Grounds for Hire

by Anne Kern

Need help writing your résumé? Hire a professional résumé writer. A professional résumé writer can eliminate the anxiety of writer’s block, lack of computer skills, and time constraints which can hinder your résumé writing efforts. They provide a variety of writing techniques that are used to advertise your experience, talents, and accomplishments to potential employers.
The National Résumé Writers’ Association (NRWA) and the Professional Association of Résumé Writers (PARW) are two highly respected organizations that offer a listing of writers, their contact information and website addresses. Professional résumé writers can also specialize in other related areas including career counseling, interview coaching, and job search assistance. Prices for services are usually based on the complexity of your project and career level.
The goal of a professional résumé writer is to get you interviews. Your résumé is a marketing tool that should focus on selling the benefits of your achievements. Potential employers are not interested in a list of tasks performed; instead, they search for quantifiable results and how your particular skills can benefit the needs of their company. With this in mind, professional résumé writers try to set you apart from other job candidates by finding your unique talents and achievements. They will then use various presentation methods or résumé designs to “catch the eye” of a potential employer.
In order to effectively write your resume, professional resume writers prefer that you have a specific career target or area of interest. General resumes, without a career direction, lack focus and marketability. Professional resume writers are reluctant to take on general resume assignments because these resumes will not include specific keywords, related job qualifications, important accomplishments, and a targeted format. The reluctant writer will often suggest a career assessment and coaching to assist you with finding a career path before writing your resume.
Hiring a professional resume writer should be considered an investment. They can maximize your interview potential by tailoring your resume to specific jobs, and by providing guidance on how to effectively market your resume to reach your objective. During the process, they often find hidden accomplishments that are overlooked by the job seeker. They provide concise, high-impact writing that can grab the attention of potential employers in this very competitive job market.
Anne Kern is a resume consultant for ReachHire Resume Service (www.reachhire.org) and a member of the National Resume Writer’s Association. She can be contacted at (856)261-1097.