SERVICE
PURPOSE
A resume is a document and marketing tool that summarizes your value, skills, and accomplishments. The purpose of a resume in the college, grad school, or job search process is to help support applications and requests for interviews.There’s a lot at stake in your search, including career growth and expanding your network. With all of this on the line, it’s especially important to present a professional looking resume.Most recruiters or employers spend an average of only 6—20 seconds scanning a resume before deciding whether or not to interview a candidate. When you enlist the expertise of a professional resume writer to develop content, format, and design, you increase your chances of success.
DETAIL
We develop resumes for high school and college students, and recent college grads. Our meticuously crafted, eye-catching, cusom resumes help people stand out from the crowd.Storytelling and Writing Style
Professional Formatting Style
Keyword Use and ATS Compatibility
Custom Design Elements
Attention to DetailUsing one of three formats—traditional, transitional, or modern—we write one “core” resume suitable for any opportunity and two “targeted” resumes for specific ones. This includes formatting, unlimited editing, and professional outside proofreading services. We guarantee 100% satisfaction. You receive your resumes in Microsoft Word Docx and PDF within 3—14 days.
FEE
- High School Resume (up to college start date): $245
- College Resume (up to 3 months post graduation): $295
- Recent Grad Resume (up to 5 years post college): $395
KEY CONSIDERATIONS
STANDING
Are you a high school or college student, or recent grad?
VISION
What are your goals and resume writing objectives?
UNIQUE STORY
What’s your unique value to others?
- Experiences: Education, work, volunteer, honors, other
- Skills: Specific, universal (leadership, analytical, communication)
- Personal qualities: interests, passion, values
AUDIENCE
What are your “core” and “targeted” resume needs?
NEXT STEPS
What are your next steps and timing?
OBJECTIVES & STRATEGIES
PLAN
- Identify "core" resume needs
- Identify "targeted" resume needs
- Craft "Your Unique Story"
PRODUCE
Develop Content
- "E-C-P" Presentation: Experiences, credentials, potential
- "C-CAR" Bullet Points: Context, challenge, action, results
- Profile Statement: "Features & Benefits", keywords, jargon-free
Use Structure
- Format: Preferably one page, PDF or printed on 24—32 lb. paper
- Organization: Grid, chronology, headings, subheadings, titles
- Text density: 325-575 words
Incorporate Design
- Typeface: Point size, emphasis (bold, italics, underline), color
- Spacing: Margins, tabs, line length, line width, white space
- Red Flags: Typos, errors, omissions, ATS compatibility
PROMOTE
- Receive proofreading services
- Coordinate with other materials
- Interview and network
OUR PROCESS
PLAN
- Receive a 20-minute consultation/Clarify goals
- Select service/Sign a contract/Provide $100 deposit
- Review resumes and a worksheet
PRODUCE
- Receive a first draft (1—3 days)
- Edit for 100% satisfied (1—9 days)
- Receive proofreading (1—2 days)
PROMOTE
- Provide final payment
- Review tips/target opportunities
- Follow-up with us any time