I have to stop for a minute and talk about resume writing services. When you are trying to select a resume writing service, keep in mind a few things:
Many resume writers have never been in HR or worked in a position as a hiring manager.
It is likely that they do not have more than a high school education.
Most have no formal training in career consulting or resume creation.
There are many companies that will set a person up in business as a resume writer. For a couple hundred dollars, you can get the templates and pre-written ads to place on Craig’s List or in the paper. I found twenty plus of this type of offer with one Google search.
With the current upswing in lay-offs and downswing in the economy there will be more and more “resume writers” out there that are doing shoddy work and taking advantage of job seekers.
I am not saying that you should not hire a service to produce a top quality resume and cover letter. If you are not familiar with hiring practices and writing documents such as these, by all means, hire someone to do it for you. But, make sure that the person you hire is a skilled professional. Someone familiar with hiring practices and methods. A person with a management background that includes hiring at many different levels and in many different fields of expertise is always good as well. Finally, someone who can provide you with samples of their writing style. You wouldn’t hire a caterer without tasting their food, would you?
In my years as a hiring manager, I have seen many resumes and can tell you which were written by people who knew what they were doing and those that were not. Let me tell you, a quality resume and cover letter makes a huge difference.
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