Often I get inquiries from my clients or prospective clients about resume editing. It starts like this…I already have a resume, and was wondering how much you would charge me to just refine it?
The answer invariably is that while you may already have a resume – one that may even be pretty well written – there is a disconnect when it gets to the hiring manager, which is 100% what brought you to research professional resume writers. This sentiment often goes along with the question of why a hiring manager can’t seem to see the value that you offer. “I’ve been in this industry for 15 years – can’t they see that I’m qualified?”
Here’s the problem. You are qualified. So are the 150 other applicants that applied for the job! Unless you have an incredibly specialized certification or software expertise, there are invariably a LOT of other candidates who look like you on paper.
When you work with someone who writes resumes for a living, who SPECIALIZES in helping job seekers identify, define, and present their unique personal brand to hiring managers, you are putting yourself in a position to separate from the pack. It’s not just flowery language and strategically placed bold type. And not every resume writer is created equal. Your career is one of the single most important things in your life and you need to invest the time, attention, and – let’s be honest – money – into making your resume the best it can be.
I could probably figure out how to remodel my bathroom. But I can guarantee you it would look and function nowhere near as beautifully as the bathroom that a professional contractor would create for me. It’s the same with a resume. Find someone that knows what they are doing, who understands and CARES about your investment in your future.