Your resume is still the most important part of the job hunting process. If you don’t have a killer resume, then the odds are that you’re not going to get a job.
The simple fact is that your resume is the first impression you make to potential employers. It will often determine whether you’ll end up landing an interview or end up in the discard pile.
While a lot of people will try and write their resume themselves, either on Word or some other program, it’s actually not the best approach. In many cases, a person would be better suited to simply paying for a professional resume writing service.
Below are some of the main reasons why it would be a good idea to hire a professional resume writer.
Expertise and Insight
You are paying for an expert because you are not one. When it comes to writing a resume, many people simply jump onto a job site like Indeed and post a resume. That works for blue collar work or nursing roles, but it won’t work for corporate roles. You need an expert to craft a sexy resume if you want to stand out.
Resume writers specialize in understanding what employers are looking for and how to showcase your skills and experiences effectively. A professional resume writer is attuned to industry trends, hiring practices, and they know which keywords and formats will grab the attention of hiring managers.
It’s as simple as knowing what font to use, what margins to use, and what keywords to use. A professional resume writer knows these things.
Time-Saving
It’s not an easy process to write a resume. It can take a lot of time to get the design write. While some people have success with resume templates, many people end up with a sloppy looking resume.
If you pay a professional resume writer, you’re going to save a lot of time. While you might be able to get a free resume by using a template, the odds are it’ll take you a long time to design and it won’t look anywhere near as good as what you’d get from a professional resume service.
The cost of a professional resume writer should be measured against your own time. It’s one of the reasons why a professional resume writer is worth it--especially when you consider that they can often times finesse your resume so that it gets seen by the right people and not overlooked.
An Objective Eye
It can be hard to be objective when writing your own resume. That’s yet another reason to get an outside perspective. A professional will not have an emotional reaction to your resume. They will look at it with a cold eye and will be objective when it comes to detailing your experiences and your skills. It’s always a good idea to have someone on the outside take a look at your resume to make sure you’ve not written something that will raise a red flag to a potential employer.
If you have problems to address, such as long career gaps, then it’s yet another reason to have a professional review your resume. They will be able to look at the situation with an objective eye and figure out how to handle it.
Professional Presentation
Presentation matters. And the type of presentation that you might think appropriate is not likely to be the correct style for a resume. A professional will know what looks professional, and what looks amateurish.
The worst thing you can do is try and make a “unique” looking resume. That will stand out in a bad way.
A resume is not where you showcase your creativity, except perhaps if you work in graphic design. But if you’re applying for a normal job, the last thing you want to do is present yourself as someone who is a “unique individual”. Frankly, companies hate this and will be very harsh in reviewing any resume that looks even slightly different than what the average person submits as a resume sample.
A professional resume writer will know to avoid all of the amateur mistakes that regular people make. These include:
- Not wriring a resume in the proper tense
- Listing irrevelant “interests” on the resume
- How To Handle Listing Your Personal Address
Better Job Descriptions:
A professional resume writer is going to be able to creatively expand on your work history. This means a few things. First, they can flush out the job description in a way that will impress employers.
The mistake most people make is to simply copy the job posting that they originally applied for. That looks very unprofessional, and when employers see that you’ve been so lazy as to just copy a basic job description, then you are basically shooting yourself in the foot.
A professional resume writer is going to be able to do much better and write a robust job description that is compelling to employers and hiring managers. They will know what words you should include, and what words should not be used on a resume because they raise red flags.
If you submit a resume with generic job details, then you’re just going to look like every other applicant and you wont’ stand out.
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