ABOUT LINDA MATIAS, PRESIDENT, CAREERSTRIDES OUTPLACEMENT
Working independently or part of a crisis management team, Linda Matias addresses outplacement requirements for small to mid-sized businesses and develops customized programs, which meet the needs of the employer and departing employees. To date, she has worked with professionals and executives to explore their goals, develop career strategies, create winning resumes, and implement effective job search plans.
Recognized as a career expert, Ms. Matias brings a wealth of experience to the career services and outplacement fields. She has been sought out for her knowledge of the employment market, outplacement, job search strategies, interview preparation, and résumé writing, quoted a number of times in The Wall Street Journal, New York Newsday and has been interviewed by The New York Times.
Ms. Matias has further illustrated her expertise by authoring “Parting Ways: Your Guide to Employees Outplacement Services,” subtitled “Learn about outplacement services, how to select the right firm and effectively handle employee notifications.” In addition, she is also the author of the soon-to-be released "How to Say It: Job Interviews" (Prentice Hall Press, August 2007).
She is also a contributor to several nationally published career-related books for major publishers including Barron's, JIST Publications, McGraw-Hill, Simon and Schuster, and Adams Media Corporation.In maintaining her commitment to the client, Ms. Matias ensures that she stays abreast of industry and economic trends through ongoing education and strives to achieve the highest designations in the career services field. In this area, Ms. Matias has surpassed many, earning the Job & Career Transition Coach (JCTC), Certified Employment Interview Coach (CIC) and Nationally Certified Resume Writer (NCRW). As a certified career professional, Ms. Matias has special expertise in using a comprehensive coaching and job search framework to help clients in their transition and career development.
Ms. Matias is also committed to improving the career services industry and is the former President of the National Resume Writer's Association (NRWA).
Linda Matias can be reached by phone -- (631) 387-1894 -- or by email -- linda@careerstrides.com.

