wish to apply for. Writing a broad resume can exclude you from specific positions that you apply for.

o What do I want to do? Research job specifications, websites, industry press.

o What makes me the best candidate for any job? Research job specifications, websites and industry press to discover the types of candidate’s organizations are looking for. Use this research and speak to people within the industry to draw up a list of your skills, characteristics and experience that makes you the best candidate for any job.

o Select the jobs that you would like to apply for

Step 2 - Write your primary job objective (this gives the reader incentive to read on)

An XX position in an organization where YY and ZZ would be required.

Step 3 - Write your summary

Using the research and brainstorming create a summary that articulately matches your skills and experience to the job requirements.

o A short phrase describing your profession

o A statement of broad or specialized expertise

o Use 2/3 additional statements

o Breadth & depth of skills

o Unique mix of skills

o Special or well documented accomplishment

o Awards, promotions or superior performance

o 1 or 2 professional or appropriate personal characteristics

o Add in the sentence you created in Step 2

E.g. Solution focused and driven human resources executive with eight years experience in strategic management and large scale recruitment projects. The national lead for retention policies within a large healthcare provider that has lead to a 15% reduction in turnover among nurses nationwide. Seeking a senior HR management role that offers extensive project work.

Step 4 Resume Format

Now you have your job objective and summary, choose what format of resume best suits your type of job search. There are 3 main types of resumes:

Chronological – This is the most common. It is a chronological listing of your work experience with the most recent first. It is best for:

o People who have practical work experience without long periods of unemployment and minimal job / industry changes.

o Individuals who have shown growth within a single professions

Functional – This resume format focuses on skills, credentials and accomplishments. It highlights what the strengths are rather than when / where they were developed. The main formatting difference is that after the job summary / objective you list your professional or business skills and successes, followed by a list of the positions held. It is best for individuals who:

o Have lots of job experience and many jobs

o Are just entering the work force with no / little track record

o Are just pre-retirement and have lots of work experience

o Are returning after a period of absence (return after maternity/paternity leave or long term sickness)

o Are changing careers / do not have consistent career growth

o Are Military personnel seeking civilian jobs

Combination – This resume format is a combination of the chronological and functional types. It is best for individuals who:

o Are advancing in the prospective careers and have an established track record they want to keep.

Step 5 Success Stories

Whatever format you choose you still want to include between 2-5 professional success stories for each role you have had. A useful method to help you create a strong resume is the mnemonic is CARS. For each job held think of Challenges you faced, Actions you took, Results or outcomes and finally Skills / Strengths that this showed you have. Using this story to create a sentence that speaks to how successful you were at your previous role. Remember to refer back to the words used and requirements detailed in the job description and use them where necessary so your resume is tailored to the hiring manager’s specific requirements.

E.g.

C – We needed to recruit 10 nurses before the opening of a new hospital ward in 4 wks time

A – Worked with team to create a shorter recruitment turnaround time, created a Team Leader specific to the project and negotiated the buy in of senior managers to sign off new recruits.

R – Recruited and trained all 10 within the 3 weeks, reducing the predicted $500k agency spend.

S – Negotiation, team leadership, meet deadlines, motivation, intuition and creative problem solving.

Resume – Successfully managed a team that recruited 10 nurses, expedited their training and start date in order to meet a 1 month deadline, saving the hospital a predicted $500k in agency spend.

Step 6 Education & Publications

Enter in reverse chronological order after your work experience and accomplishments.

The only time you put education directly under the summary would be:

o Recently graduated

Lou Clark is a Career & Interview Coach and founder of

Writing a resume can be a tedious task. There’s so much information to include and organize (employment history, skills, education, career highlights, awards, etc.) that the process can easily overwhelm you if you let it.

Luckily, there are now tons of resources available that make resume writing much easier. In particular, online resume builders and downloadable writing software can do more than samples and templates ever could in guiding you through the writing process. So if you’re looking for assistance in writing a resume, you may want to look into using an online or downloadable resume builder.

What is an Online Resume Builder?

