Who Needs a Resume Writer?
Why, with all of the online and off-line guides to writing resumes, and the availability of templates on nearly all word processing programs, do people still look for someone to put together their resumes for them? Reasons vary, but the most common include: • An inability to promote themselves well in writing. When putting together a summary of their work experience, many people make the mistake of simply listing the accountabilities of each position they’ve held, rather than highlighting their strongest skills and biggest accomplishments. For example, someone with a customer service background would certainly have experience answering telephones and dealing with people, but did he or she ever win an award for outstanding service, or make a recommendation that saved a previous employer thousands of dollars? Well-written resumes do more than provide a work history; they separate outstanding applicants from average ones. • Lack of time. Between holding down jobs and raising families, man
