Certified Professional Resume Writer - Our
Top 3 Picks
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If you're just starting to look for a professional resume writer, you've likely discovered that there is a
smorgasbord of such services on the Web. That's fine – competition keeps everyone on their toes. But there are
obviously going to be some services, some writers, who are simply better than others.
(Go straight to our "Top 3 Picks")
Needless to say, you'd be well advised to pick one of these better writers to work on what is arguably the most
important document of your professional life.
Follow The Certification
How to identify these "better" writers? For starters, look for a certified professional resume writer. True,
there are certainly good writers out there who have no certification beside their names, but they can be tricky to
find short of a personal recommendation from someone whose opinion you trust.
To be a certified professional resume writer means that the writer has met a standard of qualification
at one of two industry associations: either the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches, or
the National Resume Writers' Association. It signifies that he or she is knowledgeable in resume techniques, versed
in the language of the industry, tapped into what hiring officials want to see – and don't want to see – on a
resume, and adequately skilled in translating a client's qualifications and achievements into prose that sells
those qualifications.
More in a minute. But first, here's a quick look at my Top 2 choices for services
employing only certified professional resume writers (NOTE: this had been a list of 3 services, but
the third-place company stopped using certified writers and has fallen in ranking).
Certified Professional Resume Writer - Superman?
Certification is important, but it's doesn't confer super powers on anyone. When selecting a resume service,
other factors that you should take into consideration include:
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The writer's knowledge of industry. Better yet, the writer's knowledge of your particular industry
or profession.
- Does the writer conduct a personalized, one-on-one interview with his clients over the phone? It's still
the best way for a writer to draw out your unique qualifications for employment, and generally reflects in a
better resume.
- Pricing. Is the cost in line with other professional services, or far out of whack in one direction or the
other?
- Does the service offer a guarantee?
The resume services mentioned above come through on these points with flying colors.
By the way, if you'd like to see some of the other services I reviewed (not all of which fare as
well), jump to Resume Service Reviews where I give all of them a star ranking and a
mini-review.
Best of luck. --David
David Alan
Carter is a former technical recruiter (i.e.
headhunter) and founder of Resume One of Cincinnati. For more than ten years, he personally crafted
thousands of resumes for satisfied clients from all occupational walks of life, from entry-level to
senior executive.
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