It’s tempting to try to write your own resume. After all, no one knows you better than yourself. But having someone who is experienced in resume writing is necessary because a resume writer knows how to:
Remain objective. It’s difficult to evaluate our own work because we all have certain biases. These cloud perceptions of ourselves. But evaluating our work is exactly what we have to do in order to write a resume. Having an outside person can properly assess your career while giving you clarity. That will allow your resume to present a more complete picture of your work for hiring managers.
Study the best keywords that will speak to recruiters. No matter your industry, there are certain in-demand skills and credentials that people who read resumes look for in job candidates. Someone who works in resume writing can evaluate what your industry wants and make sure that’s presented in your resume, whether through keywords or highlighting relevant accomplishments.
Organize your resume, even if you’re changing industries. Sure, listing your jobs chronologically is usually the best way to go. But how do you display your knowledge in a logical way? If you’re changing industries, how do you show off the job duties you’ve already accomplished that will be applicable to your next position? Many skills are transferable, and professional resume writing can properly capture them in your resume.
Have the correct information and grammar. Nothing looks sloppier than misspelling a company name or using the wrong verb tense. In addition to resume writing, someone with experience can also be your editor. We can catch typos and mistakes so your resume copy is clean and easy to read.
Keep only the most relevant information on your resume. You need to know which jobs, certifications, skills, volunteer experience, and even hobbies are pertinent to your current job search. A resume writer can decide what belongs where, fitting it all in a document of 1-2 pages.
Save you time. You’re a busy person. There’s work, family, friends, keeping your home in working order, hobbies, and at least some time to relax. And then you need to fit in a time-consuming job search that requires a resume. You could spend hours researching the language used in your industry, writing your resume, listing out your past job duties, agonizing over what information to keep and not, and editing everything. Or you could spend 40 minutes on the phone with a resume writer and get a sparkling resume delivered to your inbox.
Don’t let a resume be the task that stands in the way of you finding your next job. Reach out to us today to get started. In addition to Atlanta resume writing, we work with clients from all over the United States on their resumes.