Why Choose A Professionally Written Resume?
|
Good question, considering that nowadays you can find manyuseful resources to help you write your own resume(including many located at http://www.impressive-resumes.com).
A professionally written resume might be just what you need.On the other hand, perhaps you can easily write your ownresume using a resume template or commercially availableresume writing software. How do you decide which is rightfor you?
Here are a few questions you can ask yourself to help youdecide.
* "Do I have the time to do the job right?"
If you want to create a resume that works, i.e. one thatcaptures the attention of a hiring manager during a 10second initial "toss or keep" scan, you need to be willingto invest some time. Depending on your comfort level, yourfamiliarity with resume design factors and how well you'reorganized, this can take anywhere from a couple of hours toseveral days or more.
If you have the time, energy, focus and desire to learn howto write an effective resume, you're probably a goodcandidate to do it yourself. If you're really not ready todevote the time and effort, you'd be better served byallowing a professional resume writer to write it for you.
* "Can I afford the services of a professional resume writer?"
If you're on a no kidding shoestring budget, writing yourown resume is probably the way to go. But most people aresurprised at how inexpensive and easy it is to hire aprofessional resume writer who can write a truly effectiveresume. Chances are good that there's room in your budgetfor a professionally written resume, especially consideringthat the right career step could pay back your investment athousand times over (or more).
You've probably already spent tens of thousands of dollarson your education, (not to mention incredible amounts ofsweat equity) to get where you are today. The small amountof additional money you spend on a professionally writtenresume may just be the best career advancement investmentyou'll ever make.
* "What makes a resume writer a "professional" writer?
There are several well known professional resume writingorganizations through which individuals can attainprofessional resume writing credentials. These include theNational Resume Writers' Association (NRWA) and theProfessional Association of Resume Writers and CareerCoaches (PARW/CC). Individuals who attain accreditation fromthese organizations have demonstrated an in depth knowledgeof the resume writing process. The writers athttp://www.impressive-resumes.com are certified by one or more such organizations.
* "What are some of the benefits of hiring a professionalresume writer to write my resume for me?"
There are many. You'll likely save time and almost certainlymoney in the long run. You'll avoid making one or more ofthe common resume writing mistakes that so many people makewhen writing their own resumes. You'll enjoy the peace ofmind that comes with knowing your resume was "done right"from the beginning. You'll be able to devote more time todoing all the other things required of you when looking fora new job. And you'll have someone in your court who hasyour best career interests at heart.
* "How do I work with a professional resume writer?"
Nowadays you no longer need to meet with a resume writer inperson or by telephone to conduct an interview. You canorder an online resume and complete your interviewconveniently on your own schedule. In fact, purchasing anonline resume that is written by a professional resumewriter is one of the nice things about the online world. Thewhole process is built around YOU. You and the professionalresume writer working with you always have the option tocommunicate by telephone or email if additional informationis required.
Copyright 2005 by Vincent Czaplyski, all rights reserved.
You may republish this article in its entirety, as long asyou include the complete signature file above withoutmodification.
Copywriter and consultant Vincent Czaplyski is founder ofhttp://www.impressive-resumes.com, your online source forprofessionally written "industrial strength" resumes andcover letters guaranteed to land you an interview.
|
|
|
To Get Hired Or Get Promoted, Attitude Is The Key
When you're looking to get hired or get promoted, what do you think is your most important asset? Your experience? Knowledge? Skill? Talent?While all of those are advantages that will help you achieve your goals, there's one thing that's more important than all of them combined.Your attitude!I attended a board meeting recently. It should've been spelled "bored." Just about everyone's eyes were glazed over or nearly closed with fatigue as one dull presentation after another was foisted upon the board members, staff and audie...(related: Employment)
When And How To Say I Just Cant Do It!
We naturally hesitate to tell our boss when we can't do something or are feeling overwhelmed in our job. Bosses don't want to hear that, right? Well, it depends.
In many situations, your boss is so busy that he/she doesn't keep track of how much work you're doing. When your boss gives you a new project, he's not thinking about all the other projects you're already working on.
And here's the kicker -- unless you speak up and tell your boss that you can't handle the workload he's giving you, he'll assume everything is fine.
This can have bad consequences for you AND your boss. You know what will happen. Eventually things will start falling through the cracks or you'll rush through tasks and start making mistakes.
You can only do so much in a day, and deadlines will be missed. While yo...(related: Employment)
Is Your Career Your Calling Or Just A 9 To 5?
