Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Polish Up Your Resume and Keep It Current ~

Saturday, January 8, 2011

~ Why You Should Keep Your Resume Up To Date ~

Does Your Resume Need an Update?
If you are still using a 'rusty, dusty' resume from days past and haven't done an update in a while 'and' you are wondering why you have not been called in for an interview then you may just may need help with your resume.  A professionally written resume can greatly increase your response rate and get you in for an interview.  In fact, statistics show that there is a 70 - 30 ratio on landing a job.  This means  70% presentation and 30% actual skills and abilities.  It's a shame to say but many positions are filled based on the presentation (of the resume).  Please understand that your resume is the first representation of you.  This is what the hiring authorities see.  And certainly, you may very well be 'the' best qualified for the position but if your initial presentation does not reflect this, you will not  get the interview.

Why You Many Need Help With Your Resume
Consider the following scenarios that may be affecting your job-landing efforts; especially if you are using an out-dated resume:
  • Are you in-between jobs and/or looking to fill gaps of unemployment?  Is your resume tailored to fill these gaps?
  • Do you want to change careers all-together?  Do you have skills in  other areas? Have you considered how your current skill sets will transfer to a 'new' career?  Your resume needs to reflect how you can bring your 'old' skills and experience into a 'new' career.
  • Maybe you are looking for a promotion within your present company.  You have been watching the job announcements and you have seen several that you qualify for, but how do you relay that to the Human Resources people? You must have a resume crafted and geared toward the position you are seeking.
Please understand that in today's job market 'all' of your experience may not be pertinent to the position you are applying for and the hiring managers 'are not' interested in reading about it.  That is why your resume must fit the job that you are applying for and it must be 'keyword' rich in the position's job description.

An outstanding, well-prepared and well-crafted resume gives you the best chance to sell yourself in this ever competitive job market.  There are many tools available to assist you in preparing your resume, however many job seekers are turning to professional resume writing services to assist them in preparing  their resumes and other job seeking documents.


Tips to Consider When Hiring a Resume Service ~ A Resume Service will Help You:
- Help You Get Results (interviews) by developing a document specifically targeted toward your specific industry, experience level or the particular job you are seeking.

- Help to Build Your Brand by creating a uniquely-crafted document that highlights your special attributes that set you apart from the competition.

- Provide a well defined (client-company) service agreement that outlines the conditions and requirements of each party.

- Offer a complete outline of all available services that enhance your job search experience.


Benefits of Hiring a Resume Service
A Professional Resume Preparation Service can prepare a document that will reveal your talents, demonstrate your achievements and show future employers just what you have to offer.


Success Communications  is a Professional Resume Preparation Service that also offers Career Assistant and Student Services.  Visit our site to see how we can assist you with your Resume Preparation needs.  Ms Julia Gray  is our exclusive resume writer and will craft a document specifically for your needs.



To Your Continued Success!