Jay Block is an industry pioneer and one of the nation’s leading executive career coaches and résumé strategists.  He is a best-selling Author of 9 books published by McGraw-Hill; 6 of them on résumé writing. Jay has a 20+ year record of international success in re-engineering and professionalizing the career management and résumé writing industries.  He works with individuals in résumé development as well as in all aspects of job / career transition.  He is the nation’s “go-to” coach for career counselors and coaches; and he certifies job coaches and career counselors internationally. 

Jay Block is considered the top trainer in the area of résumé development from a marketing perspective.  He has created groundbreaking résumé writing and job transition models, systems, strategies and tools to assist job seekers to excel in highly competitive job markets – including the Organizational Message Chart® used for creating cutting edge, high-impact résumés.

Jay founded THE JAY BLOCK COMPANIES in 1989 and has created 3 international certification programs for the employment industry through the Professional Association of Résumé Writers and Career Coaches.

• Strategic Résumé Certification
• Career Coaching Certification
• Employment Interviewing Certification

In addition to working with individuals, Jay Block works with job coaches from the Workforce Development System / The Department of Labor, major corporations and associations (including the Professional Golf Association of America –  PGA). 

Jay Block received his Bachelor’s degree from the UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE (Cum Laude) in 1976 and holds two major certifications in career transition management. 

Books (* Indicates a Best-selling Book):

• 101 Best Résumés, McGraw-Hill
  (Translated in Mandarin by SCPH, Hong Kong)
   
• 101 More Best Résumés, McGraw-Hill
   
• 101 Great Résumés to Sell Yourself, McGraw-Hill
• 101 Résumés for Grads, McGraw-Hill
   
• 101 Best Tech Résumés, McGraw-Hill
   
• 202 Great Résumés, McGraw-Hill
   
• 2500 Keywords to Get You Hired, McGraw-Hill
   
• Great Answers for the Interview, McGraw-Hill
   
• 101 Best Cover Letters, McGraw-Hill, 2002
• The End of the Job Search, Kendall-Hunt, 1997
   
• Career Magic, a Parable, JBP, 1997

CD’s and Video Programs

• RésuméPro, for Windows, The Learning Company
• Courageous Health, Earshot Audio, Chicago
• How to Think Positive in Difficult Times, JBC

Affiliations:

• Co-founder / Member:  Professional Association of Résumé Writers and Career Coaches
   
• Founding Board Member: Career Masters Institute   
   
• Member: International Coaching Federation
   
• Former President / Member: BNI, PBG, Florida
   
• Spokesperson: Make a Wish Foundation, S. Florida
   
• Member: NAWDP (National Association of Workforce Development Professionals)
   
• Program Developer & Trainer: The Dept. of Labor / Workforce Systems, nationally

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