Christopher Said:

Can you help me write a correct and professional resume?

We Answered:

One site I recommend to library patrons is Visual CV - http://www.visualcv.com/www/indexc.html You have to create an account, but it is free. It will walk you through the process to create a resume. You can then print it, send the company a link to your resume, or send the full text to the company online.

One nice thing about that site is that it will allow you to attach files to your online resume. That is helpful if you are in a creative field; allowing you to present your resume and parts of your portfolio all together.

There are hints on the does and donts for creating a resume from this college site: http://faculty.ucc.edu/business-greenbau…

There are also many books about resumes. Check with your local library and then can point you in the right direction.

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Gabriel Said:

How much would you pay for a pro resume?

We Answered:

That's a good idea. As a recruiter I know it is ALL about the resume. unfortunately the people who need professional resume help often times don't have a job or money to spend for a writer to make them a professional resume. Have you thought about offering your services for free at first? If your resume land them an awesome job, maybe they'll tell a friend, or come back when they need it updated and then you can charge. I hook up resumes for free for people who can't put them together own there own. But since it is free I only do them once every blue moon

Cathy Said:

How much would you pay to have someone write you a professional resume?

We Answered:

Oh I'd say that about 45 bucks is fair.

Pamela Said:

How to write a professional resume for jobs?

We Answered:

Go to a good bookstore and buy a good resume book that is easy to understand and that gives examples. There are several styles of resumes. Two are the chronological and the skills oriented: chronological one lists all your jobs and what you did, etc. and the skills oriented one emphasizes your skills, without giving specific dates. This last one is good if you have gaps in your employment. Remember the paper and appearance are the first thing they see and they will be encouraged to read it if it isprofessional looking. Sometimes they just huck 'em in the garbage if they look sloppy. They also don't want to wade through a resume that is too long - keep it short and to the point. Don't Xerox the resume if you can help it, and make sure it has no typos, corrections or errors in it. Take the time to tailor each resume for the job you are applying for, by reading the qualifications they require, and making sure your resume includes all of those things. They will judge your neatness and attention to detail by your resume, and also what kind of work they can expect from you.