An online resume builder is a tool that offers user-friendly, step-by-step guidance for writing resumes. Usually providing assistance through a wizard, you are asked questions about your career and background to help you create a resume specific to your field. The reason resume builders are so popular is that many help you sort out problems like determining whether to choose between a chronological, functional or hybrid style. Also, most offer spell check tools and other writing tips to help keep you on track.

Most effective online resume builders come with a price tag attached; you usually can expect to pay a one-time fee of anywhere from $10 to $15 to create one resume. And if you want to go back to edit existing resumes or create more, you may have to pay a monthly fee – but for that monthly fee you are likely to get extras like the ability to apply for existing jobs, post your resumes online, and even create cover letters and follow-up letters.

Resume Writing Software Packages

In addition to using online resume building services, you can download software packages that work similarly to help you write and edit your resume. Many of them, once downloaded, offer the same types of job-searching tools and help with resume distribution that the online resume builders offer.

In fact, there doesn’t seem to be a huge difference between the resume software package and the online resume builder except that one you download to your hard drive and the other you have to visit the website to work from. And most fall into the $20 to $50 price range, which is not bad for the service you’re receiving.

Don’t Forget the Essentials

While the resume builders are great at helping you organize and write clean, error-free resumes, you still want to remember resume-writing essentials like conducting research on the company, and using action words instead of duty-oriented phrases during the writing process. Though the resume building website or software can give you writing tips, it cannot do the extra work for you that will heighten your chances of getting called in for an interview, so keep this in mind throughout the writing process.

Using a resume builder or downloadable writing program is a quick and easy way to create a professional resume. So the next time you need to write yours - and you’re short on time and money - you might want to try one out. The added expertise and guidance may be just what you need to increase your chances of landing your next great job.

Heather Eagar is a former professional resume writer and is passionate about providing working professionals with current, reliable and effective job search tools and information. If you’re in need of a resume builder or other career and employment software, go to http://www.resumelines.com/career-resources/resume-ebooks.html

If you think of lorry drivers in England, you probably get the same common stereotype in your head – a middle aged white man. There’s a good reason for that – they dominate the industry. Of course, the problem with this status quo is that an industry cannot survive on those in their middle age, and it’s estimated that around 80,000 of them could be retiring in the next 10 years – with nobody to replace them. The haulage industry needs to fish outside its usual demographic to secure its future. Could you be the sort of person that’s suited to a job in the road haulage industry?

Primarily, the target they’re looking for is young people. But notice that I said “people” rather than men? It wasn’t a mistake, and although there aren’t many women in haulage work at the moment there’s no reason that this shouldn’t change, and I for one would welcome a gender shift. For one thing, it would make the industry seem less macho, which I suspect is a real turn off for most people who have ever considered a career in lorry driving.

The best thing haulage work has going for it is the freedom. You’re largely your own boss and can choose hours to match your lifestyle. The modern trucks make things a hell of a lot easier than they used to be as well, with air conditioning the rule rather than the exception and satellite navigation making mapping a breeze. Then there’s the pay, which isn’t bad at all – the average lorry driver can expect to earn between £26,000 and £34,000 per year putting it above the national average wage. And the talk of long hours? Well, legally it should be a thing of the past, with the Road Transport Directive bringing down the hours to an average 48 hours a week for those doing haulage work (it used to be around 65!)

Of course there are downsides – in many ways it’s a tricky time to join the industry with some companies’ futures uncertain thanks to high fuel prices, though this doubt can be avoided if you land a road haulage job at one of the bigger companies. It’s also true that at the moment, it seems like an intimidating industry for minorities to enter, with just over 1% of lorry drivers currently female and 2% from ethnic minorities. There’s also the tricky task of passing two heavy vehicle driving exams before you can be considered, but once you’re through that, the national recruitment deficit (nationally, the industry is in need of 15,000 more lorry drivers) should make finding road haulage jobs a breeze.

But for all the issues the industry undoubtedly has (which seem to be changing for the better), the best endorsement I can give is that the majority of those in haulage work that I’ve met seem genuinely happy in the freedom of their work and wouldn’t change it for the world. In what other job can you see the whole country – all around the world if you want to transfer your skills abroad? This job satisfaction is the main selling point. How many of those stuck behind a desk can claim that level of contentedness, in all honesty?

