By Hucky Austin

I know that in your mind you think you are the perfect fit for Tiger Media International. Yet, you failed to mention what you are applying for; was it the janitor, the receptionist or the executive protection position?

By the way, my name is spelled “Thompson” and since I am a male, I was a little put off by the fact that you addressed me as “Ms. Leslie Thompson.” I suppose my first name threw you off. I suppose somebody didn’t do their research prior to submitting their materials.

Speaking of research, you mentioned that you “love to work with animals.” Our business, Tiger Media International, is a public relations marketing firm. No tigers. Or lions. Or bears.

By the time I got to the end of your resume (all six pages, 10-point Frenchy Script) I understood that you were interested in the Executive Protection position which was posted online. In that advertisement, I specifically requested that only individuals who speak and write fluent Spanish submit a resume. While your cover letter started with the greeting “Ola” and you sprinkled in words like “caliente” (3 times) and closed with “muchos gracias,” nowhere on your resume does it indicate that you actually speak Spanish.

Your resume painted quite a detailed portrait of you. Who knew a child could make that much in lemonade sales? And the three months you worked at Taco Gringo in 1998; you seem to feel that experience relates to this job. I can’t see it. But I’m glad you can. Oh, wait. Does that have something to do with speaking Spanish?

The job advertisement indicated that 50% of the job would require international travel, accompanying our top executive on business trips. It appears you don’t have a passport, have never negotiated an airport with a VIP, speak any foreign languages, or are even available to travel. I noticed your cover letter didn’t address this important job requirement, or how you felt about it.

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Ten Ways To Gain A Competitive Advantage In The Bodyguard Industry

Being a bodyguard is grueling work, it’s tedious and sometimes weary.  Day-after-day of relentless focus and dedication to your client’s safety. Bodyguarding is how you pay your bills. If you don’t remain competitive, you may not survive. This article will help you turn your hard work into better results and give you a competitive edge in the business.

1. Uncompromising service quality. Refuse to compromise your bodyguard service to your clients. Work for the ultimate combination of client service and protective performance. Show your clients and the bodyguard world what you are really capable of in the way of superior performance levels.

2. Make it your mission to be prepared. Your assignment preparation is the prime time to workout the problems and the kinks. Time spend on assignment prep includes advance work, manpower scheduling, flight and hotel bookings, etc. However, take the time to prepare yourself mentally as well for the assignment so you can provide the best bodyguard experience possible to your clients. This preparation time you give yourself will dramatically increase your competitive advantage and help you provide the best bodyguard service humanly possible.

3. Conduct a competitor assessment. Look at the strengths and the weaknesses of the bodyguard competitors in your area. Look at your competitor’s services, personnel, background and clients. See how you can better your bodyguard services to compete with the top dogs in your area and ultimately stay ahead of your present competition by out-performing them in certain areas. However, do not become obsessed with what your competitors are doing or saying. You should only care about providing the absolute best bodyguard service with competitive rates, comprehensive protective coverage and unprecedented customer service. You should consider your competitors as “friendly rivals” never enemies.

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How do I become a bodyguard: By Doc Rogers

Thinking about making a transition from your present job into the bodyguard industry? This article gives 10 very good reasons to turn your career transition thoughts into reality.

1. Ability to help others. As a bodyguard you keep your clients out of harm’s way and give them the confidence they need to achieve their business and personal goals safely.

2. Continuously learning. As a professional bodyguard you will be continuously obtaining special knowledge (expertise) from your formal training, on-the-job training and independent study (often at your own cost). You should never stop learning the trade.

3. Appreciation for different cultures.  You will gain an understanding of the world we live and work in, so you can better protect your clients. As a bodyguard you will learn about the cultures and the traditions of the countries you will be operating in as well as the respect for it’s people.

4. Decent salary. Bodyguarding is a labor intensive profession. Charge your clients accordingly. You want to avoid having your fees to low or to high. Provide the best quality service at the best price, at a happy medium. As a bodyguard you won’t starve, but you won’t become a millionaire either.

5. Bodyguarding is a rewarding profession. Bodyguards have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of their clients. Bodyguards are not only rewarded with money, but also the feeling of fulfillment in keeping their clients safe.

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Click Here For Instant Access To Over 55,000 Verified Celebrity Addresses!

One of the most important things you need to do for your career is make people aware of who you are. One way to do that is to create a website to promote yourself and your skills.

Another useful method is sending out resumes to as many potential employers as possible. Who needs bodyguards? Celebrities! One of the most powerful informational tools you can obtain is The Celebrity Black Book

2010: Over 59,000 Accurate Celebrity Addresses. This book can significantly expand your database of contacts.

A great feature of the Celebrity Black Book is that you can pay a small fee and have online access to the latest information–actors, musicians, sports figures and the like are often changing agents, business managers, and public relations people. A free 30 day test-drive of Contact Any Celebrity’s membership Web site and online database is available (just mail or fax the coupon included with the Celebrity Black Book).

It is important to understand that you may never hear from these individuals. The success of your endeavors depend on a number of issues: (more…)