Thursday, February 17, 2011

Why hire a professional RESUME Writer?

I still think it’s a good idea to hire a professional resume writer who can definitely add value to your job search. There are some signs that you will encounter during your job search which suggests that you need professional assistance.

One of the earlier signs that you will see is that your resume simply is not getting you any results or results that you anticipated you would get. If you are not getting enough interviews after emailing or posting your resume, then there is something missing in your resume and it can be improved. Of course how you follow-up after sending your resume also contributes to you getting an interview. However, your resume still remains a great sales tool.

One more sign that you need a professional resume writer is that people around you – your friends, family, co-workers, professors, recruiters, have told you that your resume needs to be revamped.

If you are facing a change in your career situation, change in the city, change in the country, you may want to consider hiring a professional resume writer to assist you.

How many times have you encountered a situation where someone asked for your resume and it was not up to date? In fact you’ve got to have a resume which is ready to go all the time since you have no idea whom you may meet in the next few days and not having an up-to-date resume could cost you in terms of your next job. If you do not have an up-to-date resume, get it now.

Most of the time I come across relatively plain looking and simple resumes which do not create any image of the person they are written for. They just do not work in the current market scenario. A professional resume writer can help you to create an eye grabbing and dazzling resume.

Sometimes I see that job seeker resumes that lack clear focus. What you must keep in mind is that the hiring manager or recruiter has a maximum of 30 seconds and in that time you’ve got to clearly communicate your image and what you can do for the organisation. If your existing resume is not doing that, consider hiring a professional who can create that image for you.

Another important aspect is that your resume might have been fine in the job level that you currently have, however, when you are looking for a more executive job position with a higher salary, you need to have a resume which communicates that you are worthy of that job.

Some job seekers seek professional help just because they simply do not have time to create a great resume. It definitely saves you a lot of time when you hire a professional resume writer, but that does not take away the time that you have to spend with him/her to communicate the kind of work that you did in the past and what your future goals are. Once this is done, then it’s the job of the resume writer to create a great resume for you.

Final Thoughts
Remember that hiring a resume writer is quite okay. Look at it this way, whom would you turn to when you are sick? A Doctor, obviously!!! Similarly, you can turn to a professional resume writer when you have issues with your resume. It’s as simple as that.

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