Lyall Cresswell is the Managing Director for the Transport Exchange Group. Haulage Exchange, their freight exchange for the 7.5 tonne and above market, offers an independent environment for its members to exchange haulage and road haulage jobs.

Carhartt pants are a welcome addition to the Carhartt product line which has been around for over a century. The quality garments are designed to be attractive, yet durable and are a reflection of a commitment by the Carhartt company that just because you work in a difficult, dangerous or dirty job, you don’t have to accept clothing that is less than attractive, durable and comfortable. Carhartt pants are a welcome option for the men and women who work in the world’s most challenging jobs. These jobs and others like them are what makes the country run smoothly and effectively and keeps the citizens healthy and safe.

Oilfield

Although Carhartt pants and other garments were originally designed to clothe railroad workers, they work just as well for those workers who are on the job in the oil fields. Whether the drilling rig is located in Texas, Wyoming, or in the Gulf of Mexico, choosing Carhartt pants means that you are wearing heavy duty cotton canvas pants with double stitching on the key seams and reinforcement at key stress points. These pants provide protection to the lower body and wear extremely well while looking good. They allow room to do the necessary climbing and walking easily yet are not a safety hazard due to unnecessary loose fabric to get caught in the equipment.

Forestry

There are many jobs that still exist that are related to the forests of this country. Carhartt pants are perfect for forestry related jobs for many of the same reasons that these pants are excellent for workers in other career fields. Carhartt pants are made of fabric that is created to be resistant to water, dirt and oil. These pants allow for a good fit over that required work boots that are mandated for most if not all forestry jobs.

Agricultural

Agricultural workers love Carhartt pants because they wear well and they allow for ease of movement no matter whether they are. If you work in the fields or on the range, you can wear Carhartt pants and easily manage the rugged terrain, climbing on and off the tractor or the horse with equal aplomb. The fabric of the pants repels dirt, oil and water so that they look better longer. They last longer because they are constructed to be durable. Key stress points are reinforced and seams are double stitched to prevent failure. Heavy fabric provides additional wear time.

Construction Workers

Workers who build the homes, buildings and other structures in this country get better results from the wear and fit of Carhartt pants. These pants are designed to provide the best in comfort through such factors as a looser cut through the seat and thighs of the pants. This allows for climbing a ladder, stepping into piece of heavy equipment, or walking the ridgepole of a house or the scaffolding beams of a high rise building. Carhartt pants are roomy enough through the leg to fit easily over the typical work boot. For the construction worker carrying a cell phone, the pants include a special pocket just for the purpose of the mobile device.

WorkWear1.com offers a great selection of Carhartt Pants in addition to a wide variety of Carhartt Clothing and Carhartt Pants.

You may be astonished to discover that some of the most common job search tactics are unsuccessful for most of the individuals who use them. Ideally, you want to use various methods to contact employers. 6 of the most popular resources and methods are:

*Contacting Employers Directly*

One of the most compelling ways to acquire a job is to contact employers directly, whether you know of an opening or not. First, create a check list for classifying the types of companies for which you’d like to work for. You might classify them by product line, size, growth outlook, or geographical locale.

The next step is to begin working on your resume. Send out your resume with a personalized letter. The letter should be addressed to a specific person, not just to the Personnel Office. After sending your resume and letter wait 2 or 3 days, then call the person you sent it to and let them know why you’re calling. Speak with confidence, why you would be a good candidate for hiring, and what kind of position you’re interested in.

*Networking*

Networking is the way of exchanging data, contacts, and services among individuals, groups, or corporations. Networking is a great method for finding a new or better job. Some of the groups and organizations you can contact or attend for carrying out your net working plans are…Industry and Trade Shows…Business Seminars…Conferences…Professional Organizations…

Career fairs is another important job-searching resource. With representatives and hiring personnel from various companies there, provides the opportunity to introduce yourself and have the chance to exhibit your skills and experience.

On-line newsgroups are an excellent place for networking, with discussion groups to suit practically every interest. These group participants generally include human resources agents and hiring supervisor, who lend their know-how by discussing the qualities they look for in employees.Taking part in on-line discussion groups brings a much larger exposure than, say, going to a meeting.

