Are Professional Resume Services Worth It?
DENVER, CO — You’ve found that writing your own resume is just too painful a task. You turn to various resume writers for help and learn that prices and services vary dramatically. Does it really matter whom you hire to write your resume? The answer… Yes! Here are a few tips to consider when hiring a professional to write your resume.
Beware of resume mills. These companies crank out one-size-fits-all resumes and don’t create a unique image of the job seeker. Work with a quality resume writer who will work directly with you. There should be one-on-one contact between you and the resume writer. There are two reasons this is important. First, a resume costs enough that any client should get personal service. Second, a resume is more than facts and data that can be tallied on a form. The substance needs to be tweaked to account for the job seeker’s unique skills and style.
The point is that a good resume writer is a bit of a mentor and a coach who measures not just the client’s experience, but the client’s style and character — and blends it into the resume. You should let a resume professional write your resume because you can’t really see yourself as others see you. It takes an independent perspective to produce a resume that elicits a positive reaction from a hiring manager.
Article abridged: The Career News