Resume Writing

gettysburgfreak · 12-09-2008, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by boonedoggle

Here's my 2 cents: My wife had a poop-hot (we thought) resume. We got man excellent writers to look at it, re-write it, offer input...the works. She never got any call back. She decided to go to a professional resume writing company. She sent them her resume, and they tore it up. When she got it back, it looked unreal. Within 2 weeks she was getting calls for interview's. I feel relatively confident in my writing skills, but I suggest getting the pro's to write it. The way I look at it is, yes, you have to pay mad cash to get these done professionally, but most of those pro companies offer guarantees. If hiring someone like that causes you to get an interview for a higher paying job...or any job, for that matter...I say do it. Personally, when I get out of the military I plan on using a professional service to do mine. My wife was able to get a job at the State Department, I think mostly due to her getting her degree, but also in the ability of the company to profile her highly in her resume. I know there are alot of botls out there who can do this, and no discredit to them, but I suggest hiring out. Again, this is just my honest input.

How much does it cost to have it done professionally? I have thought about this a few times. I really would like a federal job.

gettysburgfreak · 12-09-2008, 07:37 PM

Around 75% of the jobs I have been applying for only give you an email address to send your resume. I have probably applied to 50 staff assistant/legislative assistant positions for the US Senate and House and have yet to hear back from any of them. All require resume by email.

Any tips for cover letters?

boonedoggle · 12-10-2008, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by gettysburgfreak

How much does it cost to have it done professionally? I have thought about this a few times. I really would like a federal job.

She went here:

http://resumewriters.com/

She paid $300, but she got the generic cover letter, the thank you letter, and all the other bells and whistles that come with the actual resume. I think there are other options for less money. Man, I was totally shocked when I found out how much these things cost, but they do have 100% guarantees and really good reviews. Good luck!

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