*Internet Job Search*

The Web is fast becoming the place to look for jobs on the Internet. There are many career resources on the Web that are devoted to job listings, with additional lists spring up every day. The Web has listings for job searchers of all backgrounds. Four of the major and most popular job-search sites on the Web are Career City, Career Mosaic, Job Options, and the Monster Board. Another way to find job listings on the Web is to perform a keyword search in search engine’s like Google, or Yahoo. Use keywords like “employment opportunities”, “job listings”, or “positions available”.

*CD-ROM Job Search*

Business directories on CD-ROM contain a vast amount of data for anyone searching for a job. Most furnish the same basic information; company name, description, address, phone and fax numbers, e-mail or Web site address, product and financial information. All directories list one or more contacts, so you know exactly whom to call for information or where to send your resume. The following is a list of 11 Databases on CD-ROM.

1. American Big Businesses Directory CD-ROM: This CD-ROM includes company descriptions that list business type, merchandise, and sales data. Available only through libraries.

2. American Business Disc: This CD-ROM contains general data on over 10 million US firms. Available only through libraries.

3. American Manufactures Directory: Lists over 1/2 million manufacturing companies with 20 or more employees.

4. Corp Tech Explore Database on CD-ROM: Lists and describes over 50,000 mostly private firms. It also gives the names and titles of Executives-Administrators, Sales Managers, and Supervisors. Available in many public, college, and university libraries.

5. D & B Million Dollar Database: Furnishes data on over 1 million businesses of numerous firms, listing the number of employees, sales volume, name of the parent company, and corporate headquarters. Also includes the names and titles of top executives. Available in colleges, universities, and some public libraries.

6. Hoover’s Company Capsules on CD-ROM: Provides information and profiles of more than 11,000 firms and 30,000 executives. This CD-Rom includes detailed data on the company history and products. Available at public and universities.

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Whether you are male or female, 22 or 62, live in west coast or east, being ready to handle the challenges posed by the job market can be the key to professional success. With nearly 2 million people unemployed in the US, individuals need to be more than just prepared, they need to position themselves as the strongest candidate in their field in a bid to reduce the average 19 weeks (Bureau of Labor Statistics) it takes to get a job.

This turbulent economy has many individuals fearing for their jobs, so use this time as an opportunity to take stock of how prepared you would be if you found yourself out of work. Whether you are planning a career change, are actively seeking work or just making sure you are prepared for any eventuality – here are 8 steps to help you to be the strongest candidate in your field.

1. Strong resume

Your career history and future plans will determine what style of resume you use (functional, combination or chronological) but whatever the style remember that your resume is not simply a list of your responsibilities but more a record of how well you carried out those responsibilities. A useful method to help you create a strong resume is the mnemonic is CARS. For each job held think of Challenges you faced, Actions you took, Results or outcomes and finally Skills / Strengths that this showed you have. Using this story to create a sentence that speaks to how successful you were at your previous role.

E.g.

C – We needed to recruit 10 nurses before the opening of a new hospital ward in 4 wks time

A – Worked with team to create a shorter recruitment turnaround time, created a Team Leader specific to the project and negotiated the buy in of senior managers to sign off new recruits.

R – Recruited and trained all 10 within the 3 weeks, reducing the predicted $500k agency spend.

S – Negotiation, team leadership, meet deadlines, motivation, intuition and creative problem solving.

Resume – Successfully managed a team that recruited 10 nurses, expedited their training and start date in order to meet a 1 month deadline, saving the hospital a predicted $500k in agency spend.

2. Cover letter

The cover letter elaborates on the points you have made in your resume and acts as supporting statement. The cover letter should be specific to the job or company you are applying to. If you do not have a specific job to apply to, then locate the company website of the person you are sending it to and note the language they use, note their vision or mission and use that language in your letter.

3. Informational interviews

Informational interviews are useful for people who know where they are going next as well as those who don’t have a clue. They are, as the title would suggest, an opportunity to meet professionals who can share their professional success stories with you. Identify people who are doing the job you want to be doing or people who are a living the lifestyle that you want. They are both great targets. In formational interviews are a great networking tool and will highlight you as someone who is proactively looking for a new opportunity. Treat this is an interview – research the company, prepare some strong questions and always end by asking - who do you know who can help me……

4. Networking –

Both in person and online networking is a great way to boost your job search. Work through which style of networking events work for you (breakfast meeting or bar based events etc.) and set yourself some targets on how many to attend on a weekly basis. Make the best out the networking events by following up with each of the people you meet and asking – Who do you know who can help me…..