Do you remember your parents asking you what you want to be when you grow up? By the time I was in the 9th grade, my mother started asking me that same question until I graduated from high school. At that time I wasn't 100% sure what career path I would take, but I had several ideas.Your calling is that passion that you have deep inside ? the career that defines your purpose in life. Someone once told me if you find a job that you love y...(related: Employment)
Take This Job And...re-staff It
Deciding to leave a job isn't easy. In fact, quitting a job requires courage, especially in today's soft economy when the unemployment rate has reached 6.4%. However, in a tight job market, some people consider leaving their jobs without having another "lined up".When after a careful evaluation of emotional and financial considerations you determine that leaving your job is your best option, you may find that you will have a hard time getting support from your family, friends and colleagues. The moment you tell others that you are considering leaving your job, their immediate reaction will be, "Don't leave your job if you don't ...(related: Employment)
Moving Without A Job: Should You Move To The Location Of Your Dreams And Then Look For A Job?
Moving without a job will challenge your identity -- but for some people, it's the best way to go.Here are some ways to deal with the question.How will you answer the "What do you do?" question?L...(related: Employment)
The Pros And Cons Of Telecommuting - As Seen Through The Eyes Of A Seasoned Telecommuter
Janelle Delacorte has been happily answering calls for the Home Shopping Network and various infomercials since November 2004.Several nights out of the week she tucks the kids in to bed, turns around, takes 20 or so odd steps, and arrives at the office. In her pajama's, no less.Janelle is a telecommuter.According to the 2004 ITAC American Interactive Consumer Survey, she's one of 24.1 million people who is employed by a company, and works from home. And as you can imagine, she loves her job.In a recent interview she confided with me about the pro's and con's of telecommuting.Pro's:
What Everybody Ought To Know About How To Change Their Career Or Profession And Still Survive...
Dr. Denis Waitley, trainer of leaders, including Super Bowl and Olympic athletes, Apollo astronauts, and Fortune 500 executives, is the most listened to voice on personal and career achievement and the author of the all-time best-seller, The Psychology of Winning claims that the 21st century is unlike anything we could have imaged.According to Dr. Waitley, the employee today needs to learn how to:* make his career fireproof;* go from employee to owner;* change his frustration to motivation;* make "work" work for him rather than ag...(related: Employment)
How To Choose The Right Resume Format
After a thirty (30) second glance lots of resumes get thrown into the wastebasket. One of the reasons this happens is because the resume writer has failed to use the appropriate resume format.Each individual has different work experiences and objectives. You may have gaps in your work history. You may be changing careers or have had jobs progressively in the same field.You need to choose a format that is to your advantage and shows you as the best candidate for the job.Here are the two (2) main resume formats used. Decide which is best for you.1. The Chronological Resume Format:
- Objective
- Summary
- Experience
- Education
- References
Giving Notice: 6 Things To Do To Prepare To Leave
After days, weeks, months or longer of interviewing, you have received a job offer that meets your needs and have decided to give notice to your employer and resign your current job.1. Get your job offer in writing. Having the offer in writing is both your legal protection against an employer should they make an attempt to deceive you with the terms of the offer AND your protection against you having made a mistake in hearing the offer. The letter should include both your new salary and position ...(related: Employment)
Acceptance Is The Answer To All Our Problems
Many people today have lost jobs after decades of service; many others suffer within jobs they can see no way out of. In order to survive a painful job loss ? indeed, any type of painful loss ? we must come to some acceptance. How does one find acceptance amidst the humiliation, shame, despair, fear, grief and uncertainty job loss...(related: Employment)
In A Rut? Ready For A Career Change?
Are you unhappy at work? Tired and lacking energy and drive? Don't worry, you are not alone! Studies in the US show that up to 70 percent of the workforce is unhappy with their job at any given time. We all feel dissatisfied and frustrated with our jobs at times. So, how do you know when the feeling of dissatisfaction and frustration means it is time for a career change?There are a few key signs which point towards a need for change:* feeling overwhelmed by your workload* unable to balance your work and life responsibilities* confused about ...(related: Employment)
Creating Your Own Luck
Losing my job in the last recession of the last century, I discovered first hand the power...(related: Employment)
An Alternative To Hiring Employees
Current trends in business are conspiring to create a revolution in the way that small and medium sized companies do business. These forces have created an environment in which growing companies can make maximum use of their labor dollars, while accessing a talent base previously unreachable due to the costs involved with hiring top talent.The first trend is towards self-employment. Entrepreneurship is at an all time high. According to a study by Register.com Inc, 47% of U.S. adults h...(related: Employment)
site-map - Copyright © 2007 | Contact Webmaster | All Rights Reserved | Free Articles and Information | Employment