Is using a professional resume writer a good idea?
If I said it could help you negotiate a higher salary you would be totally on board right?
Well it can.
Ok, ok… I know. I might be a bit biased. But seriously friends, here’s a quick breakdown.
You’re sick- who do you turn to? A Doctor.
Want to find a new house – who do you turn to? A Realtor.
Need legal help – who do you turn to? A Lawyer.
Need Car Maintenance – who do you turn to? A Mechanic.
Want to work out – who do you turn to? A Personal Trainer.
What do these people have in common?
You engage their services when you need help to accomplish something or make a situation better.
Your career. AKA, obtaining a position with a company that pays you tens of thousands a dollars a year to work for them – who do you turn to when you need help securing the job of your dreams?
Typically, most job seekers try the DIY thing. Then get mad and frustrated when it drags out over months and doesn’t go their way.
Why is it, that for one of the MOST important things in our life- we are not even taught the proper skill at school to create the one that thing that will make us money. Crazy right?
So, should you hire a resume writer- HECK YEA. You are brilliant at your job- they are brilliant theirs.
Here Are The TOP 7 Things Job Seekers Do NOT Think About:
It isn’t just about plugging in keywords and done. How do you highlight each and every thing recruiters and HR would want to know in a reader-friendly, punchy format? This is by far the most crucial part about applying for a job, yet most job seekers glaze over this step by having a friend of a friend who has done one before write it. You know what I am talking about. Or sometimes, jobseekers find free resume builders. Please don’t ever tell me you have used those. It’s not about finding a makeshift solution- it is about providing the perfect information to be offered an interview.
Do you know how to analyze what recruiters and HR are looking for in a candidate and translate your experience, background, education and accomplishments into a perfectly punchy document that delivers that IDEAL candidate to them?
It isn’t just about plugging in keywords and done. How do you highlight each and every thing recruiters and HR would want to know in a reader-friendly, punchy format? This is by far the most crucial part about applying for a job, yet most job seekers glaze over this step by having a friend of a friend who has done one before write it. You know what I am talking about. Or sometimes, jobseekers find free resume builders. Please don’t ever tell me you have used those. It’s not about finding a makeshift solution- it is about providing the perfect information to be offered an interview.
Are you fully versed in Applicant Tracking Systems and does your resume fit those requirements?
Ah, Yes, Applicant Tracking Systems. ATS. The not so friendly barrier between you and a human that can actually offer you an interview. How do you get past this beast and the requirements? Heck, what are the requirements a resume should have to successfully play and win the ATS game? The advice out there is simple: optimize keywords, keep formatting simple and lose the career objective. Oh wait- what…we are back to the keywords again? Which ones to use? What formatting is ok? And career objective – let’s just put it this way…with all the resumes I see on a weekly basis, do you want to know how many STILL have career objectives despite how outdated they are – about 70%. YIKES!
Does writing about yourself stress you out?
I hear it all the time. I am really a great writer, but I have no idea how to ‘big myself up’ on a resume. That’s ok. That is why resume writers can help. We know what you need to write on the resume and can offer some helpful tips for your career search along the way. Forget the stress and mess of trying to write a resume yourself with help from a PRO.
Do you have 30–40 hours per week to WASTE applying to jobs with a weak resume? How many weeks will it take before you change that?
Wait, what? That’s sounds crazy. I don’t have a full-time job- why would I spend full-time hrs looking for a job. I cannot tell you how many times I hear this from job seekers. Fact is, if you are out of a job, your ONLY job is in finding a new one!
So what is the wasting 30-40 hours a week about? Well. If you have been sending out resumes left, right and center and you are not hearing back or not receiving interview offers… can I just make a statement here: It is YOUR RESUME. Time to rethink what you are doing and refocus to make the situation work for you.
How long will you spend potentially wasting your opportunities? What if you could start with a proper resume right out the gate and save your time and get into interviews faster?Sounds like a like better option to me!
Are you positive that your current resume will help you command a higher salary? (YES 10% more!) Have you built your resume, cover letter and LinkedIn profile to be 100% in tune with personal branding in conjunction with your industry and position type?
Are you positive that your current resume will help you command a higher salary? (YES 10% more!) Have you built your resume, cover letter and LinkedIn profile to be 100% in tune with personal branding in conjunction with your industry and position type?This is the killer. Did you know your resume and cover letter can actually help position you to command a higher salary? Pretty darn awesome right? Does your current resume do that? All candidates either cost the company money or increase the revenue. To be able to negotiate more pay, you need to show how you can save the company money and/or increase their bottom line based on your background. When done properly- you could easily see an 8-10% increase in what you can ask for.
When you are applying to a position that is potentially $75K+ do you REALLY think scrimping on a cheap-o resume is a good idea? Seriously… think about that for a moment.
Same thing I have been saying. If you aren’t investing in yourself to save time, or to command a higher salary at your new position, then invest in yourself to be a serious candidate atleast. This is your professional reputation afterall. Is your personal branding up to speed? Are you really prepared to put in little time and effort into your resume and online professional presence with a cheap resume? What does that say about you as a candidate?
Did you know that with the perfect resume, more recruiters will be able to plug you into the right opportunities?
This one is very simple, when you can provide recruiters the RIGHT resume they are happy to present you as a candidate to HR for a position they know about- that is going to score you more interviews. A total win. You have heard the idea it is all about networking, and who you know. That is totally true. When you can network and flaunt your skills, make sure your resume can rock it too!
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