Resources – www.bni.com www.meetup.com www.ingoodcompanyworkplaces.com www.linkedin.com

5. Variety of job listing

There are so many job boards. It is useful to have a variety that you receive notifications from. For example www.ladders.com / www.jobfox.com / www.craigslist.com / www.linkedin.com

6. More than just recruiters

Recruiters are a useful resource but do not solely rely on them. Take some initiative for yourself and use other job search sites to help with your job search www.jobfox.com (not for career changers) or www.linkedin.com

7. Professional Development

Keeping up to date with relevant training and development it really important so, begin to identify organizations that coordinate training relevant to you and regularly review their schedules, signing up where appropriate.

8. Interview skills

When you are actively looking for a new role, you use interview skills all the time – informational interviews, networking, creating your resume or cover letter, speaking to recruiters. Take time to practice how you talk about yourself. For example – how might you answer –Tell me about yourself? Or, what are your strengths and weaknesses? Behavioral interview techniques are also becoming more common so take time to practice some behavioral questions, for example – Tell me about a time you have motivated a team? Or, tell me about a time you disagreed with your boss? And finally, practice your handshake with a friend and make sure you have a firm confident handshake.

Use these 8 points to form the basis of your job search preparation and be comfortable with your strength in the job market.

Lou Clark is a Career and Interview Coach and founder of

Job searches are stressful. It does not matter how confident, up-beat and self-assured you are at the start, once you begin e-mailing dozens of resumes that get no response, going on great job interviews that go nowhere, and receiving polite rejection letters, eventually it will take a toll on your psyche. Maintaining a positive attitude is one the most important things you can do to make sure you are in a great job at the end of the process but it is easier said than done.

To start with, it is important to remember two things. Number one, finding a job is the most difficult job you will likely ever have. If you can do this, you can do just about anything! Number two, it does not matter if you are Jane Doe or Donald Trump, if you work at your job search diligently every day, experience tells me that it will take you approximately 30 to 90 days to find a great job. It is going to take some time but it will not take forever. I promise!

Not supporting yourself emotionally and physically during this time is exactly what you should not be doing! By implementing a few key practices, you can stave off frustration, fear and boredom and keep yourself motivated, excited and the type of candidate most employers are eager to meet. These are not secrets; in fact, the list here applies to life in general. Who would have thought that the habits you develop during a job search could energize the rest of your career?

1. Stay in Shape: Okay, if you are out of shape when your job search starts, then this would be more aptly titled “Get in Shape.” This does not mean spending hours at a gym, but it does mean getting physical exercise on a daily basis. Movement gets your blood pumping and helps generate endorphins. You will feel better, think better and look better. Step away from the computer at least once a day and hit the gym or the walking trail.

2. Eat Well: This does not mean going to four- or five-star restaurants; this means eating healthy, balanced meals that serve to fuel your body. It is well-known that eating foods high in carbohydrates and sugars put weight on the body and mess with our metabolism and mood. Do not give in to foods that will sabotage your job search intentions!

3. Meditate: By sitting quietly for 10-20 minutes per day, you allow your mind to clear and give yourself the chance to “go within.” Staying in touch with your spiritual side helps tremendously during a job search. Meditation provides time for ideas and issues to bubble up and gives you the opportunity to address them rather than just stuffing them down…never a good practice but particularly toxic during a job search.

4. Journal: The response to this is usually “Ugh, I don’t know what to write!” That is okay. Give yourself permission to write whatever comes up for you; frustrations, excitement or angry rants. It is particularly helpful to journal after a job interview…it does not have to be anything specific, just stream-of-consciousness stuff. Eventually you will begin to see themes and insights emerging that will help move you closer to your dreams. An important note: if you are using an online journal, adjust the privacy settings so that prospective employers cannot access your deepest darkest thoughts!

