Gloria Said:

What does a Professional Resume Writer do that I can't do?

We Answered:

for starters, they know when to use caps and when not to use them. Also they know how to punctuate.

Cecil Said:

Have any of you had your resume done by a professional resume writer?

We Answered:

No, I have never used the services of a professional resume writer. I have thought about it a few times though.

I have experimented over the years with different approaches to resume writing. I have gathered samples of friend's resume's and read the do's and don'ts that the experts have come up with. I think the resume can be over-thought. When we try to come up with the perfect resume, we sometimes end up over-selling our abilities, using words that are too big, and generally make ourselves look so good that the potential employer is either intimidated, or thinks they cannot afford us because we are over-qualified.

My most recent excursion into the land of the job seeker taught me that my resume needed to be lighter on buzz words and heavier on personal accomplishments in my field and packed with honesty. I also discovered that interviewers are looking for honesty, not perfect people who know everything. In the interview I was completely transparent and when asked if I knew how to do something that I did not know how to do, I simply said, "No." When asked why I was let go by my previous employer, I answered, "I am not exactly sure, because they really didn't give me a clear reason, but I suspect it was because I refused to lie to the customer when asked to do so." I then told the owner of the company that was interviewing me, "That is something you need to know - I will not lie to your customer."

The resume gets you the interview. The interview is the place where the things you wrote in your resume will either be confirmed or exposed. Don't put things in the resume that you cannot back up in the interview. When you get to the interview, arrive early and talk with the receptionist to find out about the company. In the interview, be relaxed and friendly. Don't just sit there and answer questions, ask questions too. Ask about the company's history, it's present position within it's market, and it's future goals and plans. In short, be the interviewer! You need to discover if this is the place you want to work.

Keep the resume short, 2 pages maximum, but one page is preferred. Then follow-up. Write a thank you letter after the interview. If they respond to your thank you letter, write them another follow-up letter, re-stating your experiences and abilities. Everytime they write to you or send you a post card, write them back. This tactic keeps your name and your resume on the top of the resume stack. As resumes come in for an opening, they get thrown onto the top of the growing stack and yours gets deeper and deeper down in the stack. When they receive a letter from you they have to dig your resume out of the stack and attach your letter to it, then they place it back on the top of the stack again.

When you find a place you really would like to work for, be a pest! Bug them until they either hire you or call the cops on you.


I think that using a professional resume service can help in some cases, but the pro is not going to know you the way you know yourself. That can lead to impersonalization of a resume, which can leave a potential interviewer with the wrong impression from the start.


Have a great day!

Bobby Said:

Did anyone ever hire a professional Resume writer?

We Answered:

I have and I have written my own.

Whilst the "professional " resume looks very flash in its bound folder, fantastic layout etc i have never got a job using it but I have never missed with the one i wrote myself.

I think employers can see the difference and they are looking at hiring you not your resume writer.

I have come to the conclusion that i think they consider that if you cant write a resume there is probably a lot of other things that you cant do .

It doesn't help when the resume says something like "able to communicate effectively across all levels of the operation" when you didn't write it yourself.

Denise Said:

How much should be paid for a professional resume' writer?

We Answered:

That sounds ridiculous. Don't pay that much. Ask your friends and family. Better yet, ask YahooAnswers for resume help!

Clifford Said:

Starting up a new Job search in accounting/finance: what should I look for in a professional resume writer?

We Answered:

It is not necessary that you should employ a professional resume writer to write your resume.
You know your strength and weaknesses. Once you identify the job, your resume should be remodeled ( with the same input) to impress upon the prospective employer about your suitability to the job !!