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If you
are looking for an awesome, high-quality resume that will
knock the socks off potential employers and deliver the
results you desire, your search ends here! Since the early
1990’s, we have provided the highest industry standards in
resume writing to job seekers at every level, including
entry-level resumes, student resumes, career-change resumes,
federal resumes, military-transition resumes, entrepreneur
resumes, non-profit administration resumes, mid-career
resumes, professional-level resumes, and executive-level
resumes. In addition, we are trained in crafting
curricula vitae for medical and academic professionals.
We offer
a diverse range of resume writing services and packages that
you can tailor to meet your individual job search needs. We
cater to job seekers at every level ranging from college
graduates and entry-level candidates to senior executives
across any industry.
In
today’s job market, the competition is tough. With companies
downsizing or closing and individuals changing jobs more
frequently than they did in the past, there are more
qualified candidates competing for jobs than ever before.
Even the most qualified candidates must have a cutting-edge
resume and cover letter that will make them stand out among
their toughest competitors.
Before hiring anyone to write your resume, you should
do your homework and inquire about their experience,
credentials, and the overall process they follow in
preparing your critical job search tools. The following are
samples of information you should collect:
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First: Contact the resume writer and ask them to
provide you with information regarding their industry
education, training, and credentials. If they have a Web
site, this information should be readily available to
prospective clients. As an educated and credentialed
resume writer, I can assure you that these elements in
selecting a qualified writer are critical. Be sure they
have completed the appropriate training in resume
writing AND, preferably, career coaching AND hold
industry credentials -- this will set them apart from
resume writers who have no training and credentials to
support their qualifications to write YOUR resume -- the
most important tool in your job search! Do not be afraid
to ask for proof of certification, if you so desire.
Also, ask for references and / or feedback and
testimonials from satisfied clients. Ask if you can
contact any references. The resume writer should be able
to provide you with a list of satisfied clients and
their contact information. Do not be afraid to call them
and ask them their overall impression of the resume
writer and about the success they achieved with their
resume and supporting documents.
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Second: Ask the resume writer if they merely type
the information you provide to them in a resume format
OR if they actually use the information, along with
their research efforts and knowledge of your
industry / position to craft a custom resume tailored
specifically for you. Ask to see samples of their resume
writing. Chances are, they are not going to provide you
with direct samples of resumes they have written for
people in your specific position or industry; however,
you can get a good idea of their writing style and what
to expect based on what they have written for someone
else. If they have a Web site, samples should be
provided online. If they merely type up the information
you provide, RUN, RUN, RUN in the other direction --
fast!
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Third: Inquire as to how the process works to find
out exactly what to expect from them. For example, how
do they obtain information from you. Do they conduct a
face-to-face / phone interview, require you to complete
a worksheet, or a combination of both? Will you have
access to the writer during the process? How long does
the process take? How many rounds of revisions can you
make? What formats will the writer provide in the final
package? Are there any additional or hidden costs
involved? What happens if you are not happy with your
resume? These are all questions you need to have
answered before you commit to work with any resume
writer.
While these recommendations may seem to be rigorous and
time-consuming, I can assure you that they will save you
valuable time and effort in the long run and help you build
trust and confidence in your relationship with your resume
writer from the starting line.
At A Career Solution, we do not just type
your information into a basic resume template. We do not
even rely on specialized resume software that are designed
for amateurs. With 16 years of industry experience under our
belt, we know exactly what hiring directors want to see and
what they are looking for in qualified candidates. We add to
that a combination of ingredients to craft a winning resume
that is guaranteed to achieve results. First, we use the
information you provide as a foundation for your resume.
Then, we interweave our own knowledge of your industry and
position to formulate the basic content. We toss in
action-packed verbiage, keywords / phrases, and
achievement-oriented content to pack an extra punch. And
just to make sure we are giving more than 100% to the
success of our clients, we perform whatever research is
necessary to educate ourselves on your unique industry or
position. We go the extra mile for our clients and it pays
off when we hear from our clients almost daily notifying us
that they are landing interviews and jobs -- even into
today's competitive and recessed economy! We can do the same
for you!
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