5. Live Your Life: It is easy for a job search to completely overwhelm your life. This is especially true if money is getting tight. However, focusing 24/7 on your job search will not serve you or the ones you love well. Maintaining interest in other people, the world, the economy, politics, volunteering your time, whatever captures your awareness, helps keep you well-rounded and interesting (i.e. the type of person hiring managers want to meet.) Withdrawing and only concerning yourself with your job search is a quick way to desperation (i.e. exactly the type of person hiring mangers hope to avoid).

Taking care of yourself during a job search gives you the opportunity to put yourself first - perhaps for the first time in your life. Giving yourself the chance to grow, change and adopt a healthy outlook makes you an attractive and interesting job seeker. Plus, you may learn some habits that will positively impact the rest of your life. Now that is turning a negative into a positive!

Pat Faber-Garey, Worklife Agility Coach, brings two decades of workforce transition management to bear in helping business leaders take advantage of change. A published author, her book is used as a university textbook. She is a regular speaker and industry source on workforce management and human resource development topics. Extreme Agility, LLC

Correctional officers have one of the toughest jobs in the world. It’s hazardous and very stressful. Every year there are attacks on correctional officers and maintaining those convicted of violent crimes is not an easy task.

A correctional officer is not like a probation officer. A PO will work with a person who has been released from prison and needs help integrating back into society. A correctional officer is responsible for prisoner transport, keeping order in a jail or prison and for maintaining procedures set forth by the correctional facility.

What skills are needed to become a corrections officer?

Corrections officers learn most of what they need to know through on–the-job-training. An education of at least a high school diploma is required, some college may be a qualification, and it varies with each agency. Some experience is recommended, such as law enforcement or having a military background may be substituted for an education.

The American Correctional Association and the American Jail Association establish what type of training is needed based on the correctional facility. Academy trainees will undergo many hours, at least 200, of training for firearms and self-defense just within their first year of work. Specialized training in tactical procedures, riot and hostage situations are also part of their ongoing training. At least120 hours is required by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Prisons residential training center in Glynco, GA. They will work under supervision of an experienced correctional officer for weeks or months before becoming independent.

What are some of the tasks a corrections officer does?

A CO is responsible for keeping order in a controlled manner. Prisons are full of those who dislike order and it’s up to the correctional officer to maintain an environment where inmates are kept safe and disturbances are kept to a minimum.

Those who work in maximum security prisons are trained to search cells for contraband or illegal drugs. They may confine prisoners to solitary and monitor them on closed circuit television.

A correction officer who works in a minimum security facility will monitor prisoners who are on a work rehabilitation program. It depends on the type of environment as to which tasks are performed. Correctional officers typically work 5 days a week with 8 hour shifts. Since monitoring prison activity is a 24 hour process, some officers work weekends and even holidays.

Is there a demand for this profession?

Yes, corrections officers process and oversee about 12 million people a year. The demand is growing as prisoners are released; paroled and new inmates are being transferred between facilities. There is a lot of hostility in prisons due to over crowding and violent inmates are often gang members. The demand for those who want to help keep our society safe from such persons creates a position in which non lethal force and tactical training becomes a must.

Correctional officers tend to make between $28,000 and $46,000. Those who seek advancement can become a correctional sergeant or even become a warden. It’s a tough job, and somebody has to do it. If this sounds like a career path you’d like to take, then you need to do further reading on it on the internet. You can do so by visiting websites which cover the profession in more detail.

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Copywrite Kenneth Echie. Kenneth is a writer for Criminal Justice Schools and Degrees. Get free scholarship report and learn to become a Correctional Officer by visiting. Affiliated website: Extra Income Ideas

Carhartt Clothing has an excellent reputation today among people who need durable clothes that are able to withstand even the toughest work environment. However, that reputation is partially due to its long and fascinating history. The story of how Carhartt Clothing began this journey and where the company is headed in the future might just inspire you to join millions of others in becoming a Carhartt Clothing fan.

The Humble Beginnings

The company started its climb to prominence in the work clothing field more than 100 years ago. Founder Hamilton Carhartt had a dream of being a successful businessman. He was so dedicated to that dream that he changed his name: the extra “t” was supposed to help him stand out among other entrepreneurs.

