Colorado Springs Resume
According to Forbes*, the average number of people who apply for any given job – the same job – is 118.
Only 28% of those 118 applicants get an interview.
Why some are job applicants invited to interview over others?
What do they do with their resumes and cover letters that gets them to the next step in the process?
How do they reach that key hiring manager?
If you have asked these questions, a professional resume writing service can help you navigate the process of creating resumes and cover letters that stand out.
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Do a quick search on the Internet and you will find many offers for free resume templates and cover letter help. For the DIYer ready to go it alone, this might be a good option. However, if you are not getting the response you want in your job search, working with a certified resume writer gives you the confidence to know that you are partnering with a professional who understands the methods and strategies to develop documents that define, position, and promote your unique skills and value.
Certified professional resume writers collaborate with job seekers as trusted partners to examine and evaluate work histories, accomplishments, and vacancy requirements to shape stories that are targeted, relevant, and compelling. First, however, you need to understand the value of investing in yourself. Consider this example: If you earn $50,000 as your annual base salary and add benefits and a 3% 401K match, your salary per day would total approximately $263. If you are out of work for one week, your cost – your lack of income – is about $1,317 per week. According to US News & World Report**, some job seekers report hiring processes that stretch on for four or more months before a hire is made. After four months, you could be out $21,000 if your base salary is $50,000. If working with a professional resume writer helps you land a job one week – or even one day – sooner, then you have made a wise investment in your career. Also, your job search expenses are tax deductible (see IRS Pub 529). |
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Who should work with a professional resume writer?
If you aren’t getting the results you want from your job search campaign, it’s time to call in the reinforcements.
Whether you’re are preparing for your first summer job in high school, you’ve served in the military, or you’ve logged time in corporate America, a resume that stands out – targeted, relevant, and compelling – is a critical first step.
A certified professional resume writer will have the experience necessary to determine the best way to capture the reader’s attention for an applicant’s cover letter and resume. Resumes and cover letters should be tailored to the targeted industry and also specific to the job seeker’s skills, experience, and education. No two job seekers will have the same resume, even if they have held the same type of job.
After writing thousands of career documents – resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles – a certified professional resume writer will understand what works and what doesn’t work, including formatting, key phrases, and the appropriate use of layout, design, font, and color.
Looking for a job can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. You don’t have to go it alone.
Here are just some of the job seekers that a professional resume writer can help:
Whether you’re are preparing for your first summer job in high school, you’ve served in the military, or you’ve logged time in corporate America, a resume that stands out – targeted, relevant, and compelling – is a critical first step.
A certified professional resume writer will have the experience necessary to determine the best way to capture the reader’s attention for an applicant’s cover letter and resume. Resumes and cover letters should be tailored to the targeted industry and also specific to the job seeker’s skills, experience, and education. No two job seekers will have the same resume, even if they have held the same type of job.
After writing thousands of career documents – resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles – a certified professional resume writer will understand what works and what doesn’t work, including formatting, key phrases, and the appropriate use of layout, design, font, and color.
Looking for a job can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. You don’t have to go it alone.
Here are just some of the job seekers that a professional resume writer can help:
- Executives
- Mid-level career professionals
- Federal employees
- Military veterans
- Military spouses
- First responders
- Career changers
- Graduate students
- Entry-level
- Educators (curriculum vitae)
- Those re-entering the work force
- And more…
What type of information is needed to get started?
The first step to writing a great resume doesn’t even start with the resume itself. It starts with an in-depth conversation to talk about your career history – projects, problems, accomplishments, results, initiatives – as well as your current objective. We call it an intake consultation and it usually lasts between 45 and 90 minutes. Some say this consultation feels like a job interview, offering the client an excellent opportunity to practice preparing answers and communicating their unique value proposition. The great thing is that there is no right or wrong answers! In the end, you will be more empowered and confident to discuss why you are the best candidate for the job.
What is included in the fee and how long will it take?
Resume writers have different fees based on the amount of work needed to build an exciting resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile. Projects for executives, for example, will require more discussion, analysis, and development than an entry-level candidate. However, the main focus is on the unique needs of each person, rather than using a template approach.
In addition to the intake consultation, all client projects include a 30-minute document delivery session to review the new career documents and another 15-minute phone call to make any final edits. Resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles typically take 5 to 7 days to complete, though expedited service is available. Final documents are delivered in Word, PDF, and plain text to provide the most flexibility for applications.
In addition to the intake consultation, all client projects include a 30-minute document delivery session to review the new career documents and another 15-minute phone call to make any final edits. Resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles typically take 5 to 7 days to complete, though expedited service is available. Final documents are delivered in Word, PDF, and plain text to provide the most flexibility for applications.
Why is a cover letter important?
The cover letter sets the tone for the first impression you will create for the reader. A well-crafted cover letter will motivate the reader to continue through to your resume. The cover letter also gives an opportunity for the candidate to communicate details, stories, or anecdotes not included in the resume, but which help build rapport with the reader. Most importantly, it offers an avenue to ASK for the job interview!
What about LinkedIn?
In addition to cover letters and resumes, a complete LinkedIn profile continues your personal brand into the important component of social media. 94% or recruiters use LinkedIn to vet candidates. You want to be in their “yes” list.
Based in Colorado Springs with clients across the globe, we are ready to help you get started on your new career path today! Contact us at 719-419-9216 or fill out the instant quote form above.
* Forbes online, April 17, 2013
** US News & World Report online, February 9, 2015
Based in Colorado Springs with clients across the globe, we are ready to help you get started on your new career path today! Contact us at 719-419-9216 or fill out the instant quote form above.
* Forbes online, April 17, 2013
** US News & World Report online, February 9, 2015