Although success would eventually be his, his first endeavor wasn’t clothing. Instead, he opened up a home furnishing business. That didn’t make him though because he didn’t want to be selling other people’s products. Carhartt wanted to create his own product.

The Birth of a Clothing Brand

Carthartt was working in the late 19th century and one of the biggest industry’s of the time was the railroad. And that’s where he got the idea that would later become Carhartt Clothing. A railroad engineer met with Carhartt and talked about the specific needs people had for their clothing when they working on the railroad which was definitely an unforgiving environment by anyone’s standards.

To help meet the needs of railroad workers, Carhartt developed overalls specifically for railroad workers. After the garment’s success, Carhartt decided to turn that single piece into the foundation of an entire business which he named after himself and opened in 1889 at the age of thirty-four.

The Modest Early Years

Carhartt Clothing may have been a hit with railroad workers but that didn’t change the humble start of the business. With only four sewing machines and less than a half dozen employees, the company was limited in what it could do. Instead of selling online and through major retailers, the company sent traveling salespeople around to peddle Carhartt Clothing to the railroad divisions.

Although this method may not seem efficient by our standards, it worked for Carhartt Clothing and helped establish the company as a trusted brand of overalls for railroad workers. As a result, the company continued to grow and to expand into other industries that required durable clothing.

The Present and Beyond

Even Carhartt Clothing was not immune to the devastation of the Great Depression but the company didn’t go under even though it did lose all but three of its manufacturing plants by 1930. Unfortunately, just seven years later the company’s founder and namesake died. Despite his death, the company’s mission remained the same.

Now Carhartt Clothing is run as a family business by the descendants of Hamilton Carhartt and the line of clothing is now found not only through North America but also in parts of Europe where there is also a need for top quality, highly durable Carhartt Clothing.

WorkWear1.com offers a great selection of Carhartt Clothing in addition to a wide variety of Carhartt Outerwear and many other Carhartt Clothing items.

You may be wondering if there are good reasons to choose Carhartt Clothing over other brands of work attire. The fact is choosing this brand of work clothing has plenty of concrete benefits that will exceed your expectations and will quickly make you a loyal fan of the Carhartt Clothing line. Below are some of those benefits:

Long-Lasting Durability

One of the trademarks of Carhartt Clothing is durability. Because the original overalls, for example, were designed for the demands of railroad workers, the garments had to be tougher than ordinary clothing. That’s one of the reasons denim was used in their construction. As the line of available attire has grown and changed over time, the demands on Carhartt Clothing have also changed. Today, people are working in even more harsh environments and need clothing that is going to be up for the challenge. That’s why Carhartt Clothing continues to develop garments that are protected by a warranty against manufacturing defects – the company stands behind its product.

To make sure that all of the Carhartt Clothing is living up to these demands, the company engages in what is known as field testing. Customers who’ve purchased the clothes can return and provided feedback on the items. That feedback is used to make improvements and to further enhance Carhartt Clothing.

High Quality Materials

Everything used to create Carhartt Clothing is going to be of premium quality. The minds behind the company know all too well that you can’t make clothing that’s going to last when you use anything less than the best component to create them. That’s why whether you’re buying a buy of overalls, a pair of socks, or even a woman’s jacket you’ll find the list of materials that went into that piece of Carhartt Clothing definitely exceeds anything you’ll find on the label of other companies’ attire.

By using only the best materials possible to create the clothing line, the company allows consumers to get the most value for their money. While an inferior shirt or pair of pants may last a few months, Carhartt Clothing is designed to last for years and to be as good then as it is the first day you put it on.

Good Value

Another excellent reason to choose Carhartt Clothing is the value you’ll receive for your money. Because the company does take steps to ensure the products are going to last longer even under harsh circumstances, you will end up saving money in the long run. You won’t end up spending quite as much to purchase new clothing all of the time. Instead, you’ll have some high-quality garments that are going to stick with you for the long haul.

Safety

Finally, you can’t talk about Carhartt Clothing without bringing up the topic of safety. Whether you’re working in a dangerous area and need a high visibility vest or you’re working in a freezer and need clothing that’s going to keep you warm, Carhartt Clothing will always deliver and will protect you from the harshest working conditions imaginable.

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